Dr Matthew Johnston is a New Zealand trained Geriatrician and General Physician in public and private practice in Palmerston North.
In private practice Dr Johnston's focus is on complex medical care, prioritising quality of life and function by optimising management of multiple medical conditions or comorbidity. His primary goals are to enable people to understand their health situation, and navigate a path forward in their health journey in conjunction with their primary care team.
Services offered: guidance, investigations and management plans for problems including:
General Medicine
- Fatigue/tiredness
- Fibromyalgia and Autonomic dysfunction (Orthostatic Hypotension, POTS)
- Weight loss
- Dizziness/funny turns
- Memory issues
- Breathlessness
- Pain, depending on the nature of the situation
- Nausea/vomiting
Older Person's Health
- Falling and funny turns
- Maintaining independence and function at home
- Slowing down, weight loss and fragility
- Changes in memory and thinking
- Medication complexity and side effects
- Bone health and osteoporosis
