
Dr Claudia Cheng
General and Geriatric Medicine Specialist
MBBS (UTAS), FRACP, MClinEpi (USyd)
About Dr Claudia Cheng
Dr Claudia Cheng is a highly qualified Geriatrician and General Medicine specialist in
Adelaide, dedicated to providing holistic, patient-centred care for older adults. She is
passionate about supporting healthy ageing and improving quality of life for older adults through comprehensive geriatric assessment and evidence-based care.
Dr Cheng completed her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the
University of Tasmania in 2015, followed by Basic Physician Training at Flinders Medical
Centre. She undertook advanced specialty training across South Australia's Health network, gaining experience in both acute hospital and community settings. Dr Cheng has also completed a Master of Clinical Epidemiology at the University of Sydney, further strengthening her commitment to evidence-based geriatric medicine.
Areas of expertise
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Comprehensive geriatric assessment
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Cognitive assessments, diagnosis and management of dementia, including advanced care planning
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Falls prevention and osteoporosis management
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Managing complex comorbidities in older adults
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Medication review and rationalisation