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Dr Samhita Penukonda is part of the General Medicine, Geriatrics team at Healthscope.
To ensure you receive the best possible treatment, our General Medicine, Geriatrics team are all carefully selected for their expertise and patient centred approach.
Dr Samhita Penukonda is available to see patients at Knox Private Hospital
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.
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