Geriatric & General Medicine in Older People Clinic
Patient information
What we do
Our team of Geriatricians take a holistic approach to caring for older people, looking at each health issue and how they interact with each other, to ensure the best care and treatment for our patients.
We can work with you, your GP, and family if anyone is worried about:
- Problems with walking & falls
- Memory loss
- Ongoing health problems
- Medications
- Weight loss or diet concerns
- Feeling down or anxious
- Bladder / bowel problems
- Pain
- Driving
- Difficulties managing at home
We do not accept referrals for assessments of capacity only, or to provide dementia supplement or NDIS paperwork.
Who we care for
There is usually no set age, but people are usually more than 75 years old.
What to expect
- Contact with the same doctor each time you need to see a Geriatrician
- A thorough assessment of all of the problems you are worried about
- A plan to address these problems
- 60 minutes for new appointments and 30 minutes for subsequent reviews
- Some patients may have an appointment via a video call
How to access this clinic
Referral from your GP
You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.
What to bring
What to bring: Geriatric and older persons clinic
- Medicare and/or Pension Cards
- A list of your current medications from your doctor and over the counter supplements
- Recent results such as bloods tests, x-rays & scans
- Completed form mailed to you with appointment date and time
- Glasses, hearing aid and walking frame
We also encourage you to bring a family member or carer with you.
Clinic times
| Day | Campus | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Caulfield Hospital | Morning & Afternoon |
| Thursday | Caulfield Hospital | Morning & Afternoon |
Clinic consultants
- Prof Peter Hunter: Geriatric medicine
- Dr Renata Lemke: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Seema Parikh: General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Suma Poojary: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Katherine Rush: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Brenton Tay: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Jonathan Zimmerman: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Susanto Winata: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Valerie Co: Geriatric Medicine
- Dr Phi Vu: Geriatric Medicine