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Dr Ernest Tam

Geriatric Medicine Hurstville

Dr Ernest Tam

14 years of experience

9,702+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ernest Tam at a glance

Dr Ernest Tam is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Hurstville, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Hurstville, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ernest Tam is a dedicated medical professional who provides compassionate and comprehensive care to their patients. They are committed to delivering individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs. Dr Tam's approach to patient care emphasises open communication and shared decision-making to ensure the best possible health outcomes.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ernest Tam

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Hurstville (AU)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    Universitat de València, Hurstville (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-215184 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-52B7DD0C · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 102
Annual physical exam 99395 1,016
Vaccination administration 90471 2,296
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,015

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ernest Tam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ernest Tam with the team
WITH TEAM
Ernest Tam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Ernest Tam

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across AU
    Ernest Tam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1093/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36757189 · cited by 142
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Ernest Tam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7745/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34996997 · cited by 132
  3. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across AU
    Ernest Tam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7919/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30523314 · cited by 82

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Geriatric Medicine European Annual Congress (Geriatric Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Geriatric Medicine National Society Meeting · Hurstville · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — Hurstville · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ernest.tam@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ernest Tam's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ernest Tam treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Geriatric Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hurstville matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Hurstville carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Ernest Tam specialise in?

    Ernest Tam specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Hurstville, AU.

  • What conditions does Ernest Tam treat?

    Ernest Tam treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ernest Tam practise?

    Ernest Tam practises in Hurstville, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ernest Tam speak?

    Ernest Tam speaks English.

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