Geriatrics is a branch of internal medicine. It focuses on the management of illness and maintenance of health for older people, encompassing clinical, social, psychological, preventive and rehabilitative health.
Australian trained specialist geriatricians hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP).
Australian medical practitioners committed to clinical practice, research, education and administration in geriatric medicine and related disciplines can apply for members of the Australian & New Zealand Society for Geriatric Medicine.
Dr Emerald Ong
Melbourne Geriatrician
Kew, VIC 3101
Consultant, St Vincent’s Hospital and St George’s Health Service Geriatric Evaluation and Management Units (Fitzroy and Kew).Dr Andrew Hua
Consultant Physician and Geriatrician
Telehealth services
TEMPLESTOWE LOWER, VIC 3107
Melbourne based Consultant Physician and Geriatrician.Dr Pia Iacovella
Consultant Physician and Geriatrician
Queensland Geriatric Medicine Group
Greenslopes, QLD 4120