As people age, healthcare needs can become increasingly complex. Many older adults live with multiple chronic conditions, memory concerns, mobility issues, medication challenges, or changes in independence that require a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to care.

At Kildare Road Medical Centre, patients and referring doctors in Blacktown and Western Sydney can access specialist geriatric medicine services with Dr Amit Gupta, an experienced Geriatrician consulting from the practice.

Dr Gupta provides comprehensive assessment and management for a broad range of conditions affecting older adults, with a focus on maintaining quality of life, independence, safety, and overall wellbeing.

Book with a GP consulting at KRMC here in order to organise your referral.

To learn more about other Specialists consulting at KRMC click here. 

Contact our reception team if you have any questions about organizing an appointment with Dr Gupta.

Experienced Geriatrician Serving Blacktown & Western Sydney

Dr Amit Gupta graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2005 and completed physician training across Concord, Westmead and Nepean Hospitals before specialising in Geriatric Medicine and obtaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2018.

Over many years, Dr Gupta has worked extensively across hospital, rehabilitation, community, and aged care settings throughout Western Sydney. He has clinical privileges at several hospitals and regularly works with older patients experiencing complex medical, cognitive, and functional concerns.

Dr Gupta is known for taking a thoughtful and holistic approach to geriatric medicine, recognising that the health concerns affecting older adults are often interconnected and may involve physical health, cognition, mobility, mood, medications, social supports, and day-to-day functioning.

What Does a Geriatrician Do?

A geriatrician is a physician who specialises in the healthcare of older adults.

Unlike single-organ specialties, geriatric medicine focuses on the overall health, function, and quality of life of older patients, particularly when multiple medical conditions or age-related concerns are present at the same time.

Patients are commonly referred to a geriatrician for concerns such as:

• Memory loss or cognitive decline
• Dementia assessment and management
• Falls or balance problems
• Frailty and reduced mobility
• Parkinson’s disease
• Complex medication management
• Recurrent hospital admissions
• Functional decline
• Depression or mood changes in older adults
• Multiple chronic medical conditions

Dr Gupta works closely with patients, families, carers, GPs, allied health providers, and hospital teams to help coordinate care and support safe, practical long-term management plans.

Cognition & Dementia Assessment

One of Dr Gupta’s major areas of interest is the assessment of cognition and dementia.

Memory changes can occur for many different reasons, and early assessment can often help identify potentially reversible causes, clarify diagnosis, and assist with planning and support.

Patients may be referred for concerns including:

• Memory loss
• Confusion
• Changes in behaviour or personality
• Difficulty managing medications or finances
• Concerns raised by family members
• Assessment of decision-making capacity
• Dementia diagnosis and ongoing management

Dr Gupta performs comprehensive assessments and works collaboratively with patients and families to provide guidance regarding treatment options, safety considerations, support services, and future planning where appropriate.

Falls, Mobility & Frailty Assessment

Falls are a major cause of injury and hospitalisation in older adults and often have multiple contributing factors.

Dr Gupta has experience in assessing falls risk and identifying contributing medical, neurological, cardiovascular, medication-related, and mobility factors.

Assessment may include review of:

• Balance and mobility
• Blood pressure changes
• Medication side effects
• Neurological conditions
• Cardiovascular risk factors
• Bone health and fracture risk
• Functional decline

Management plans may involve coordination with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, GPs, rehabilitation teams, and community support services where appropriate.

Parkinson’s Disease & Neurological Conditions

Dr Gupta also has a clinical interest in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions affecting older adults.

Many neurological conditions can impact mobility, balance, cognition, mood, and independence over time. Dr Gupta provides ongoing assessment and management support, often working collaboratively with neurologists, GPs, carers, and allied health providers to optimise patient care.

Chronic Medical Conditions in Older Adults

Older patients frequently live with multiple chronic conditions that can interact in complex ways.

Dr Gupta provides geriatric assessment and management for chronic medical conditions including cardiovascular disease and other neurological and age-related health concerns.

His approach focuses on balancing evidence-based medical care with practical goals around independence, symptom management, safety, and quality of life.

Supporting Referring GPs & Healthcare Providers

Dr Gupta values strong collaboration with referring doctors and healthcare providers across Blacktown and Western Sydney.

He recognises the important role of the patient’s regular GP in coordinating ongoing care and aims to provide clear communication, practical recommendations, and timely correspondence following assessment.

Referrals are welcomed for both short-term specialist assessment and longer-term co-management where appropriate.

Convenient Geriatric Medicine Consultations in Blacktown

By consulting from Kildare Road Medical Centre, Dr Gupta provides convenient access to specialist geriatric medicine services close to home for patients across Blacktown and Western Sydney.

The practice is located near Westpoint Shopping Centre and Blacktown Train Station, with nearby parking available.

Referrals & Appointments

A valid GP referral is required to see Dr Amit Gupta.

Appointments can be organised through Kildare Road Medical Centre reception. Referrals are welcome from GPs, hospitals, aged care providers, and allied health practitioners across Western Sydney.

Book with a GP consulting at KRMC here in order to organise your referral.

To learn more about other Specialists consulting at KRMC click here. 

Contact our reception team if you have any questions about organizing an appointment with Dr Gupta.