Golden Oak Medicine

Golden Oak Medicine serves adults aged 55 and older. Both physicians bring specialized geriatric training to every patient relationship. The practice focuses on the full spectrum of aging health, from preventive care and chronic disease management to cognitive health and transitional support.

Yes. For services Medicare covers, the practice bills Medicare directly as part of its comprehensive care model. Prospective patients should contact the office to clarify coverage details for specific services.

Yes. Golden Oak Medicine schedules routine, non-urgent house calls for established patients in the Asheville area. These visits suit patients who have difficulty reaching the office due to limited mobility, recent surgery or hospitalization, cognitive impairment, or caregiver and transportation barriers. House calls require advance scheduling and are not available for urgent or emergency situations.

The 5Ms of Geriatrics guides care at Golden Oak Medicine: mindset, mobility, medications, multimorbidity, and maintaining independence. The team applies this framework to every patient. It helps structure a comprehensive, individualized approach to aging that addresses both physical and cognitive health.

Yes. Golden Oak Medicine leads Western North Carolina in cognitive health care. The practice specializes in early detection of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's-type dementia using advanced neuroimaging and blood biomarker analysis. It was the first Asheville practice to offer amyloid-targeted therapies, including Kisunla and Leqembi.

Golden Oak Medicine runs a dedicated fall prevention clinic. The team collaborates with pharmacists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists to reduce fall risk. The program helps patients maintain independence and avoid the serious consequences that falls can bring.

The practice provides comprehensive transitional care for patients leaving the hospital. The team coordinates with hospital staff, assists in arranging home caretakers, and helps connect patients with home nursing services. This support reduces the risk of complications and readmissions during recovery.

Golden Oak Medicine covers geriatric medicine, memory health, dementia care, fall prevention, medication management, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, and transitional care. The practice also integrates preventive medicine and lifestyle-based strategies. Both physicians treat the interconnected cardiovascular, metabolic, and cognitive factors that shape how patients age.

New patients can request an appointment online or by calling the office at (828) 515-1164. The team confirms appointments by phone. The practice encourages new patients to bring a current medication list and any relevant prior medical records to their first visit.

Yes. While Golden Oak Medicine is based in Asheville, NC, patients travel from across the country to receive care there. The practice's expertise in geriatric medicine and cognitive health draws patients seeking a more thorough and proactive approach to aging.