Education
Medical school
Dr. Becker attended Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and graduated in
1974 (48 years ago). Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is ranked #56 number in the "Best Medical Schools" by U.S. News.
About Me
Dr. Becker is a solo practitioner.
- Geriatric Medicine
- 48+ years
- Male
- 1174573406
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Becker is affiliated with the following hospitals.
As a geriatric medicine, Dr. Becker may see patients with the following conditions. Please check with Dr. Becker what conditions he treats. Dr. Becker 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. Becker 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.