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Dr. Lydia Jacob

Dr. Lydia Jacob

Senior Consultant - Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

MBBS, MD (Geriatric Medicine)

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Dr. Lydia Jacob

Senior Consultant - Geriatric Medicine

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Overview

Dr. Lydia Jacob is a Senior Consultant in Geriatric Medicine with dedicated experience in elderly healthcare. Her clinical approach focuses on improving quality of life and maintaining functional independence among older adults through comprehensive geriatric care.

She specializes in managing complex medical conditions in seniors, with particular expertise in common geriatric syndromes including falls, memory loss, frailty, sarcopenia, dizziness, and polypharmacy. Dr. Lydia provides detailed geriatric assessments to identify health risks early and develop personalized care plans that help seniors lead healthy, active, and dignified lives.

Dr. Lydia Jacob is committed to delivering holistic geriatric care that addresses the physical, cognitive, and emotional needs of senior patients, while also supporting caregivers and guiding families through long term and end of life care when required.

Area Of Expertise

Complex medical problems in the elderly

Fall assessment and preventionFall assessment and prevention

Frailty assessment and treatment

Polypharmacy

Bladder Incontinence assessment

Memory and cognitive impairment screening, along with dementia assessment and treatment

Geriatric depression

Delirium risk assessment and treatment

Rehabilitation of the elderly

Ortho geriatrics

Community geriatrics

End of life care

Osteoporosis treatment and management

Qualifications

MBBS from Madras Medical College, TNMGR University

MD in Geriatric Medicine from Madras Medical College, TNMGR University

Work Experience

Senior Consultant – Geriatric Medicine at Believers Church Medical College Hospital

Affordable Treatment

Affordable Treatment

We provide the most affordable treatment in the health sector.

Holistic Care

Holistic Care

Full-fledged Modern medicine, Ayurveda and Homoeopathy under one roof

Critical Medical Care

Critical Medical Care

Critical medical care for people who have life-threatening injuries and illnesses.