About
Dr. Joshua Daniel Uy is a geriatric medicine doctor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, board certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He trained at University of Michigan Medical School and practices at University of Pennsylvania's geriatrics and family medicine clinics.
Dr. Uy treats older adults with chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease and neurodegenerative disorders such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, as well as mobility issues and difficulty with daily activities. His care includes chronic disease management, cancer screening, diabetes monitoring, medication management and preventive services such as vaccines and adult health exams. He also provides functional therapy and training in self-care and home management. Dr. Uy serves as the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Program Director and Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine (Geriatrics) at University of Pennsylvania. He speaks English and Spanish.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Heart Conditions (e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Hypertensive Heart Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Difficulty Walking
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Muscle Weakness
- Neurodegenerative Disorders (e.g. Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complications (e.g. Chronic Kidney Disease, Blood Vessel Damage, Nerve Damage)
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Mobility Issues
- Need For Assistance With Personal Care/Activities Of Daily Living (ADL)
- Type 2 Diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Functional Therapy
- Routine Adult Exam
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Chronic Care Management
- Diabetes Monitoring (e.g. Hemoglobin A1C Level, Glucose Level Monitoring, Screening For Complications)
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Self-Care/Home Management Training
Insurances Accepted
Most common in Pennsylvania
Others
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