Dr. Swarnalatha Meyyazhagan , MD
Physician
Internal Medicine
Specialty
Geriatric Medicine
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Swarnalatha Meyyazhagan, MD is a board-certified clinician providing care to patients in the Dept of Geriatric Medicine at the Cleveland Clinic.
Her clinical focus in on successful aging, Dementia, geriatric syndromes, Frailty, Gait impairment, falls and mood disorders in older adults.
She also enjoys teaching fellow medical professionals.
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Patient Education Resources
Do I need surgery for my ACL injury?
The decision to have surgery for an ACL injury typically depends on the severity of the injury and the individual's activity level and goals. In general, if you are an athlete or have an active li...
The decision to have surgery for an ACL injury typically depends on the severity of the injury and the individual's activity level and goals. In general, if you are an athlete or have an active li...
How do I know if my mother's forgetfulness has become Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, degenerative disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.Symptoms of Alzheimer's disease...
Is Long Covid similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
Long Covid, also known as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC), is a term used to describe the persistence of symptoms for weeks or months following a COVID-19 infection. Long-term sympt...
What are the risks for an adult with atrial septal defect?
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
Atrial septal defect (ASD) is a congenital heart defect in which there is a hole in the wall (septum) that separates the two upper chambers of the heart (the atria). In adults, the risks associated wi...
What is the difference between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are two different types of arthritis, which have different causes, symptoms, and treatments.Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, and is caused b...