Thomas O. Obisesan, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.A.F.P. Associate Professor and Chief; Director Washington Center for Aging Geriatrics Section
Towers Building, Suite 2309
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW 20060
(202) 865-3397
(202) 865-3776
General Information
The Section of Geriatrics offers patients ages 55 and older, access to the finest specialized services for people in this age group. From basic physical exams, to complete dementia evaluations, the Section of Geriatrics is committed to providing the most extensive and thorough care possible.
Services
Clinical Care Services
Provides care in the Sub- acute case setting
Geriatric Clinic
Geriatric Consultation Service
Nursing Home Service
Community Care and Preventive Health Education for seniors
Specialized Aging Care
Alzheimer's Disease Care
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment
Polypharmacy
Geriatric Syndromes
Failure to thrive
Clinical Research Studies
Alzheimer's -CLASP
Alzheimer's- VITAL
REVEAL
P-EP ARE
GENE EXERCISE
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Trial
Physicians
Thomas O. Obisesan, M.D., M.P.H, F.A.A.F.P., Chief
Laila Alamgir, M.D.
Molly Carnes, M.D., M.S.
Olakunle Olaniyan, M.D.
Tamrata Retta, M.D.
Location, Hours, Appointments
Washington Center for Aging Services (WCAS) is a 265 bed nursing facility. The Geriatric Section of the HUH provides medical and clinical care to the residents of this facility. Administrative information: (202) 865-1925; research information: (202) 865-7895
Geriatrics Section
Howard University Hospital
Towers Building, Suite 5000
2041 Georgia Avenue, NW 20060
(202) 865-3397
Hours: Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Clinical Information & Appointments:
Please call: (202) 865-3290
