Everyone should have a Geriatric care physician for their day-to-day health care needs, as well as preventative screenings and regular physical exams. This will also be the doctor people go to as their first point of contact when they become sick or have medical concerns. The same goes for elderly patients. As they get older, seniors will transition their ongoing medical care from a primary care physician to a geriatric doctor. In some cases, this can be the same doctor, provided they have the training and experience needed to provide the sometimes complex medical care that elderly patients can require.  Choosing when to see a geriatric doctor can be dependent on age or the patient’s current medical conditions. While patients can start seeing a geriatric doctor at the age of 65, they may not need the specialized care that a geriatrician offers until well into their 70’s or 80’s. Carrboro Family Medicine Center offers primary care to patients of all ages, as well as geriatric care to our older patient population so that patients can receive consistent medical care as they get older without having to switch clinics.