Provider Profile
Title(s)
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine*
Geriatrician
* A doctor of osteopathic medicine is a fully qualified, trained and licensed physician. Osteopathic Doctors attend osteopathic medical school, and complete residencies. Both DO and MD physicians must take the same licensing exam before they can practice as physicians and care for patients.
Department + Services
Geriatric Medicine
My Expertise
Geriatric Medicine, specifically related to memory problems, medication evaluation, frailty and falls.
Programs + Specialties
Geriatric Medicine
Training + Education
Residency: Jefferson Torresdale Hospital | Philadelphia PA
Fellowship: Yale New Haven Hospital | New Haven, CT
Undergraduate Education: University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT
Board Certifications
Certified in Geriatric Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine
Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine
My Philosophy
I am deeply passionate about improving the quality of life for elderly individuals and am committed to sharing knowledge, tools, and resources to assist this community in navigating the delicate process of aging with dignity and respect.
Biography
Dr. Dhruv Jani is committed to providing comprehensive care that addresses the unique healthcare needs of elderly individuals.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry in 2014 from the University of Connecticut and his medical degree in 2019 from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Jani completed his family medicine residency at Jefferson Torresdale Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where he gained a greater appreciation of the nuances of elder care and developed skills in managing a multitude of complex and chronic health conditions that require specialized care.
In 2023, Dr. Jani completed a fellowship in geriatric medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital. During his fellowship, he specialized in dementia care, caring for patients with functional dependencies, and working with patients within their overall goals of care.
Dr. Jani is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Geriatrics Society.