Geriatric Medicine is a specialty of medicine concerned with physical, mental, functional and social conditions in older patients. This group of patients are considered to have a high degree of frailty and active multiple pathology, requiring a holistic approach. Diseases may present differently in old age and are often very difficult to diagnose. The response to treatment is often delayed and there is frequently a need for social support.

Geriatric Medicine therefore exceeds organ orientated medicine offering additional therapy in a multidisciplinary team setting. The main aim is to optimise the functional status of the older person and improve the quality of life and autonomy. Geriatric Medicine is not specifically age defined but will deal with the typical morbidity found in older patients. Most patients will be over 65 years of age but the problems best dealt with by the speciality of Geriatric Medicine become much more common in the 80+ age group.

Dr Farhan has 16 years managing medical issues in adults and is able to see patients aged 16 years and older.

We are 5 mins walk from Kembangan MRT. See our directions page for more details or watch our video. 

An onset of memory loss or a change in behaviour in an older person deserves a medical consultation. 

Please bring along any previous laboratory investigations, radiological investigations (including CT or MRI Brain) and a complete medication list, if any. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Please bring along any spectacles, hearing aids and walking aids. 

If the nursing home permits a visiting doctor, Dr Farhan is able to offer a consultation in the nursing home. Contact us to book an appointment.