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Dr. Byron Mata MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4965 Shallow Creek Trail Kennesaw Georgia, 30144About
Dr. Byron Mata practices Geriatric Medicine in Kennesaw, Georgia. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Mata 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
Universidad De Guayaguil
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine- Family Practice; Geriatric Medicine
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
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Dr. Byron Mata MD's Expert Contributions
When should I see a geriatrician?
Everybody needs to be seen at least by a primary physician and do a regular check-up. READ MORE
My knees are cracking all the time - Do I need PT?
I don't think so, but need to be evaluated by your primary doctor. READ MORE
Weight loss in an older person
At this age, need to rule out other metabolic cause or depression, see your physician. READ MORE
My grandpa started walking much slower--anything we can do?
i think he has to see a doctor , could be many condition , mainly i will do Ct scan of the brain and do a full work up READ MORE
When should I see a geriatrician?
If you don't have any condition, probably you can be seen by your primary physician mainly. READ MORE
Weight loss in an older person
It is very important to be seen by a physician, could be many conditions such as depression, metabolic, there is no appetite stimulant available, need to treat the underlying condition first and find out what happened, again full history and work-up. READ MORE
Sleep problems and Alzheimer's
Sleeping hygiene is the first step, keep awake during the day, avoid caffeine, sleep in a dark room, no noise, going to the bed from 10-6 am, etc. If she can walk and so, exercises also can help, if those tips don't work, you can try melatonin, trazodone, but again need to do full work up to r/out depression mainly. READ MORE
UTI infection question
it won't affect the memory to have a UTI, probably you want to say those patient can have a delirium as a symptoms of uti, really this is a very common symptom in this age and probably the cognitive function start to decline most of the time when pt has frequent delirium attack , symptoms of UTI in elderly is fever and altered mental status , READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Fellowships
- Loyola University
What do you attribute your success to?
- Experience, Listening to Patients, Technology, Dedication
Hobbies / Sports
- Soccer, Tennis
Dr. Byron Mata MD's Practice location
Practice At 405 Belcher Street
405 Belcher Street -Centreville, AL 35042Get Direction
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