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Geriatric Medicine

As we age, it is not uncommon for special healthcare needs to make medical care more complicated.
We understand that. Our team of fellowship-trained and board-certified geriatricians specialize in meeting the healthcare needs and treatment preferences of older adults. You can take confidence in our comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach that draws on caring professionals specially trained in nursing, social work, clinical pharmacy, and physical and occupational therapy.
We offer a variety of appointment types. Learn more or call 913-588-1227 to schedule now.

You choose what is best for you
You can choose the level of care and type of setting that best meets your needs. A number of our fellowship-trained and board-certified physicians specialize in geriatric-specific syndromes, such as dementia, delirium, falls, incontinence, palliative care and frailty. We offer outpatient services in primary care or consultative clinics in the Medical Pavilion. We also work with patients in the memory clinic at the Clinical Research Center, in our skilled nursing, assisted living and long-term care facilities, and in our patients’ homes or other nursing facilities.

We believe patients come first
We start by putting patients first and it shows. Our program ranked No. 31 among the nation’s best in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2022-23. Rankings are based on measurable achievements in quality, safety, nursing excellence and more.
Current patients can self-schedule care through MyChart. Don’t have a MyChart account? Sign up now to create one.
Our geriatric specialists
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Accepting New Patients
Shelley B Bhattacharya
Family MedicineLocations:- Landon Center on Aging
- 3599 Rainbow Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66103
Clinical Focus:- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
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Current Patients Only
Candice R Coffey
Internal MedicineLocations:- The University of Kansas Hospital
- 4000 Cambridge Street
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
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Current Patients Only
Deon C Hayley
Internal MedicineLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Internal Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
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Current Patients Only
Jessica L Kalender-Rich
Internal MedicineLocations:- Medical Pavilion
- 2000 Olathe Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66160
Clinical Focus:- Internal Medicine
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Geriatric Medicine
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Accepting New Patients
Denise R Zwahlen
Family MedicineLocations:- Landon Center on Aging
- 3599 Rainbow Boulevard
- Kansas City, KS 66103
Clinical Focus:- Family Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine