About me
Dr. Richard W. Lindsay is Emeritus Professor of Internal Medicine and Family Practice and Founder and Former Head of the Division of Geiatric Mediicne at University of Virginia Health System. A pioneer in geriatric medicine, he helped shape how aging and dementia care are taught, practiced, and advanced in Virginia and beyond.
After earning his M.D. from New York Medical College and completing residency training at the University of Virginia, Dr. Lindsay joined the UVA faculty in 1969. He later received one of the original Geriatric Academic Awards from the National Institute on Aging, enabling him to develop UVA’s geriatric curriculum, fellowship program, and continuing education initiatives. He led the Division and Section of Geriatrics from 1977 until 1999, maintaining an active clinical practice across all levels of geriatric care.
Nationally, Dr. Lindsay served as President of the American Geriatrics Society and later chaired its Board of Directors. He has advised five Virginia governors on aging policy and represented the Commonwealth at three White House Conference on Aging meetings.His leadership has strengthened dementia care through education, advocacy, and system-building. He was co-founder of the Institute for Innovations in Caregiving (now part of Senior Navigator), which was later renamed in his honor.
A recipient of numerous teaching and humanitarian awards—including recognition from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Alzheimer’s community—Dr. Lindsay continues to teach, mentor, and advance aging education.
His career reflects a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of older adults and supporting families navigating dementia.University of Virginia Health System. A pioneer in geriatric medicine, he helped shape how aging and dementia care are taught, practiced, and advanced in Virginia and beyond.
After earning his M.D. from New York Medical College and completing residency training at the University of Virginia, Dr. Lindsay joined the UVA faculty in 1969. He later received one of the original Geriatric Academic Awards from the National Institute on Aging, enabling him to develop UVA’s geriatric curriculum, fellowship program, and continuing education initiatives. He led the Division and Section of Geriatrics from 1977 until 1999, maintaining an active clinical practice across all levels of geriatric care.
Nationally, Dr. Lindsay served as President of the American Geriatrics Society and later chaired its Board of Directors. He has advised five Virginia governors on aging policy and represented the Commonwealth at three White House Conference on Aging meetings.His leadership has strengthened dementia care through education, advocacy, and system-building. He was co-founder of the Institute for Innovations in Caregiving (now part of Senior Navigator), which was later renamed in his honor.
A recipient of numerous teaching and humanitarian awards—including recognition from the Charlottesville/Albemarle Alzheimer’s community—Dr. Lindsay continues to teach, mentor, and advance aging education.
His career reflects a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of older adults and supporting families navigating dementia.
