Dr. Irina Powers, Geriatrician
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Dr. Irina Powers

Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine

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227 MADISON ST NEW YORK NY, 10002
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Dr. Irina Powers practices Geriatric Medicine in New York, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Powers works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.

Education and Training

Kiev A A Bogomolets/Ukrainian State Institute MD

Kharkov National Medical University 1985

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine

Provider Details

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Dr. Irina Powers's Expert Contributions
  • When does a person need geriatric care?

    In the US, the elderly is defined as having the age of 65 or older. A geriatrician is an internal medicine physician who received additional training in treating the elderly population. But geriatrics is not only for the elderly or for residents living in nursing homes, but it is also for everyone who would like to be prepared to grow older healthy and graciously. I would say if you or your loved ones are age 60 or so, you need to at least get a consultation with a geriatrician. READ MORE

  • My grandfather is suffering from wound in the leg that is not healing. What can I do?

    Hi, Based on the signs and symptoms, your grandfather has cellulitis in his leg. Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin that affects the deeper layers of the skin and frequently affects the legs (like in your grandfather). Cellulitis is a potentially dangerous bacterial infection and may quickly become life-threatening. Systemic antibiotics - oral or intravenous - are needed to treat this serious infection.You should bring your grandfather to a hospital for treatment of cellulitis as soon as possible. READ MORE

  • My father has lost his appetite and sleeps odd hours. What is the problem?

    Hello, If your father suddenly lost his appetite, it is time to bring him to see a doctor to rule out some serious health conditions or medication side effects. Some illnesses can cause changes in taste and appetite, for example: dementia such as Alzheimer's, stroke, Parkinson's disease, chronic heart failure, chronic renal failure, etc. Some medication side effects such as dry mouth or a metallic, bitter or salty taste may cause a loss of appetite. Also, any acute infection can impair appetite. If loss of appetite is not caused by medication side effects or health conditions, then there are other reasons why your father could not want to eat: 1) Living and eating alone can cause reduced appetite. Elderly who live alone might not be eating because preparing meals has become too difficult. 2) Difficulty chewing due to dental problems, dry mouth, gum problems, toothache, etc. 3) As a person ages, they can lose a significant number of taste buds and normal food might be unappetizing for them. 4) Regular exercise and activity helps boost appetite. 5) Depression is known to impair appetite and is common in older people with reported rates of 9% in community dwelling older people. Depression affects one in ten people over 65 years and it should be treated. What are the common symptoms of depression in older people? -Sadness -Fatigue -Sleeping problems, insomnia or oversleeping -Loss of appetite -Apathy -Fatigue -Aches or pains, headaches Depression is not a part of normal aging! Certain medications and some medical conditions can cause the same symptoms as depression. If your father does not have any acute or exacerbation of chronic medical conditions, he should be evaluated for possible depression. READ MORE

  • Weight loss in an older person

    No. Currently there is no FDA approved appetite stimulants for the elderly. Instead, the treatment of underlying condition that contributes to weight loss is the key for treatment of unintentional weight loss in the elderly. READ MORE

Treatments

  • Vascular Disease

Dr. Irina Powers's Practice location

Practice At 1 Main St Bldg Levelb

1 Main St Bldg Levelb -
New York, NY 10044
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1562 1st Ave Apt 308 -
New York, NY 10028
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New patients: 347-248-1771

227 MADISON ST -
NEW YORK, NY 10002
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New patients: 212-238-7614
Fax: 212-238-7009

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Dr. Irina Powers has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geriatrician in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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