Diagnosis. Management. Prevention. Advocacy. Quality of Life. Dignity.
Older Persons Specialist
Diagnosis. Management. Prevention. Advocacy. Quality of Life. Dignity.
Older Persons Specialist
About Dr Ronald Wai
Dr Ronald, Your Specialist
Geriatrician and Consultant Physician. Older Persons and Aged Care Specialist
Qualifications
Dr Ronald FRACP graduated from the University of Newcastle, Australia and completed training in the specialities of Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Medicine and General and Acute Care Medicine through the renowned Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
He is currently serving the people of NSW in his role as a public Staff specialist in Palliative care during the week and contributing to Nursing Home care as a Physician in various parts of state. He has worked extensively in Australia including in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Queensland and Tasmania.
Expertise
Expertise
Dr Ronald can diagnose and manage a broad range of medical issues concerning the health and wellbeing of the elderly.
His training has allowed him to develop passion and understanding for frailty, cognitive issues, advanced care planning, health advocacy and promotion, preventative care, polypharmacy, multimorbidity, aged care psychosocial issues and more. He has a passion for ensuring dignity, comfort and quality of life are respected. He is eager to ensure you live better as much as possible.
Dr Ronald speaks English, Cantonese and conversational Mandarin.
Services offered
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment and Optimisation
A thorough, multidimensional evaluation of an older person's medical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and social status. The assessment forms the foundation of an integrated, individualised care plan addressing all aspects of the patient's health and wellbeing.
Dementia & Cognitive Impairment
Expert diagnosis and management of dementia (including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia), mild cognitive impairment, and other memory disorders. Includes neuropsychological assessment, medication management, and family support.
Falls Prevention
Comprehensive assessment of fall risk factors — including medications, vision, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, and home environment — with evidence-based intervention strategies to reduce falls, improve balance, and maintain mobility and independence
Frailty & Functional Decline
Identification and management of frailty syndrome and sarcopenia, including exercise prescription, nutritional assessment and support, optimisation of chronic conditions, and strategies to maintain or restore functional independence.
Polypharmacy
Careful, systematic review and rationalisation of medications in older patients. Aims to reduce adverse drug effects, drug interactions, and inappropriate prescribing, while ensuring essential medications are continued and optimised
Advanced Care Planning
Facilitation of advance care planning discussions to ensure patients' values, goals, and preferences are documented and respected.
Aged Care Assessments & Transitions Assessment
Assessment and support for older patients and families navigating the aged care system, including ACAT assessments, coordination with aged care providers, and guidance on residential aged care placement and home care packages.
Delirium Assessment & Management
Specialist assessment and management of delirium in older patients, including identification of underlying causes, non-pharmacological and pharmacological management, and prevention strategies for at-risk patients
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Assessment and management of osteoporosis and fracture risk in older adults, including bone density review, calcium and vitamin D optimisation, and prescription of bone-protective medications where indicated
Perioperative optimisation
Comprehensive geriatric assessment and optimisation of older adults before surgery, including frailty, cognition, medications, nutrition and functional status, with strategies to reduce perioperative complications and support recovery.
Geriatric Oncology
Specialist assessment and management of older adults with cancer, including frailty, cognition, function, comorbidities and medications, to help guide treatment decisions, improve treatment tolerance and maintain quality of life.