Geriatrics Associates

At UConn, a team of board-certified geriatricians (primary care physicians who specialize in treating older adults) provide individualized care for mature patients. We listen to your concerns and coordinate the many services people need to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives as they age.

Patients at Geriatrics Associates receive comprehensive care, looking at the full picture of each patient’s medical, social, family and psychological needs. In addition, patients are involved in their own care and are treated as they deserve, with kindness and compassion by an excellent clinical care team.

Physicians Who Care

UConn has the most comprehensive services in the area for medical problems that occur more often in older age.

Geriatrics Associates provide the following services:

We work with patients to develop a “prescription for healthy living.” This may include advice on nutrition, exercise, skin care and the prevention of diseases associated with aging. The goal is to help men and women remain vital and independent into their later years.

Physicians with Geriatrics Associates provide comprehensive care for patients, including ongoing primary and preventive services, such as regular check ups, immunizations and flu shots, and more.

Our geriatricians are specially trained to prevent and manage the unique, and oftentimes multiple, health concerns of older adults. We help patients who need referrals to other medical services and provide specialized care for those who are admitted to UConn’s John Dempsey Hospital.

Our Physicians

	George Kuchel, M.D., director, UConn Center on Aging, is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine. His interests are geriatric assessment, health prevention and urinary incontinence.
	Patrick Coll, M.D., is board-certified in family practice and geriatric medicine with interests in Alzheimer’s disease and comprehensive geriatric assessment.
	Anne Kenny, M.D., is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine with interests in interventions that decrease falls, fractures and frailty risks.
	Naghmeh Pooya, M.D., is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine with interests in dementia, mood disorders and sleep disturbances.
	Margaret Rathier, M.D., is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine. Her interests include acute illness in the hospital and guiding patients and families in recovery.
	Gail Sullivan, M.D., M.P.H., is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine with interest in women's health.
	Pam Taxel, M.D., is board-certified in internal medicine, endocrinology and metabolism, and geriatric medicine. Her interests include osteoporosis and male bone health.
	Lavern Wright, M.D., is board-certified in internal and geriatric medicine. Her clinical interests include dementia and the social issues around it.

If you are interested in our services, please call 860-679-8400 to make an appointment as a new patient. Appointments for specialty care and consultations can be made either by you or your physician.

We participate in Medicare and many other health plans. Please call 860-679-8400 if you have any questions.