Education
Medical school
Top Ranked School
Dr. Schissler attended New York University School of Medicine and graduated in
1977 (45 years ago). New York University School of Medicine is a top-ranked medical school, and is ranked #2 in Best Medical Schools by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Schissler is a solo practitioner.
- Geriatric Medicine
- 45+ years
- Male
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Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Schissler is affiliated with the following hospitals.
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
As a geriatric medicine, Dr. Schissler may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Schissler what conditions he treats. Dr. Schissler may treat additional conditions not listed.
- Abdominal pain
- Aging in place
- Alzheimer's disease
- Anemia
- Arthritis
- Asthma
- Balance issues
- Bone loss
- Chest pain
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Specialties
Dr. Schissler is a geriatrician.
Geriatric Medicine
Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults. There is no set age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician, or geriatric physician, a physician who specializes in the care of elderly people. Rather, this decision is determined by the individual patient's needs and the availability of a specialist.