Geriatric Medicine Specialist Services
As we age, our healthcare needs become more complex, requiring a holistic and highly specialised approach. Geriatric medicine focuses on the comprehensive health, well being, and functional independence of older adults. At Western Skin Institute, we provide dedicated geriatric specialist consultations to help patients navigate age related medical conditions with dignity, comfort, and expert clinical guidance.
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Our resident geriatrician specialists, Dr Joe Hu and Dr Steven Leonard, deliver compassionate, tailored care for families across St Albans, North Melbourne, and the surrounding regions.
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Important Patient Notice: A formal GP referral is required prior to booking your specialist consultation with our geriatricians to ensure seamless continuity of care.
Consultation & Financial Information
We believe in providing completely transparent financial estimates so that families can plan ahead without unexpected costs.
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Referral Requirement: To access our geriatrician specialists, you must obtain a valid referral from your regular General Practitioner (GP).
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Consultation Fees: Our specialised geriatric services attract an out of pocket gap fee starting from $80.00, depending on the overall clinical complexity and the exact duration of the assessment.
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Medicare Information: While a portion of the specialist fee may interact with standard medical claim thresholds, our reception team will provide you with a clear, personalised breakdown of private fees and out of pocket gap expectations when you schedule your appointment.
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Aged Skin Health & Clinical Home Care: Older skin undergoes structural changes, losing lipid barrier function and becoming increasingly vulnerable to tearing, severe xerosis (dryness), and delayed wound healing. To safeguard thin, fragile skin between medical visits, explore the intensely hydrating, clinical formulations within our Skincare Collections Moisturisers & Creams matrix. Fortifying the epidermal barrier is an essential step in maintaining complete skin integrity as we grow older.
Frequently asked questions
Comprehensive Care Tailored for Older Adults
A geriatrician is a medical doctor who has undergone years of advanced training to specialise in the unique physical, cognitive, and social health challenges that affect older individuals. Rather than focusing on a single organ system, our specialists look at the whole patient to manage multiple co existing medical issues simultaneously.
Our specialist geriatric services focus on key areas of aged care, including:
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Cognitive Decline & Dementia Evaluations: Comprehensive assessments for memory loss, confusion, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia.
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Mobility, Balance, & Fall Prevention: Evaluation of gait, structural frailty, and environmental risks to maximise physical independence and prevent future injuries.
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Complex Polypharmacy Reviews: A meticulous analysis of multiple daily prescription medications to eliminate adverse drug interactions, reduce unnecessary prescriptions, and minimise side effects.
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Chronic Disease Management: Optimising medical care for complex, long term conditions such as cardiovascular disease, advanced arthritis, chronic kidney disease, and neurological disorders.
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Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA): A holistic medical, psychological, and functional screening designed to map out a long term plan for healthy ageing and independent living.