Dr. Maysoon Agarib
Consultant Geriatrician
Consultant geriatrician with dual American Board certification in internal medicine and geriatric medicine, and over 20 years caring for older adults.
LocationMediclinic Welcare Hospital
Experience20-25
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic
NationalityUnited States
About
Dr. Maysoon cares for older adults with complex and age-related conditions, from diabetes, heart problems, and arthritis to falls, balance problems, and memory disorders such as dementia. She focuses on helping people stay independent and well as they age, reviewing medications carefully and supporting preventive health. She completed her internal medicine residency in New York and a geriatrics fellowship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and served as an assistant professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a consultant geriatrician at Montefiore Medical Center.
Specialty
Sub specialty
Qualifications
ECFMG Certificate
Sudan Medical Council Permanent Registration
Geriatric FellowshipIcahn School of MedicineMount Sinai, New York
Internal Medicine ResidencyOne Brooklyn HealthNew York
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of SurgeryFaculty of Medicine, University of GeziraSudan
Areas of expertise
Geriatrics medicine
Special interests
Detailed history and physical examination with emphasis on medication reviewManagement of medical problems and age-related conditionsManagement of common medical illnesses such as diabetes, high cholesterol, heart conditions, arthritis and high blood pressureChanges in functioning that can impact well-being and independence, such as the ability to walk and manage one's own care, such as falls, balance problems, osteoporosis, urinary incontinence and sleep disturbancesMemory loss, depression, dementia, alzheimer's disease and related issuesCoordination of home care and rehabilitation servicesAssessment of gait and balance
