Dr. A B Dey

Dr A B Dey is a highly distinguished geriatrician and internal medicine specialist in Gurgaon with 48 years of clinical expertise specialising in elderly care, age-related diseases, and comprehensive geriatric medicine. He is widely recognised as the "Father of Geriatric Medicine" in India, having established and led the Department of Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi as its founding Head of Department.

Before joining Artemis Hospital, Dr Dey spent nearly 33 years at AIIMS, New Delhi, where he pioneered clinical services, academic programmes, and research in aging for the nation. He is a globally respected authority in the field, currently serving as a Consultant to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and as a member of the WHO’s Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing.

Patients searching for a geriatric specialist in Gurgaon, reliable elderly care doctor in Delhi NCR, or expert age-related disease management will find world-class, evidence-based care from one of the most decorated physicians in India.

Dr Dey is fluent in English and Hindi, ensuring comfortable consultations for patients and their families.

Areas of Expertise:

Dr A B Dey offers a wide range of specialised clinical services focused on the unique medical and psychological needs of the elderly:

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment in Gurgaon

Dr A B Dey provides thorough elderly patient evaluation:

• Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) for functional, cognitive, and medical evaluation
• Frailty Screening and Management
• Multimorbidity Assessment for elderly patients with multiple conditions
• Functional Independence Evaluation
• Social and Psychological Assessment in elderly
• Geriatric Care Planning for long-term health management

Dementia and Cognitive Disorders

Expert evaluation and management of memory conditions:

• Alzheimer's Disease diagnosis and management
• Vascular Dementia care
• Frontotemporal Dementia evaluation
• Lewy Body Dementia management
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) monitoring
• Memory Clinic Assessment and follow-up
• Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD) management

Falls Prevention and Balance Disorders

Dr Dey provides expert fall prevention care:

• Fall Risk Assessment using validated tools
• Gait and Balance Evaluation
• Polypharmacy Review for fall-causing medications
• Environmental Modification Counselling
• Osteoporosis-Related Fall Prevention
• Multifactorial Fall Intervention Programmes

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders

Comprehensive neurological care for elderly patients:

• Parkinson's Disease Management in older adults
• Drug-Induced Parkinsonism evaluation
• Tremor Assessment and management
• Movement Disorder Coordination with neurology
• Functional Decline Prevention in Parkinson's

Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease

Expert bone health management:

• Osteoporosis Screening using DEXA scan
• Fracture Risk Assessment (FRAX)
• Osteoporosis Treatment with bisphosphonates and biologics
• Vitamin D and Calcium Management
• Post-Fracture Rehabilitation Coordination

Polypharmacy and Medication Management

Dr A B Dey specialises in medication safety in elderly:

• Polypharmacy Review and Rationalisation
• Inappropriate Medication Identification (Beers Criteria)
• Drug Interaction Assessment
• Deprescribing Guidance for unnecessary medications
• Medication Adherence Counselling

Diabetes in Elderly Patients

Specialised diabetic care for older adults:

• Type 2 Diabetes Management with age-appropriate targets
• Hypoglycaemia Prevention in elderly diabetics
• Diabetic Complication Management in older patients
• Geriatric-Specific Diabetes Treatment Protocols

Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease in Elderly

Comprehensive cardiac risk management:

• Hypertension Management in geriatric patients
• Isolated Systolic Hypertension care
• Heart Failure in Elderly management
• Atrial Fibrillation in older adults
• Cardiovascular Risk Modification

Respiratory Conditions in Elderly

Dr AB Dey manages age-related lung diseases:

• COPD Management in older patients
• Pneumonia Prevention and Treatment
• Respiratory Failure in elderly
• Sleep-Disordered Breathing assessment

Urinary Incontinence and Bladder Disorders

Comprehensive continence care:

• Urinary Incontinence Evaluation (stress, urge, and mixed)
• Overactive Bladder Management
• Urinary Retention in Elderly
• Bladder Training Programmes
• Continence Aids and Advice

Malnutrition and Nutritional Assessment

Expert nutritional care for elderly patients:

• Malnutrition Screening using validated tools (MNA)
• Sarcopenia Diagnosis and Management
• Nutritional Supplementation Planning
• Dysphagia and Swallowing Assessment referral
• Weight Loss Evaluation in elderly

Delirium Management

Dr A B Dey manages acute confusion in elderly:

• Delirium Diagnosis and Treatment
• Delirium Prevention Protocols
• Post-Operative Delirium Care
• Delirium Superimposed on Dementia

End-of-Life and Palliative Care

Compassionate care for advanced illness:

• Goals of Care Discussions
• Advance Care Planning
• Palliative Care Coordination
• Symptom Management in terminal illness
• Family Counselling and support

Geriatric Oncology

Elderly cancer patient assessment:

• Pre-Chemotherapy Geriatric Assessment
• Cancer Management in Frail Elderly
• Supportive Care during cancer treatment
• Post-Cancer Rehabilitation in older adults

Thyroid and Endocrine Disorders in Elderly Pateints

Management of hormonal conditions in ageing patients:

• Hypothyroidism in Elderly management
• Subclinical Thyroid Disease evaluation
• Adrenal Insufficiency assessment
• Electrolyte Disorders in elderly

Professional Experience

Dr A B Dey is currently associated with:

• Chairperson, Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurgaon
• Senior Consultant, Venu Eye Institute and Research Centre, Sheikh Sarai

He has previously served at:

• Head of Department (HOD), Department of Geriatric Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi

His tenure as Head of Department of Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS, New Delhi was a landmark in Indian medical history as he played a pivotal role in establishing and developing one of India's first dedicated geriatric medicine departments at the country's premier institution. His academic leadership, research contributions, and clinical expertise have shaped geriatric medicine as a recognised specialty in India.

Dr Dey has been internationally recognized as one of the “Healthy Ageing 50: Leaders of the World” for his exceptional contributions to advancing geriatric medicine.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack (1978)
• MD in Internal Medicine from SCB Medical College, Cuttack (1982)
• Commonwealth Medical Fellowship in Geriatrics from Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom (1996)

Why Consult Dr A B Dey in Artemis Hospital

Dr A B Dey is India's most distinguished geriatrician in Gurgaon with a Commonwealth Fellowship from the UK, pioneering role as Founding HOD of Geriatric Medicine at AIIMS New Delhi, and nearly five decades of clinical expertise in elderly care. As a current WHO Consultant and member of the Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing, he offers patients unparalleled international-standard expertise in comprehensive geriatric assessment and age-related disease management at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51.

Book an Appointment with Dr AB Dey

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr A B Dey, geriatric specialist in Gurgaon, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, or Venu Eye Institute and Research Centre, Sheikh Sarai.