Keya Malhotra
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
4515 Marsha Sharp Fwy Lubbock TX, 79407About
Dr. Keya Malhotra practices Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine in Lubbock, TX. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Malhotra 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.
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine)
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Keya Malhotra's Expert Contributions
How is dementia different from Alzheimer's?
Alzheimer’s disease, or Alzheimer’s dementia, is the most common type of dementia, however, there are other types of dementia like vascular dementia. Your father likely had one of the other types if he had insight/awareness, as in Alzheimer’s dementia patients often do not have insight into their condition. READ MORE
My mother in law is 70 years old and is due for dialysis. How can I convince her to undergo the procedure?
Dialysis is expensive and tedious for the elderly. But the patient needs to understand that without dialysis, her life expectancy will be limited to 1-2 years at best. Having understood this, if she still makes the decision to forego dialysis, then the family needs to respect her choice. READ MORE
Should 90 year old mother with dementia travel abroad for 6 weeks?
Travelling will not increase her risk of stroke, as long as her blood pressure and other risk factors are well controlled with medications, any more than it would staying at home. Having said that, there is no reason she should not be able to fully live and enjoy her life! READ MORE
How should we deal with cancer in an elderly person?
Discuss with the patient's oncologist what his prognosis is based on cancer stage and type. Once you have those answers, have a discussion with your father on what his goals are, whether he would like to increase his life expectancy at all costs by receiving all available treatments, or live a comfortable, quality life without procedures or hospitalizations. READ MORE
My knees are cracking all the time - Do I need PT?
You may have osteoarthritis. Physical therapy will strengthen your muscles around your knee joints, and increase their stability. READ MORE
Should I see a geriatrician for my father's alzheimer's disease?
Definitely. Geriatricians are attuned to the problems of older people, and are well trained in managing conditions like Alzheimer's. READ MORE
My mother has multiple health complications. Should we see a geriatrician?
Yes. A geriatrician can help manage multiple medical issues in the elderly, and coordinate care with other specialists if needed. One of the main priority of geriatricians is to cut down on unnecessary medications. Her not eating properly may be a sign of several elder specific conditions, which a geriatrician can help diagnose. READ MORE
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- American Geriatrics Society
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