General Medicine

General medicine physicians, also known as internal medicine specialists, are consultants who care for patients with acute medical illnesses, complications of chronic diseases and patients requiring investigation of undiagnosed illnesses. They have expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex and chronic disorders and are specially trained in treating conditions that affect multiple body systems.

At Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus, general medicine physicians care for a wide range of patients, including those with difficult, serious or unusual medical problems. They continue to manage patients until their conditions have stabilised or resolved and work collaboratively with other medical specialties and allied health teams to provide holistic, patient‑centred care.

General medicine physicians are highly knowledgeable in managing complex medication regimens and the interactions that can occur when treating multiple conditions simultaneously. They work closely with sub‑specialists such as haematologists, cardiologists and other medical and surgical teams to optimise patient outcomes.

Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus delivers private inpatient services within the broader Joondalup Health Campus, one of Western Australia’s largest hospitals providing comprehensive public health services for patients of all ages, from birth through to older adulthood.

This integrated campus model provides additional assurance for patients through access to high‑level facilities and services, including a comprehensive Emergency Department with a dedicated paediatric area, modern operating theatres, a cardiac catheter laboratory, and intensive care and high dependency units.

General medicine physicians provide care across various medical wards within Joondalup Health Campus, including the Telemetry Care Unit and the Medical Assessment Unit (MAU).

Patients presenting to the Emergency Department who require admission under general medicine are transferred to the Medical Assessment Unit for ongoing management by a multidisciplinary team. This team may include nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, social workers, pharmacists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and dietitians. Patients with private health insurance may choose to be admitted under Ramsay Private services located within Joondalup Health Campus.

General medicine physicians may also be involved in pre‑operative assessment, providing advice on a patient’s medical risk profile and recommending strategies to minimise surgical risk. They play an important role in post‑operative care, including the management of existing medical conditions and any complications that may arise.

More information about the general medicine physicians providing care through Ramsay Private at Joondalup Health Campus is available here.