The Erie Center on Health & Aging provides primary medical care of older adults, emphasizing the special philosophy and practice of geriatric primary care. We also provide primary podiatry care. We accept new patients over age 60.

Our medical staff listen to your concerns and understand your health care needs. We treat complex medical problems, help you manage medications, and assist with the challenges that you may face. Our staff is a partner with you and your family members who care for you, to help you to remain independent and healthy.

Our Geriatric Assessment Center provides consults, second opinions and primary care to persons who are experiencing unexplained declines in health, confusion or memory loss, or continuing anxiety or depression. For details, click on "What is a Geriatric Assessment?" below. You may arrange an appointment for a family member who is not our patient by calling our patient services representatives at 814-453-5071.

Our organization will accept all insurances and Medicaid, subject to plan co-pay and deductible requirements. As a service, we provide Medicare and all supplemental insurance billing for patients.

We also provide complete podiatry services here at the Erie Center on Health & Aging, and monthly visits at Tri-Boro Senior Center in Fairview,  Northwestern Senior Center in Albion, Benetwood Apartment, Friendship Apartments, Regency at South Shore, Westlake Woods, and Schmid Towers. Medicare and Security Blue is accepted for eligible patients.

How Are We Different From Other Doctors?

Our geriatric primary care physicians practice medicine with a different philosophy of care and a different expertise than you may be familiar with.
 

What is a Geriatric Assessment?

Our physicians are experts at evaluating complex symptoms often experienced by older adults.

To make an appointment or to receive a consultation with the following physicians please call the  Erie Center on Health & Aging at 814- 453-5071.

Our Physicians


Ishwer Bharwani, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Medical Director,
Erie Center on Health & Aging
Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care
Medical Director, Springhill Senior Living Community
                                      Fellowship trained geriatrician
 

Maribella A. Estrada M.D.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
An alternative choice for those preferring a female physician. 
She accepts new patients.
 

Podiatry Care
Morgan Holmes, D.P.M.
Podiatrist
Additional training with geriatric foot problems, especially diabetes

Joseph M. DiFranco, D.P.M.
Podiatrist

Alan May
Licensed Social Worker

Osteoporosis Bone Density Testing

• At 406 Peach Street by appointment with your doctor's order.

For Medical Information Designed For Seniors

• "Caring For Your Parents & Loved Ones" On-line Guide Section 3: Medical Concerns
• American Society on Aging articles