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William Woolery DO PhD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
Dr. William Woolery DO PhD practices Geriatric Medicine in Panama City Beach, FL. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Woolery DO PhD 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.
42 years
Experience
William Woolery DO PhD
- Panama City Beach, FL
- COMOSU
- Accepting new patients
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What can my grandmother do about diaper rash?
Any of the barrier creams (A & D ointment) should help.
What supplements help osteoporosis in elderly patients?
Your grandmother may need A DEXA scan to determine the degree of osteoporosis. Vitamin D + Calcium supplements would be beneficial. There are many medications available for the READ MORE
Your grandmother may need A DEXA scan to determine the degree of osteoporosis. Vitamin D + Calcium supplements would be beneficial. There are many medications available for the treatment of osteoporosis. Talk with her physician to develop a plan of care.
Are falls a common risk of Parkinson's disease?
Minimizing fall risk is very important. Remove all throw rugs. Low lighting in her room at night. Make bathroom access easy. She may need a bedside commode.
Should I switch my mother's doctor to a geriatrician?
If your current physician treats elderly patients in his/her practice then I would not change physicians. Address your concerns with your physician.
How long do people stay in the hospital for pneumonia?
Normally unless the patient has significant respiratory distress they are not hospitalized for pneumonia. Your mother may need to be transferred to a rehab facility to improve READ MORE
Normally unless the patient has significant respiratory distress they are not hospitalized for pneumonia. Your mother may need to be transferred to a rehab facility to improve her strength before she is discharged home.
What's the treatment for osteoporosis?
She needs a DEXA scan to determine the degree of osteoporosis in her hips & spine. She needs daily supplemental vitamin D. There are multiple medications available to help treat READ MORE
She needs a DEXA scan to determine the degree of osteoporosis in her hips & spine. She needs daily supplemental vitamin D. There are multiple medications available to help treat her osteoporosis. She may need to see an endocrinologist for aggressive treatment.
Is talk therapy effective for geriatric depression?
Seeing a therapist may help. Adjusting the dose of Prozac may be beneficial. Talk with her PCP before making any medication adjustments.
Do I need to adjust my house for mother's Parkinson's disease?
Remove all throw rugs. Have low lighting in her bedroom at night. Have easy access to any walking aids she may need. Do not rearrange furniture as they become familiar with their READ MORE
Remove all throw rugs. Have low lighting in her bedroom at night. Have easy access to any walking aids she may need. Do not rearrange furniture as they become familiar with their walking pattern.
How dangerous is low blood pressure for elderly patients?
First, review all medications that your grandmother takes. "Low" blood pressure is not necessarily dangerous in an elderly patient. Discuss your concerns with her primary physician. READ MORE
First, review all medications that your grandmother takes. "Low" blood pressure is not necessarily dangerous in an elderly patient. Discuss your concerns with her primary physician.
