Dr. Roger Melvin Oskvig M.D.
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
990 South Ave Suite 207 Rochester NY, 14620About
Dr. Roger Oskvig practices Geriatric Medicine in Rochester, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Oskvig 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1974
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Special problems in the elderly.
- Immunofluorescent detection of antibodies to ocular melanomas.
- Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)--clinical use and significance.
- Computerization of the Medical Quality Improvement program at a chronic care hospital.
- Multidisciplinary credentialing and privileging: a unified approach.
Dr. Roger Melvin Oskvig M.D.'s Practice location
Dr. Roger Melvin Oskvig M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Oskvig
Recommended Articles
- What Specialists Treat Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is sometimes described as "bone thinning". It’s a disease wherein the bone’s density and quality are severely reduced. As an individual’s bones become more permeable and fragile, the susceptibility to fracture is immensely increased. Bone loss occurs silently and progressively....
- Top 5 Natural Supplements for Parkinson's Disease
What is Parkinson’s disease (PD)?Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive neurological movement disorder, which means that the symptoms of this disease gradually get worse over time. The exact cause of the disease is still unknown. There is also no cure for this medical condition, but...
- What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that if diagnosed on time could be preventable and successfully treatable. In literal terms, osteoporosis means ‘bones with holes’. It is often called “the silent thief” because bone loss occurs without symptoms.But what is osteoporosis? According to WHO...
- How is Lung Cancer Diagnosed?
Lung Cancer is one of the most common and serious forms of cancers in the world. In fact, it is also one of the leading causes of cancer deaths for both men and women. This form of cancer is known to mainly affect older people, primarily those in their seventies. Smoking has been identified as one...
- What Does "Senile" Mean?
What is senile?Senile is the term used to describe an individual who experiences senility due to old age. The word "senility" means the state of both physical and mental decline associated with old age. Senility is commonly seen among the elderly. The concept of senility is also commonly compared to...
- What Causes Dehydration?
Humans have approximately 60 percent of water in the body. Even if 1.5-2 percent of that water is lost, mild dehydration will start, which can lead to severe dehydration requiring immediate medical attention. Because your mood, energy level, and coordination deteriorate with the loss of body fluids,...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. William John Hall MD1000 South Ave Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Chrystal D. Jenkins MD435 E Henrietta Rd Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Susan M. Friedman MD1000 South Ave Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Rajaletchumy Sathasivam MD435 East Henrietta Rd Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Dolores Yvonne Tetreault MD990 South Ave Rochester NY 14620
- Dr. Suzanne M Gillespie MD435 E Henrietta Rd Rochester NY 14620