Consultant Physician and Geriatrician
Dr Sheila Rahman
Dr Sheila Rahman is a consultant physician and geriatrician supporting perioperative preparation, frailty, cognition, medication, falls, bone health and recovery for older adults.
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Background
Dr Sheila Rahman provides specialist physician and geriatric care for older adults, with a particular interest in medical optimisation around surgery. She works collaboratively with surgeons, general practitioners, hospital teams, patients and families to support safe, coordinated care.
Her practice includes comprehensive geriatric assessment, frailty, cognition, medication review, falls and bone health, rehabilitation and discharge planning. She is also engaged in clinical leadership, research and quality improvement, including work with the ANZ Hip Fracture Registry.
Clinical interests
- Perioperative medicine and medical optimisation
- Comprehensive geriatric assessment
- Frailty, cognition and memory assessment
- Medication review
- Falls, bone health and fracture prevention
- Rehabilitation and recovery after surgery or major illness
Booking and referral
A medical referral is generally required. Appointments may be coordinated through Compass Geriatrics on 1800 955 802, with Joint Vision Patient Services able to guide the appropriate pathway.
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