Rebecca Cook
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
30633 N 46th Pl Cave Creek Arizona, 85331About
Rebecca Cook, MD, is a prominent geriatrician currently serving her patients at HonorHealth. In addition, she holds hospital privileges at the Abrazo Central Campus, Arizona Heart Hospital, Abrazo Community Health Network, and the Abrazo Arrowhead Campus. To begin her career, Dr. Cook attended the University of Arizona and earned her medical degree. From there, she completed her residency at Saint Joseph’s Medical Center, where she was also Chief Resident. To provide her patients with the best care, Dr. Cook currently holds extensive expertise in internal medicine and geriatric care. Furthermore, Dr. Cook maintains an active membership with the Arizona Geriatrics Society and The Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance. When she is not working, Dr. Cook enjoys spending her free time watching sports, spending time with her family, and going whitewater rafting.
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Hi. How do you bring a patient in denial and possible paranoia to be seen?
Find somebody they trust to come with or arrange for a geriatrician to make a housecall READ MORE
My hands are shivering, is it a sign of a stroke?
Not a stroke but could be tremors from medications, thyroid disease, essential tremors, Parkinson's. Needs to start with simple blood work and a good family history READ MORE
Are changing bowel patters a sign of IBS?
Need to see gi and do blood tests. It could be ibs but if bowel movements are changing then should be checked out READ MORE
Is skin dryness common in older people?
Stop using soap unless in axillary area, genitals and to wash hands. Soap dries oils and will make skin dry READ MORE
Professional Society Memberships
- Arizona Geriatrics Society, The Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Whitewater Rafting
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- Dr. Rebecca Ann Cook M.D.30633 N 46th Pl Cave Creek AZ 85331