Dr. Van Hook is trained in geriatric medicine and has always been interested and passionate about treating patients over the age of 65.
A specialist in geriatric medicine should be able to treat all chronic and acute illnesses faced in primary care, but also be able to understand how to effectively treat patients within the complexity of multiple medical problems and reduce risk of simultaneous treatments.
Dr. Van Hook believes that understanding a geriatric patient (and patients of all ages) requires a comprehensive evaluation.
He believes that spending time with a patient to gain that understanding is most important.