Our Geriatricians provide inpatient rehabilitation and geriatric/peri-operative consultations at the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital (Angas street). Outpatient Clinic appointments are available at McIntyre Medical Centre, Para Hills West with Dr Kylie Gardner and at College Grove, 18 North East Road, Walkerville with Dr Tam Ho.
Peri-operative Medicine
We offer comprehensive care for older patients around the time of surgery and work closely with surgical staff to ensure the best possible outcome after surgery.
Our process involves undertaking a Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment where priority is given to managing any acute medical and surgical issues in the context of the patient’s broader medical issues and social situation. We undertake a thorough assessment of medical history, medications, social situation and review common geriatric syndromes. During the surgical recovery period we will assess ongoing care and rehabilitation needs and assist with discharge planning.
Pre-operative assessments are available with Dr Gardner at McIntyre Medical Centre, Para Hills West.
Inpatient Consultations
For older patients admitted to the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital on Angas Street, we offer an inpatient consultation service. Our specialty areas for review include complex multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, delirium, cognitive impairment and falls.
Rehabilitation
We provide inpatient medical care for patients requiring rehabilitation admissions to the Calvary Adelaide Hospital, including continuity of care for our peri-operative patients. We are proud to have been associated with Calvary Rehabilitation Hospital/Calvary Adelaide Hospital for a number of years, where our patients benefit from state of the art rehabilitation facilities and a highly skilled and dedicated allied health team.
For more information about rehabilitation at Calvary Adelaide Hospital click here.
Outpatient Clinics
Our Outpatient Geriatric Clinics allow for assessment of older patients for common geriatric conditions including cognitive impairment and dementia, complex multi-morbidity, polypharmacy, delirium, and falls. For patients requiring elective surgery we provide pre-operative medical assessment.
When attending our clinics please bring all your medications and you are welcome to bring a family member or carer with you.
Dr Kylie Gardner offers outpatient appointments at McIntyre Medical Centre
Dr Tam Ho offers outpatient appointments including geriatric, general medical and pre-operative assessments at 18 North East Road, Walkerville.
Residential Care Visits
We offer residential care visits for Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment at some locations.