Jean A. Triscott
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
18915 99 Ave Edmonton Alberta, T5T 3T7About
Jean A. Triscott, MD, FCCFP, FAAFP, is a leading geriatrician currently serving patients as Division Director of Geriatrics at Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. After earning her medical degree in 1981 at the University of Alberta, she completed her family medicine residency at geriatric medicine fellowship at the same educational venue. She is a Fellow of the Canadian College of Family Physicians and Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in her field, she maintains a professional membership with the Canadian Geriatrics Society.
Provider Details
Fellowships
- University of Alberta
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Geriatrics Society
Articles and Publications
- Diagnosis of Secondary Hypertension, 2017
Areas of research
- -Geriatric Giants-Culture and dementia-Administration of a specialized program of geriatric care-Development of the Care of the Elderly Program (Education)-The role of telehealth for geriatric consultation to rural and remote sites-Driving and dementia
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing the flute
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
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Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital
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