Geriatric Medicine SA – Outstanding Care for Older Patients
We are locally trained Geriatricians, specialising in the comprehensive care of older medical and surgical patients.
We provide care at these locations:
- Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Angas Street: rehabilitation admissions and geriatric/peri-operative consultations.
- 480 Specialist Centre, Windsor Gardens: outpatient clinic
- Residential Aged Care Facilities in predominantly North and North Eastern Adelaide.
For patients requiring surgery, we are committed to working collaboratively with surgeons to ensure that the best possible outcomes can be achieved. Our process involves a comprehensive initial assessment with ongoing care throughout the hospital stay. For patients requiring transfer to Calvary Adelaide Hospital rehabilitation wards, we provide ongoing care throughout the rehabilitation admission. We will work closely with patients, their families and carers and hospital staff to assist with planning for discharge and future care needs.
Referrals
Inpatient referrals:
Dr Ho currently provides inpatient consultations and rehabilitation at
Calvary Adelaide Hospital: Call us on (08) 8227 7000
Calvary North Adelaide Hospital: Call us on (08) 8180 0628
Outpatient Referrals:
Dr Kylie Gardner
Residential Aged Care Visits
For new referrals:
Bulk billing available for referrals requesting a comprehensive geriatric assessment. Referrals are triaged. Wait times may vary. (Approximately 2-4 weeks)
Healthlink: Geriamed
Fax 08 7109 7009
Dr Tam Ho – Clinic Appointments:
480 Specialist Centre
Windsor Gardens, SA 5087
Email: admin@geriatricmedicinesa.com.au
Fax 08 7109 0079
Referrals for outpatient clinics can be made to the locations listed above. If the patient requires a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, a referral from the patient’s treating GP indicating a request for a comprehensive assessment would be appreciated.
We do not provide medicolegal services. We do not accept referrals for primary psychiatric conditions or capacity assessments.
Residential Care Facility Visits: Dr Gardner and Dr Ho attend a range of residential aged care homes, predominantly in the North and Eastern Adelaide. Please do not hesitate to email admin@geriatricmedicinesa.com.au to see if your facility is in our area.