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- Howard University College of Medicine alumni Self-identification Source recorded May 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1689740086 recorded May 2026
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About Laila Alamgir
Laila Alamgir, MD is a Black geriatrician practicing in Washington, DC. Laila offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Geriatric Medicine
Black geriatricians focus on adults 65 and older: dementia, polypharmacy, falls, and end-of-life planning. Black elders face documented care gaps in each.
Black Americans over 65 are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's as white Americans (Alzheimer's Association, 2023), but they are diagnosed later and are less likely to receive disease-modifying treatments. A geriatrician is trained to distinguish normal aging from disease, manage multiple medications simultaneously (polypharmacy), and navigate the high-stakes conversations around hospital discharge, long-term care, and advance directives.
A 2022 JAGS study found Black older adults with a geriatrician were 37 percent less likely to experience a preventable hospitalization.
What geriatricians focus on
- Dementia and cognitive screening
- Fall risk and balance
- Medication review, including stopping drugs that stopped helping
- Incontinence, sleep, depression
- Advance care planning and caregiver support
Advocacy prompts
- Can you do a medication review and stop anything that no longer helps?
- Do I need a cognitive assessment at this visit?
- What does a POLST form cover, and should I complete one?
Frequently asked questions
Is Laila Alamgir accepting new patients?
Laila Alamgir is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Laila Alamgir's practice located?
Laila Alamgir practices at 2041 GEORGIA AVE NW, Washington, DC 20060. Phone: 202-865-3290.
Does Laila Alamgir offer telehealth?
Laila Alamgir sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Geriatric Medicine treat?
Black geriatricians focus on adults 65 and older: dementia, polypharmacy, falls, and end-of-life planning. Black elders face documented care gaps in each.