LATEST NEWS
We're pleased to announce that Dr. Anmar Al-Heilfi, Geriatrician and General Medicine Specialist, will be joining our practice on August 26, 2025. Dr. Al-Heilfi is now accepting referrals.
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Dr. Anmar Al-Heilfi is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for older adults. With a focus on geriatrics and a strong foundation in general medicine, he offers comprehensive geriatric assessments, chronic disease management, cognitive and falls evaluations, and medication reviews.
Dr. Al-Heilfi is passionate about supporting aging well, promoting independence, and providing personalized care tailored to each patient's needs. With years of experience and a commitment to continuity of care, he aims to be a trusted partner for both patients and referring GPs. Together, we can improve outcomes and quality of life in later years. Dr. Al-Heilfi is also fluent in Arabic.
WELCOME TO COMPCARE SPECIALIST CENTRE
Caring For Life
ABOUTÂ COMPCARE SPECIALIST CENTRE
The Care You Deserve
CompCare Specialist Centre is a newly established practice based at the new Calvary Adelaide Hospital providing comprehensive and ongoing long-term ambulatory and inpatient care for patients.
Our practice is headed by two directors, Dr Boon Loong Tan and Dr Vanessa Tee. The directors of our practice value good communication and are committed to building long-term good rapport with patients, peers and staff alike in line with the company’s motto ‘Caring For Life’.
DR BOON TAN - BA MB BCH BAO, MRCPI, FRACP
Geriatrician, Internal Medicine and Stroke Physician
Dr Boon Tan is a Consultant Geriatrician, Internal Medicine and Stroke Physician obtained his bachelor of arts and medical degree in Trinity College, University of Dublin, Ireland. Dr Tan's special interest include Memory disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Falls, Stroke, Rehabilitation, Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment. He provides consultation and admission services at the Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Ashford Hospital, St Andrew's Hospital, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, North Eastern Community Hospital and Memorial Hospital.
DR VANESSA TEE - MBBS, FRACP
Respiratory and Sleep Medicine
Dr Vanessa Tee is a Consultant Physician in Respiratory and Sleep Medicine. She completed her Respiratory training at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital followed by a fellowship in Sleep Medicine at the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Dr Tee is multi-lingual and can consult in English, Mandarin, Hokkien and Cantonese. Her special interest include Bronchoscopy, EBUS, Lung cancer, Airway disease, Sleep apnoea, Respiratory failure, Insomnia. She has visiting rights to Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Ashford Hospital, Calvary North Adelaide Hospital, St Andrew's Hospital and Memorial Hospital.
DR SHASTI SMITH - MBBS, FRACP
Geriatrician and Internal Medicine Physician
Dr Shasti Smith completed his undergraduate training in Monash University in 2009 and moved to Adelaide for his postgraduate training. He has undertaken advanced training in Geriatric Medicine and General Medicine in hospitals around South Australia since then. He currently practices in these disciplines in public and private settings. As a Geriatrician, he believes that ongoing longitudinal care is imperative to better health outcomes. His clinical interests include that of complex patients, acute care of the older persons, cognitive disorders (dementia/memory Disorders) and movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, he provides Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for patients living in a variety of settings.
DR SAIF HAMDOON - MBBS, FRACP, MPH
Geriatrician
Dr Saif Hamdoon, a dedicated consultant geriatrician fluent in Arabic and English, brings a wealth of experience from his work both overseas and across Australia, including WA, QLD, NSW, and SA. With a passion for geriatric medicine, Dr Saif Hamdoon specialises in neurodegenerative conditions, multi-morbidity, and acute geriatrics. His patient-centered approach reflects his commitment to providing comprehensive care tailored to each individual's needs. Dr Saif Hamdoon's expertise and enthusiasm for all aspects of geriatric medicine make him a valued asset in improving the quality of life for elderly patients.
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DR ANMAR AL-HEILFI - MBCHB, PGDIP RHEUM, FRACP
Geriatrician and general medicine specialist
Dr. Anmar Al-Heilfi is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for older adults. With a focus on geriatrics and a strong foundation in general medicine, he offers comprehensive geriatric assessments, chronic disease management, cognitive and falls evaluations, and medication reviews.
We are offering Telehealth service for patients who have been impacted by COVID-19. Our consultants will call you to discuss your condition, at the same time as your previously arranged appointment time. We do ask that you ensure your referral is current to utilise this service.
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We thank you for your understanding.
OUR SERVICES
Taking Care of You
RESPIRATORY MEDICINE
Interventional pulmonology
Radial EBUS for lung nodule
Linear EBUS for lymph node biopsy, mediastinal staging
Pleural procedure – pleural biopsy, pleural fluid aspiration
Interstitial lung disease - transbronchial cryobiopsy​
Lung volume reduction with endobronchial valves for severe emphysema
Bronchial thermoplasty for severe asthma
Cryo-resection of intraluminal tumour/granulation tissue
Balloon dilatation
Indwelling pleural catheter insertion
Removal of foreign body
Lung cancer
Pleural disease including pleural effusion
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Asthma
Interstitial lung disease
Bronchiectasis
SLEEP MEDICINE
Sleep apnoea – obstructive sleep apnoea, central sleep apnoea
Nocturnal hypoventilation syndrome - neuromuscular disorder, obesity hypoventilation syndrome
Insomnia
Narcolepsy and hypersomnolence syndrome
Restless leg syndrome, periodic limb movement disorder
Parasomnia – REM behaviour disorder
GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Neurodegeneration (Dementia/Memory Disorders)
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments
Falls
Orthogeriatric medicine
Onco-geriatric Medicine
Bone Health
PARKINSON DISEASE AND RELATED DISORDERS (INCLUDING ASSISTED DEVICE THERAPIES)
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STROKE MEDICINE
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PERIOPERATIVE MEDICINE
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REHABILITATION MEDICINE
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ACUTE INTERNAL MEDICINE
Neurology - Headaches, vertigo, acute confusional state, encephalopathy
Cardiorespiratory – Cardiac failure, exacerbation of asthma/COPD, undifferentiated dyspnoea, pulmonary embolus
Gastrointestinal – Weight loss, gastroenteritis, undifferentiated liver abnormalities
Renal – Acute kidney injury, electrolyte imbalances
Haematology – Undifferentiated anemia, iron deficiency
Infectious diseases – Pneumonia, urinary tract infection, pyelonephritis, gastroenteritis, meningitis, osteomyelitis
Endocrine – Diabetes Mellitus, thyroid disorders, parathyroid disorders
Rheumatology – Polymyalgia Rheumatica, temporal arteritis, Raynaud’s Disease
Pain management
CONTACT US
For appointments and all enquiries please contact us:
Level 5, Consulting Building
Calvary Adelaide Hospital
120 angas Street , Adelaide
SA 5000
Phone 08 7077 2199
Fax 08 7223 2091
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed
Public Holidays: Closed