Dr Kelly Wright
Geriatrician
Dr Kelly Wright is the Founder and Lead Geriatrician of Age Right in Melbourne. Specialising in Aged Care, Dr. Wright furthered her expertise in the UK at the Royal Bristol Infirmary, focusing on cognition, falls, and developing an ortho-geriatric model within the British health system. With over 13 years of experience, she is a well-established specialist in her field.
Dr Wright is passionate about providing proactive care in a relaxed outpatient setting, advocating for a model of care that emphasises healthy aging. Her pioneering vision introduces a multidisciplinary team approach to private geriatric practice.
Dr. Wright is dedicated to preventative medicine and believes in the importance of team involvement in health care, often scheduling family conferences for care planning. She is available for consultations for VCAT hearings, capacity assessments, and can facilitate referrals to the My Aged Care assessment team.
Balancing her professional life, Dr. Wright is a mother to four young boys, including twins. She enjoys running and trains for various events. Dr. Wright also organizes the Age Right team for the annual Memory Walk and Jog in May. Additionally, she volunteers for the local multiple birth association, offering support to mothers of twins through her role as vice president of the Northern Inner Multiple Birth Association, and serves as a cub leader for Scouts Victoria.