Dr. Uzma Rahat, M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
605 E San Antonio St Suite 310e Victoria TX, 77901About
Dr. Uzma Rahat practices Geriatric Medicine in Victoria, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rahat 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
Khyber Medical College MD 0
Kabir Medical College MD
Peshawar Medical College 1999
Board Certification
board-certified in geriatrics and internal medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Geriatric Medicine
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Dermatitis
- Allergies
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Contact Dermatitis
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- University of Connecticut geriatric medicine
Dr. Uzma Rahat, M.D.'s Practice location
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Get to know Geriatrician Dr. Uzma Rahat, who serves patients in West Columbia, Texas.
A devoted geriatrician, Dr. Rahat sees patients at Medical Leaders and Associates, PLLC in West Columbia, Texas. She has been providing the highest levels of medical care for over 10 years.
The doctors at Medical Leaders and Associates, PLLC are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to all of their patients. Their goal is to offer timely services of the highest quality that set community standards, exceed patients’ expectations, and are provided in a caring, convenient, cost-effective manner.
Throughout her academic career, Dr. Rahat graduated with her medical degree from the Khyber Medical College in Pakistan, before completing a postgraduate residency in internal medicine and a geriatric medicine fellowship at the University of Connecticut.
An esteemed member of the medical community, the doctor is board-certified in geriatrics and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on the health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. A geriatrician is a health care provider who focuses on patient well-being and independent functioning. These doctor’s are specifically trained to evaluate and manage the unique health care needs and special treatment requirements of older people.
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