Speciality
Subspeciality
- General Medicine
Areas of interest
Geriatrics
About
Dr.Makkada is a practising Geriatrician and a Physician specialising in the care of the elderly in Geelong for over eighteen
years. His interests include Cognitive Impairment in the elderly, Heart Failure, Falls Prevention, Polypharmacy and Comprehensive
Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation of the elderly. He teaches Deakin Medical students at Barwon Health. He's an
experienced Physician and is known as a knowledgeable and caring Geriatrician in the greater Geelong and Otway regions.
Consulting locations
Consulting Location
Epworth Geelong - Sessional Consulting Suites
1 Epworth Place
Waurn Ponds
VIC
3216
Epworth locations
Qualifications
- MBBS
- M.D(General Medicine)
- FRACP
Education and training
- Teach Medical Students at The McKellar Centre
- Teach BPTs &Advanced Trainees at The McKellar Centre,Geelong
Research
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Hypertension in the Elderly
- Anticoagulation in the Elderly
- Falls Risk Assessment and Multi modal Interventions
- Heart Failure in the Elderly
Professional Associations
- RACP
- ANZSGM
Public Appointments
- Barwon Health