Vasi Naganathan is a Geriatrician based in Concord, NSW. You can find the practice at Building 76, Hospital Rd, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia. Vasi focuses on health care for older adults, where several issues can happen at the same time and it helps to have one clinician looking at the bigger picture.
Geriatric care is often about keeping people steady and safe in everyday life. In many cases, that means helping manage memory and thinking changes like dementia, and also dealing with delirium, which can come on fairly suddenly. It can also include support after a stroke, and ongoing care for people living with long-term heart problems such as heart failure, and past heart attacks.
Urinary problems are another big part of care for older patients. This can include urinary incontinence, and also bladder outlet issues linked with an enlarged prostate (BPH). Sometimes there are concerns with constipation as well, including chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC), along with the strain it can put on the body.
Vasi also looks after people with conditions that affect strength, mobility, and daily comfort. Muscle atrophy can be part of ageing or long-term illness, and it may be managed alongside chronic pain. Bone health matters too, so osteoporosis is often considered, along with the bigger risks that come with getting older.
Weight and nutrition issues can be tough in the older years. Vasi may help manage obesity, abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related problems like anaemia and malnutrition. At times, people also need help with circulation health, including peripheral artery disease, and planning what to do next when symptoms flare up.
Infections and serious illnesses have also been part of this care focus, including COVID-19 and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). The goal is usually the same: a clear plan that supports recovery, reduces setbacks, and helps the body cope.
When it comes to experience, Vasi provides hands-on geriatric care for common and complex needs seen in older adults. Education details aren’t listed in this profile, but the work centres on practical, patient-focused geriatric medicine. Clinical trials and research work are not noted here.