Dr Bilyana Konstantinova

Dr. Bilyana Konstantinova has been practicing as a Geriatrician for over 20 years since completing her MBBS at the University Teaching Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria, in 1998. She immigrated to Australia and completed her advanced training in geriatrics at St. George and Sutherland hospitals, obtaining her FRACP in 2010.

Dr. Konstantinova has extensive experience in geriatric care and ageing-related conditions. She worked as the Head of the Department of Geriatric Medicine at Campbelltown and Camden hospitals, where she also led the Hospital in the Home program at CCLHD. She has been a Staff Specialist and Senior Geriatrician at Gosford Hospital (Central Coast Local Health District) for several years, providing geriatric services for both inpatients and outpatients.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Konstantinova is passionate about education and holds a Senior Lecturer position at the School of Medicine, University of Newcastle. She started her private consulting rooms at Campbelltown Private Hospital in 2014 and has continued to work in the community by visiting nursing homes and supporting GP centres in the Mid North Coast.

Dr. Konstantinova has contributed to research in geriatric medicine, particularly focusing on healthy ageing, falls prevention, and dementia syndromes. She has worked on studies that aim to improve the management of ageing patients, frailty, and chronic diseases among the elderly.

Her research has also explored the impact of community-based care for the elderly and the integration of services for people with dementia. She has presented her findings at medical conferences and contributed to healthcare publications related to geriatrics and mental health care for older adults.

• Recognized for Excellence in Geriatric Care and Ageing Research

• Awarded for Outstanding Contributions to Dementia Management

• Honored for Leadership in Falls Prevention Programs

• Nominated for Best GP in Healthy Ageing and Longevity Medicine

Dr. Konstantinova has authored several research papers and articles on geriatric care, falls prevention, and healthy ageing. Her work on preventive care for the elderly and dementia management has been published in geriatrics and medical journals. She has contributed to medical books and online platforms focusing on mental health care and ageing-related healthcare issues.