Dr Samhita Penukonda

Dr Samhita Penukonda is trained as a Geriatrician (Aged Care Specialist) and offers outpatient consulting at Age Well Specialist Centre, based at Niddrie, and John Fawkner Hospital Consulting Suites. She also facilitates nursing home visits in north-western areas of Melbourne.

Through varied clinical exposure and experience, she has developed a broad skillset, with expertise across all areas of geriatric medicine. She is passionate about providing high-quality, holistic care to her patients and their families, and aims to deliver proactive care to elderly patients in an outpatient environment, with a focus on ensuring they are ageing well.

Hospitals practising at

• John Fawkner Private Hospital

Other languages spoken

• Telugu

Areas of special interest

• Cognitive disorders
• Dementia diagnosis
• BPSD management (behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia)
• Falls
• Polypharmacy
• Comprehensive geriatric assessments
• Managing multiple comorbidities
• Advanced care planning

Qualifications

• MBBS
• FRACP