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Comprehensive Geriatric Care Services in Southern Maine
Maine Geriatrics is a dedicated geriatric care practice serving Southern Maine and Coastal NH since 2000. Our team of fellowship-trained geriatricians and nurse practitioners specializes in proactive, holistic care for elderly patients across nursing homes, assisted living, and independent living facilities. We pioneered the C.A.L.M. protocol to reduce antipsychotic use in dementia care and maintain active partnerships with facilities to prevent hospitalizations through 24/7 on-call support. Our founder, Dr.Jabbar Fazeli, brings 19 years of experience and leadership in geriatric medicine, including roles as Vice President of the Maine Medical Directors Association. We prioritize patient education, antibiotic stewardship, and fall prevention while maintaining transparency in billing and insurance processes. Our practice combines clinical expertise with advocacy to improve statewide dementia care standards and ensure ethical, patient-centered treatment for vulnerable elderly populations.
Services
Geriatric Consultation
Assisted Living Care
Nursing Home Services
Independent Living Care
Outpatient Geriatric Clinic
Wound Care Management
Dementia Care
Palliative Care
Antibiotic Stewardship
Fall Prevention
Highlights and features
- 19 years of specialized geriatric care experience with fellowship-trained providers
- Developed the C.A.L.M. protocol for antipsychotic reduction in dementia care
- 24/7 on-call NP coverage for assisted living facility staff support
- Proactive COVID-19 testing and outbreak prevention exceeding national standards
- Partnership-based approach with facilities committed to holistic care philosophy
Services
Geriatric Consultation
Our outpatient geriatric consultation clinic addresses complex senior health issues including memory problems, polypharmacy, and fall risk assessment. Board-certified geriatricians develop personalized care plans focusing on maintaining independence while managing chronic conditions. The service helps families make informed decisions about living arrangements and long-term care planning.
Assisted Living Care
On-site medical services for assisted living residents include weekly NP visits, 24/7 clinical support, and proactive chronic disease management. Our team reduces hospitalizations through early intervention while addressing dementia-related behaviors and medication optimization within a holistic care framework.
Nursing Home Services
Comprehensive geriatric care in nursing homes features weekly provider rounds, wound care management, and quality improvement initiatives. We specialize in antipsychotic reduction programs and palliative care while maintaining active participation in facility leadership and staff education.
Independent Living Care
Medical services for independent living residents include scheduled wellness visits and acute care house calls. Our NPs coordinate home health services and portable diagnostics while implementing medication management strategies to prevent unnecessary facility transitions and hospitalizations.
Dementia Care
Specialized dementia care combines non-pharmacological approaches with careful medication management. Our C.A.L.M. protocol reduces psychoactive drug use by 90% through staff training and environmental modifications while maintaining quality of life through individualized behavioral intervention strategies.
People
Dr. Jabbar Fazeli
Founder & Geriatrician
Board-certified geriatrician with 19 years' experience, founder of Maine Geriatrics, Vice President of MaineMDA, and developer of the C.A.L.M. antipsychotic reduction protocol. Fellowship-trained at University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Jodie Tompkins
Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner with nine years' experience in geriatric care, specializing in complex case management and medication optimization for long-term care residents through direct supervision by Dr. Fazeli.
Michelle Atienza
Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner with five years' experience in geriatric care, trained under Dr. Fazeli, focusing on proactive health management and chronic disease treatment in assisted living facilities.
Shannon Munro
Nurse Practitioner
Part-time Adult Nurse Practitioner with fifteen years' experience in geriatric care, specializing in palliative care and transition management between different living environments for elderly patients.
Questions
Do I need to keep my community primary care provider?
No, our team handles all primary care needs with geriatric-specific expertise while coordinating with your existing specialists.
How are medication refills managed?
Providers call in new prescriptions and expired medications. Our office receives pharmacy notifications to process refill requests promptly.
Can you manage palliative care without hospice?
Yes, our team provides comprehensive palliative care including medication management while coordinating with local hospice services when needed.
How do you prevent hospitalizations?
Through 24/7 provider availability, on-site diagnostics, proactive chronic disease management, and rapid response to acute medical changes in all care settings.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept all insurance plans and apply to join new network providers annually while billing using standard primary care office procedures.
How are care transitions managed?
Our team coordinates safe discharges from skilled rehab, facilitates home transitions when possible, and works with families on difficult placement decisions.
