Dr Samhita Penukonda

Dr. Samhita graduated from NTR university of health sciences in 2008. She completed her physician training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and subsequently did her advanced training in Geriatric Medicine through Melbourne health at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Barwon health at Grace Mckellar centre gaining experience both at metropolitan and regional settings. 

She is passionate about the holistic approach of geriatric medicine and aims to deliver patient focussed care to elderly patients in both hospital and community setting. 

Expertise:

• Dementia assessment, prevention and treatment 

• Falls & Balance assessment, risk factor modification and prevention of falls

• Assessment and management of elderly patients with incontinence, multiple comorbidities, and polypharmacy 

• Comprehensive geriatric assessments 

• Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia management 

• Nursing home visits 

• Facilitating advanced care planning in residential aged care facilities