Senior’s Health

Older patients may suffer from various health problems, ranging from everyday ailments that can affect people of any age to age-related specific health problems that are common in senior health. The caring doctors at SmartClinics can address any concerns you may have with dignity and professionalism.

Management of any ageing-related concerns

As you age, your general health may start to deteriorate. Some common concerns can include urinary or faecal incontinence, decreased mobility, increasing falls, difficulty managing at home or deteriorating memory.

We can provide advice on a wide range of things, including additional services that we can access to help you manage in your own home. If you have any health concerns, please make an appointment to discuss them with your GP.

Bulk Billed Appointments and Concession Cards

Most GPs at SmartClinics offer some bulk billing for pension card holders. You can get a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card if you meet specific criteria.

You can get a card if you:

  • have reached age pension age
  • don’t qualify for a payment from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
  • meet an income test, and
  • are an Australian resident currently living in Australia

With your card, you can get:

  • cheaper medicine under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
  • bulk billed doctor visits at most SmartClinics locations – please contact your local SmartClinics Medical Centre for more details
  • a bigger refund for medical costs when you reach the Medicare Safety Net

Senior Health Assessment

Did you know that a Health Assessment fully funded by Medicare is available for older Australians?

To be eligible for the assessment, you need to be 75 years and over and not be an admitted patient in a hospital or a resident in an aged care facility. If required, it can be done every year.

After a discussion with your regular GP, an assessment may be recommended. It involves either a home visit or an appointment at the practice with a nurse, followed by a review appointment with the GP. You or your carer will be given a copy of the assessment. Any significant others or carers are also encouraged to be present at the time of the assessment.

There are a number of benefits to participating in this type of Health Assessment. They include a medication review, identifying any unknown health problems that may require attention, keeping informed and confident about your health, information about or initiation of home care services and home modification if required, and referral to appropriate government agencies or health professionals.

Early intervention can allow you to enjoy better health for longer. If you are interested in this type of assessment, please speak with your doctor or make an appointment to talk to your local GP at SmartClinics.

Doctors Offering Senior’s Health

Dr Daniel Han

Dr Daniel Han


English


Clayfield


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Dr Tahmina Khatoon

Dr Tahmina Khatoon


Bengali, English


Arundel Parkwood


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Dr Preeti Gupta

Dr Preeti Gupta


English, Hindi, Punjabi


Corinda


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Dr Ankush Goyal

Dr Ankush Goyal


English, Hindi, Punjabi


Corinda


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Dr Eva Capuano 2

Dr Evangeline Capuano


English, French


Annandale


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Dr Afshan Bhagat

Dr Afshan Bhagat


English, Gujerati, Urdu


Pullenvale


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Dr Cheng Guo


English, Mandarin


Chermside


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Dr Lisa Bolton


English


Taigum


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Dr Amitosh Mondal

Dr Amitosh Mondal


English


Chermside


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Dr Shahram Sadeghi


English, Farsi Persian, Kurdish, Turkish


Clayfield


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Dr Xiaoping (Angie) Jiang


Cantonese, English, Mandarin


Smithfield


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Dr Arash Payervand


English, Farsi Persian


Ipswich


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Dr Megan Rowe


English


Pullenvale


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Dr Shaheed Moideen


English, Hindi, Malayalam, Russian


Taigum


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Dr Glynn Kelly


English


Taigum


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Dr Peter Balthes


English


Taigum


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Dr Suraiya Akter


Bengali, English


West End


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Dr Ion Constantinescu


English, Romanian


Annerley


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Doctor Sally Trenorden

Dr Sally Trenorden


English


Clayfield


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Dr Dilip Dhupelia


English, Gujerati


Toowong


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Dr John Bennett


English


Toowong


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Dr Matt Mousavifard


English, Farsi Persian


Taigum


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Dr Ebby Patel


English, Gujerati, Hindi, Urdu, Zulu


West End, Toowong


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Dr Sukhbir Patheja


English


Arundel Parkwood


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Dr Janan Al Bahadly


Arabic, English


Chermside


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Dr-Helen-Browne

Dr Helen Browne


English


Corinda


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Dr Milivoje Tomasevic

Dr Milivoje Tomasevic


Bosnian, Croatian, English, Serbian


Arundel Parkwood


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Dr Dip Chand


English, Fijian, Hindi


Chermside, Carseldine


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