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Dr. Ijaz, MD
Posted On: August 31, 2021
Last Updated On: July 1, 2026
Medical Review: August 31, 2021
Gold Standard Medical Group provides specialized, compassionate outpatient care designed to meet the complex health requirements of older adults. Under the direction of Dr. Muhammad Ijaz, MD, our team conducts thorough geriatric exams that assess physical, behavioral, and social health parameters under a single roof to support sustained independence and healthy aging.

What Geriatric Care Services Are Available for Adults Over 65 in New Jersey?

As we age, our healthcare needs grow more complex — but the goal stays the same: living well, independently, and on your own terms. Our geriatric doctors in Clifton, NJ specialise in the complete health needs of adults 65 and older, from managing multiple chronic conditions and medication regimens to fall prevention, cognitive health, and long-term care planning. We provide the attentive, unhurried care that older adults deserve, and that their families can trust.

For adults 65 and older, we offer a comprehensive geriatric exam to learn about your physical health, mental health, and social needs. You’ll receive specialized medical attention and be introduced to the resources that will help you the most, such as community elder programs. We’ll assist you in handling complex medical concerns, managing chronic illnesses or other challenges, and providing answers to questions regarding long-term care options. We provide expert care with Geriatric Doctors in NJ.

Symptoms and Causes Navigating Changing Health Demands with Dignity

As the human body matures, its physiological systems change, often making health needs considerably more complex. Managing multiple overlapping symptoms can generate significant uncertainty, fear of losing autonomy, and family worry. Experiencing frequent balance shifts, subtle memory changes, or taking an increasing number of daily prescriptions are not things you simply have to accept as an unavoidable part of getting older.

A precise medical review identifies the root causes of age-related physical shifts, replacing guesswork with supportive clinical solutions. Our dedicated clinicians anticipate your unique health requirements and systematically evaluate chronic vulnerabilities, including:

  • Polypharmacy & Medication Interaction Risks: Adverse physical side effects, confusion, or systemic interactions caused by taking multiple complex prescription regimens.

  • Mobility & Vestibular Instability: Joint degeneration, muscle mass loss, or inner-ear changes that increase the risk of dangerous physical falls.

  • Cognitive & Mood Fluctuations: Subtle updates in short-term recall, mental clarity, or low mood stemming from underlying neurological changes, hormonal balances, or metabolic shifts.

Empowering Wellness Clinical Benefits of Coordinated Senior Care

Choosing to manage your health within an integrated primary care and behavioral clinic offers extensive benefits over isolated, single-focus medical offices. Because cognitive health and physical vitality are closely connected, our team evaluates the whole individual:

  • Direct Multi-Specialty Coordination: If managing chronic pain, metabolic issues, or cardiac vulnerabilities impacts an older adult’s sleep or peace of mind, our primary doctors consult directly with our on-site behavioral experts to align care plans.

  • Maintaining Independence: We reject the idea that aging means settling for a lower quality of life. Our primary goal is to optimize your current well-being, protect your daily functions, and keep you self-sufficient.

  • Long-Term Planning Guidance: We actively assist you and your loved ones in navigating complex long-term care planning and matching you with helpful resources like community elder programs.

Process & Timeline Clear, Supportive Interventions Step by Step

We structure our outpatient senior care to be completely unhurried, reassuring, and stress-free for both you and your family:

  • The Comprehensive Senior Exam (Visit 1): Your journey begins with a detailed dialogue exploring your physical history, mental health factors, and daily social parameters. We guide this check-in with absolute warmth and validation.

  • On-Site Physical & Cognitive Screenings: To eliminate traveling stress, we perform essential diagnostic tests right in our office. This includes testing gait stability, checking heart and lung parameters, collecting necessary lab work, and conducting sensitive cognitive baseline screenings.

  • Coordinated Care Management: We sit down together to review all results transparently. We then build a clear health roadmap covering medication optimization, fall-prevention strategies, and follow-up intervals, utilizing secure Telemedicine Services for simple virtual check-ins whenever appropriate.

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FAQs

During our health assessments, we identify any daily social or safety gaps and introduce families to local elder networks, care support systems, and community programs.

Yes. Our facility is actively welcoming new individuals for complete geriatric exams, preventative annual check-ups, and coordinated specialty medical tracking.

Our outpatient specialists focus on the comprehensive needs of adults 65 and older, managing chronic illnesses, polypharmacy medication plans, mobility safety, and long-term wellness tracking.
A standard geriatric exam provides a thorough review of an older adult’s physical health, cognitive baseline, mental well-being, lifestyle factors, and unique social requirements.
Yes. We assist seniors with outpatient medical coordination and preventative tracking following a recent hospitalization or complex surgical procedure to support a safe recovery.
Because physical vitality and emotional resilience are closely tied, our advanced digital records let primary care doctors and behavioral experts manage your physical and mental health together.
Yes. We collect blood samples, perform cardiovascular EKGs, and conduct vascular ultrasounds directly inside our clinic to save seniors extra trips to external testing labs.
Yes. Our HIPAA-secure telemedicine platform is ideal for routine medication tracking, reviewing lab updates, and discussing lifestyle milestones comfortably from home.

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A very safe place for my son's mental health. Top-notch doctors. And excellent care.
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kimberly dafonseca
4 months ago
We have absolutely been loving it here. Everything is handled beautifully and with phenomenal patient care. Highly recommended.
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Sal
4 months ago
My experiences at this Psychiatrist has been amazing every time I call they answer quickly and get me my appointment the same day. One of the girls I think her name is keriza is such a sweetheart and amazing at communicating with me and understanding my feelings. People like her are what makes my days so great.

100% recommend this place for anyone looking for a psychiatrist that are fast efficient and understanding.
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Victoria Hernandez
5 months ago
I had a great experience at this clinic. The front desk staff were organized and kind, and the doctor took time to explain my treatment options clearly without rushing me. Appointments were on time, the office was clean, and follow-up communication was excellent. I felt listened to and respected throughout the process. I’d definitely recommend this practice to anyone looking for attentive and professional care
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Jennifer Williams
5 months ago
I've received consistent care for over a year from Gold Standard and am thankful for the services they provide and ease of scheduling that works with my schedule. They were also able to help out a relative of mine, which I'm incredibly thankful for! Definitely give them a call if you're in need of therapy/psychiatric services. Unlike other doctors I have seen, there are no issues with scheduling appointments, even if you accidentally miss an appointment or are unable to make it.
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Carlos J. Felipe
10 months ago
Very helpful clean office. Every time I need help with paper work iré done right away. I appreciate this office and the staff
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C Cruz
10 months ago
I appreciate Ms.Dania and Yen. They are very compassionate and personable. Thank you.
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Keriza Godines
10 months ago
Providers are great, especially Ms. Dania I’ve been seeing her since my initial visit. Substitute provider was also sweet I believe her same was Sandhya!
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AJ Ong
10 months ago
Very helpful and understand psychiatrist! Sandhya is amazing and explains everything so easily
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Tamika Williams
11 months ago
My visit today was very helpful respectful the staff at the front desk "Yen" was very pleasant she took the time to go over the paperwork that I needed to sign
The only thing I would say is that when I was in the session the other staff members came in and interrupted our session so if we can figure a better solution that's the only concern I had other than that the place is clean and smell very calming 💓🙌🏾
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Nicole
11 months ago
Good wait time, great service
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Joey Colombo
11 months ago
Really the best Doctors
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