GeriMedWA provides a wide range of specialised outpatient and inpatient services for older and younger adults, including
- Comprehensive geriatric assessments,
- Dementia and cognitive decline (diagnosis, assessment & management)
- Bone health & Osteoporosis
- Orthogeriatric & Perioperative medicine
- Rehabilitation & aged care
- Multiple falls (assessment, preventative strategies & management)
- Parkinson’s disease (diagnosis and management)
- Urine incontinence.
- Acute care of the elderly
- General geriatrics
- General medical conditions in young and old adults.
- Acute Medical Problems, Cardiovascular and respiratory disease in the Elderly
- Rational prescribing and palliative care in the elderly.
To book an appointment with GeriMedWA, please call us at (08) 9493 7700 or click here Our staff will assist you in finding a convenient time for your visit.
Your GP can also send a referral through
Phone: (08) 9493 7700
Fax: (08) 9467 9125
Email: admin@gerimedwa.com.au
Healthlink ID: gerimedw
Our details are also available on Healthshare.
Yes, you can please find more information here.
In order to provide you the most appropriate advice, it is essential that our specialists are fully aware of your medical conditions.
For your appointments, please bring the following:
- Details of your medical history
- Your medications, or a list of your medications
- Results of any recent tests
- Any questions or concerns you may have
We strongly recommends you bring a close relative/friend. This helps provide extra information about your social history and everyday functioning. It is very important if you are being seen for your memory.
Payment in full is required on the day of appointment. EFTPOS (Credit/debit card) is preferred, although cash and cheque are also accepted. Fees depend on the complexity of each case and the time required for the consultation. An estimate of fees is available on booking.
GeriMedWA accepts most of the insurance providers. Please check with our friendly staff when booking the appointment.
Yes GeriMedWA accepts the DVA card holders.
Most of our appointments are eligible for a Medicare rebate. We can lodge the claim on your behalf, following payment of your account.
Yes. As with Medicare card holders, payment will be required in full on the day of the appointment.
The first appointment usually takes between 45 minutes to an hour. The follow up appointments are usually between 20-30 minutes.
Please allow additional time to account for delays, as our patients often present with complex medical issues which occasionally may take a little longer than expected. We would really appreciate your patience and understanding.
You will receive a SMS reminder / email 5 days prior to your appointment. You will need to reply so to confirm your attendance.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please contact us as soon as possible on (08) 9493 7700 OR admin@gerimedwa.com.au
Please note administrative fees may apply for cancellations less than 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
A geriatrician is a medical doctor that specialises in the care of older people. They have expertise in issues often seen with ageing such as falls, frailty, memory loss and polypharmacy (excessive medications).
Yes, our Geriatricians may visit nursing home to review your relative. Please note we need a GP referral for all new patients. GP will need to kindly send us a referral. You can please complete the referral form on our website to contact us.
Our home and nursing home visits, due to frailty, do not attract any additional payments.
Call our office and we will run this by your Consultant Physician and get back to you promptly. You can also discuss with your GP.
Please see your GP or present to emergency department. We can generally arrange re-admission providing beds are available. Call our office and we will run this by your consultant and get back to you promptly.
Referrals from your GP is usually valid for one year. If further appointments are required beyond 12 months of initial consultation, a new referral would be required.
A new referral enables your GP to update us of any significant changes to your health or advice received from other specialists and care providers.
This enables our specialists to review your current medical condition and provide you with the most appropriate health advice.
Call our office to be added to our cancellation list. We may be able to see you earlier.
Please consult with your GP for scripts for general medication. For specialised medication ordered by the Physician, we will be able to organise a script for you. A small fee may be required.
You can call and discuss with our friendly staff. They will consult with your specialist and will advise you.
- Keep socially active as social activity uses many aspects of cognitive function and this stimulation is very good for you in many ways
- lumosity.com is a brain-training activity that is a lot of fun and can add to your daily diet of cognitive stimulation
- Educating yourself on Google can be very helpful, but remember to look for reputable sources and not to believe everything you read
GeriMedWA does not provide emergency care services by itself. Please present to nearest emergency department. Hollywood Private Hospital also has an emergency department.
