Division of Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric Medicine is a specialty of Internal Medicine that is devoted to the care of the elderly. At SIU School of Medicine, we strive to teach students, residents and the public about the unique issues surrounding the aging population. We provide compassionate, comprehensive patient care to ensure that the quality of the patient’s health and life is at its optimum. And our researchers are leading the nation in finding out the secrets to a long healthy life. Please take a few moments to browse our pages for more information regarding SIU’s commitment to the health and well-being of the elderly.

Richard Rosher, M.D. is the Chief, Division of Geriatrics. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Geriatric Medicine and is a member of SIU Physicians and Surgeons. He provides medical care to older adults and adults in the outpatient, hospital, and long term care settings. His clinic is located at 751 N. Rutledge, Room 1100. Dr. Rosher sees patients who are hospitalized at both Memorial Medical Center and St. John's Hospital. He regularly makes rounds at area nursing homes to visit his patients.

Sherry Robinson, PhD, RNCS follows older adults residing in nursing homes, making rounds in between those of Dr. Rosher. She focuses on functional assessment and nursing care issues to supplement the medical care provided by Dr. Rosher. Additionally, Dr. Robinson provides telephone consultation to family members seeking advice and suggestions for care of their elder relatives. Frequent questions are related to caregiver stress, availability of medical care, managing various problems related to dementia, nutrition, constipation, incontinence, and exercise.