UCLA Health Division of Geriatrics
UCLA Division of Geriatrics
The UCLA Division of Geriatrics is dedicated to meeting its three-component mission of education, research, and innovative clinical care, aimed at providing the highest quality care to older members of our community, particularly those who are frail.
Clinical Care
Our mission is to provide outstanding, comprehensive care that addresses all of our patients' needs. We work with each patient and family to craft a care plan that respects their needs, preferences and unique conditions. UCLA geriatricians are specialists in managing the overall health of older persons and treating the medical conditions that frequently affect them, including memory loss and dementia, falls and immobility, delirium, polypharmacy, urinary incontinence, osteoporosis and functional decline.
Education
The UCLA Division of Geriatrics is a national leader in education and training in geriatrics and gerontology. As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of healthcare providers, the division offers a wide range of educational activities across four levels of training: the MSTAR Program, the Geriatric Medicine Interest Group (GMIG), medical student clerkships, and a comprehensive fellowship program. Education is a top priority for our division, and we work diligently to foster an enriching, supportive environment that inspires learning, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults.
Geriatric Research
For more than a quarter century, UCLA and its affiliated institutions have developed new initiatives in geriatrics and gerontological research to advance knowledge of the aging process and population. The research interests of UCLA faculty span the basic, clinical, social, and behavioral sciences.
Meet our Expert Team
Whether a patient's needs are for acute or chronic illness or palliative care, UCLA geriatricians help patients understand those needs and provide dedicated resources to help them live in the best health possible and confront their illnesses with dignity.
Education
The UCLA Division of Geriatrics is a national leader in education and training in geriatrics and gerontology, and can be found at UCLA in disciplines such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, social welfare, public health and psychology, among others. Providing advanced education to all levels of students, residents, fellows, faculty and our community is a top priority and we work diligently to create an educational environment that will allow our interested visitors to learn in any number of ways and venues.
Research
For more than a quarter century, UCLA and its affiliated institutions have developed new initiatives in geriatrics and gerontological research to advance knowledge of the aging process and population. The research interests of UCLA faculty span the basic, clinical, social, and behavioral sciences.
Division of Geriatrics at UCLA Health
UCLA Geriatrics is ranked #5 in the nation by US News & World Report.
Get in Touch
To find out more about our geriatrics services, call 310-206-8272.