As we age, our healthcare needs change in ways that a standard primary care visit may not fully address. Geriatric medicine is a specialty built around the unique medical, cognitive, and functional challenges that come with aging — how multiple conditions interact, how medications affect an aging body differently, and how to preserve independence and quality of life. For seniors in Peoria, AZ and the surrounding West Valley, Pinnacle Health offers expert geriatric care just a short drive away in Sun City.
What Is Geriatric Medicine?
Geriatric medicine focuses on the health and well-being of older adults, typically those 65 and older. Rather than treating one condition at a time, a geriatric-trained physician looks at the whole picture. This approach is especially important for seniors managing several chronic conditions at once, such as diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, and cognitive changes.
A geriatric specialist understands that:
- Symptoms may present differently in older adults than in younger patients
- Medications require careful adjustment as kidney and liver function change
- Functional ability — the capacity to perform daily activities — is just as important as lab results
- Mental health, social isolation, and caregiver support are integral parts of senior care
Why Peoria Seniors Benefit from Geriatric Care
Peoria is one of the fastest-growing cities in the West Valley, and its senior population is growing with it. Many older adults in Peoria are managing multiple health conditions, seeing several specialists, and taking numerous medications — all of which require careful coordination.
A geriatric care provider like Dr. Annie Khurana can help by:
- Managing polypharmacy — reviewing all medications to eliminate duplications, reduce side effects, and simplify your regimen
- Screening for early dementia or cognitive decline — using validated tools to detect changes before they become severe
- Assessing fall risk — evaluating balance, gait, home safety, and medications that increase fall risk
- Coordinating care across specialists — ensuring your cardiologist, endocrinologist, and other providers are aligned
- Having honest conversations about goals of care — including advance planning, palliative care options, and quality-of-life priorities
Dr. Khurana brings over 15 years of experience in geriatric and family medicine, with board certifications in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice & Palliative Medicine.
What to Expect at Your First Geriatric Visit
Your initial visit at Pinnacle Health will be thorough and unhurried. Dr. Khurana takes the time to understand not just your diagnoses, but your daily life, your goals, and your concerns. Here's what a first visit typically includes:
- Complete medical history review — including all current conditions, past surgeries, hospitalizations, and family history
- Functional assessment — evaluating your mobility, balance, and ability to perform daily activities like bathing, dressing, and cooking
- Cognitive screening — if appropriate, using standardized tools to assess memory, orientation, and thinking
- Health goals discussion — what matters most to you? Staying independent? Managing pain? Staying active?
- Personalized care plan — a clear, written plan that outlines next steps, screenings, referrals, and follow-up timing
We accept Medicare and most insurance plans, and we offer same-day appointments when available.
Geriatric Services We Offer
Pinnacle Health provides a full range of geriatric and primary care services for older adults, including:
- Comprehensive wellness exams
- Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart failure)
- Medication management and simplification
- Cognitive and memory assessments
- Fall risk evaluation and prevention planning
- Coordination with specialists and home health services
- Advance care planning and palliative care consultations
- Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
- Women's health for seniors
- Telemedicine visits for follow-ups and medication checks
Conveniently Located for Peoria Residents
Pinnacle Health is located at 10503 W. Thunderbird Blvd, Suite 262, Sun City, AZ 85351 — just a short drive from Peoria. We serve patients throughout the West Valley, including Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, and Glendale.
Most Peoria residents reach our office in approximately 15 minutes via the Loop 303 or Thunderbird Boulevard.
Schedule Your Geriatric Care Appointment
If you or a loved one in Peoria could benefit from a doctor who truly understands the needs of older adults, we'd love to welcome you to Pinnacle Health.
Call (623) 295-2952 or request an appointment online to schedule your geriatric care visit today.
We accept Medicare and most insurance plans. New patients are always welcome.