Geriatric Medicine SA – Outstanding Care for Older Patients
At Geriatric Medicine SA we are committed to providing outstanding care for older patients throughout the hospital journey and in the community. We are a group of Geriatricians who specialise in the comprehensive care of the older person.
We understand the impact that a hospital stay can have on an older person and are committed to assisting patients and their carers throughout their hospitalisation and recovery. We specialise in the peri-operative medicine and will work closely with surgical staff to achieve the best possible outcome for older patients after surgery.
We believe that the best possible outcomes can be achieved when there is continuity in care from pre-operative assessment, peri-operative care, rehabilitation and future care planning.
As locally trained physicians we understand the importance of comprehensive care that is reliable and delivered to the highest standard. We are experienced, committed and caring.
Along with peri-operative care, we offer inpatient consultation, medical care during rehabilitation admissions, outpatient clinics and residential aged care visits.
In residential aged care facilities we specialised in comprehensive geriatric assessments. These allow us to undertake a personalised approach evaluating concerns such as cognitive change, changes in behaviour, falls and complex health care review.
Our Doctors
Dr Sally Johns
MBBS(Adel) FRACP
Dr Sally Johns completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide Medical School in 2005 and trained as a Physician specialising in Geriatric Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. She has an interest in peri-operative medicine, pharmacology and prescribing in older patients, falls and fragility fractures, dementia and rehabilitation. Dr Johns holds appointments at Modbury and Lyell McEwin Hospitals (Northern Adelaide Local Health Network). She provides inpatient care at Calvary Wakefield Hospital, Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital and consultation services at Calvary North Adelaide Hospital and conducts Outpatient Clinics at Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital.
Dr Kylie Gardner
MBBS(Adel) FRACP
Dr Kylie Gardner completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Adelaide Medical School in 2008. Training as a physician specialising in Geriatric Medicine occurred across Metropolitan Adelaide and she has completed a clinical Diploma in Palliative Care under the guidance of Northern Adelaide Palliative Service. Dr Gardner holds appointments within the public sector at Modbury Hospital and Lyell McEwin Hospital. She provides comprehensive geriatric assessments in residential aged care in the Northern and Eastern suburbs of Adelaide. She has a special interest in cognitive change, symptoms of dementia including Behaviours and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, end of life care and pain management.
Dr Tam Ho
MBBS(Adel) FRACP
Dr Ho graduated from University of Adelaide in 2003. She underwent her post -graduate training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. She has gained a specialist qualification (Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Physicians) in both Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in 2013. Dr Ho is now a staff specialist at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (Modbury and Lyell McEwin Hospital) and consulting at the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital. She has special interests in peri-operative medicine, delirium and acute medical care for older patients. Dr Ho provides inpatient care at the Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Dr Ho does outpatient clinics at College Grove, 18 North East Road, Walkerville. She visits some Residential Care Facilities. Dr Ho also speaks Vietnamese.