Specialist Geriatrician
Dr. Richard Oscar Chan, MBBS (The University of Melbourne 2001), FRACP
Dr. Chan is a Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians in the area of Geriatric Medicine.
My philosophy has always been to deliver the highest quality healthcare I possibly can. This comes about for me through a strong foundation in training and a continual pursuit of knowledge and excellence.
For my patients, this is achieved through a holistic approach and an individually tailored plan in a safe, caring and experienced environment. I studied Medicine at the St. Vincent's Hospital Clinical School of the University of Melbourne, Australia in 2001. After graduating, I worked at various hospitals affiliated with the University of Hong Kong and Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin with the Chinese University of Hong Kong. I was fortunate enough to complete my specialist physician training in Geriatric Medicine at Westmead Hospital and Liverpool Hospital.
Formerly a consultant general physician and specialist geriatrician at Liverpool Hospital from 2018 to 2021, I am now in private practice and enjoy my clinical work as well as teaching and charitable trips to Myanmar and China.
I am the clinical director of the following specialist services:
1. Aged Care VMO Specialist providing home visits to patients living at their homes in Australia and collaborating with GP’s and specialist geriatricians.
2. Seven Sylvia Avenue Medical Practice in Carlingford providing specialist general medicine and geriatric (Aged Care) outpatient clinics.
3. Sydney Specialist Perioperative Medicine Group Pty Ltd.
The return I get from this experience is beyond measure and keeps me grounded.
I maintain my expertise by also keeping abreast of worldwide developments in General Internal Medicine, Aged Care and Rehabilitation and attending both Domestic and International Courses and Conferences.
Quality Guarantee
Confidentiality, Privacy & Accreditation
Your safety is important to me. Below is a list of clinics that I am affiliated with.
All are of the highest order and accredited by the GPA ACCREDITATION Plus:
Shop 18, Oxford Village, 63 Oxford Street, DARLINGHURST, NSW 2010
Phone (02) 9194 2010
Fax (02) 9194 2008
FRIDAY
Seven Sylvia Avenue Medical Practice
7 Sylvia Avenue, CARLINGFORD, NSW 2118
7samp.com.au
Shop 5, 8-10 Northumberland Road
AUBURN, NSW 2144
Phone (02) 8068 7376
Fax (02) 8068 7334
TUESDAY
Shop 2/25-27 South St GRANVILLE NSW 2142
Phone (02) 7804 3700
Fax (02) 7804 3737
WEDNESDAY
PRIVATE FEES applied (NO Bulk Billing)
65A Queen Street
ST MARYS, NSW 2760
Phone (02) 9833 7211
Fax (02) 9833 7299
THURSDAY
PRIVATE FEES applied (NO Bulk Billing)
GPA ACCREDITATION Plus is the only general practice accreditation system accredited by JAS-ANZ (Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand), an independent accreditation body, and offers a quality guarantee for patients.
General Practices are assessed for accreditation against the Royal Australian College of General Practice (RACGP) Standards for General Practices. The members of the GPA Advisory Board and Accreditation Committee are practising doctors, General Practice academics, key opinion leaders, and community delegates having detailed knowledge of General Practice and its associated risk management.
The accreditation process assesses that the rights and needs of patients are being addressed. Accreditation also assesses the standard of the practice premises, organisation, staffing systems and medical record management. GPA Accreditation Plus is a pathway to SSPMG services highlighting: Enhanced patient care, Increased professional satisfaction, Improved Practice efficiency and Superior risk management.
As a patient with SSPMG, you have onsite access to our highly-regarded Specialists working in close collaboration with your GP to manage your health.
Former Public Hospital Appointment
I was formerly a Consultant General Physician and Specialist Geriatrician at Liverpool Hospital and Conjoint Lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of New South Wales from 2018 to 2021.
Liverpool Hospital participates in the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program, incorporating the Australian Commission on Quality and Safety Accreditation Standards and have achieved full accreditation status of the Council.
Liverpool Hospital now provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
The Hospital is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of statewide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the University of Western Sydney.
Medical Specialist: Geriatric Medicine
The role of your geriatrician and your multidisciplinary team.
Geriatricians are skilled to inspire clinical environments and management practices that meet the needs of the complex, older patient. I am here to promote a therapeutic environment for older patients, recognising their personal, medical, social, functional and psychological needs. To reach for our goals for our clients, I heed the advice of a team of knowledgeable and skilful health care professionals. A co-ordinated multi-disciplinary team approach is central to the provision of best practice in Geriatric Medicine.
Our multidisciplinary team comprises medical, nursing and allied health staff (including dietetian, neuropsychologist, occupational therapist, pharmacist, physiotherapist, social worker and speech pathologist). Accurate, comprehensive assessment is critical for effective management. Syndromal and atypical disease presentation is a core feature of Geriatric Medicine, increasing diagnostic complexity. Co-morbid disease modifies and complicates intervention.
Working together, our team assists patients to achieve their maximum level of physical, functional and cognitive potential, whilst promoting positive attitudes towards the care of older patients.
