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Joanne Kok
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Joanne provides expert nephrology care with a focus on dialysis management, diabetesrelated kidney disease, and telehealth services. Her patientcentered approach ensures improved outcomes and quality of life for her patients.
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Joanne Kok
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Nurse Practitioner
Specialities
Patient education and chronic disease management
Telehealth and digital health solutions for renal patients
Multidisciplinary care coordination
Diabetesrelated kidney disease
Nephrology and renal care, including dialysis management
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Biography

Joanne Kok is an experienced Nephrology Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of expertise in renal care, dialysis management, and chronic disease treatment. She is a compassionate healthcare provider who excels in patient education and multidisciplinary care coordination. Joanne’s dedication to integrating telehealth innovations has improved access to care for renal patients in both urban and remote settings.

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Australia, Australia
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Female
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25+ years
experience
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English
Hobbies

Joanne is passionate about professional development, renal research, and contributing to innovations in digital health. Outside work, she dedicates time to mentoring nursing students and advancing her expertise in chronic disease management.

Achievements
Led the development of telehealth packages for patient education and assessment.
Designed a COVID19 preparedness plan for haemodialysis units.
Successfully implemented quality improvement projects using MARS reporting systems.
Extensive experience in haemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation care.
Qualifications
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Post Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Management (Flinders University – Awaiting Graduation 2024)
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Master of Nurse Practitioner (Monash University – 2020)
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Post Graduate Certificate in Nephrology Nursing (The Queen Elizabeth Hospital – 2010)
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Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (MWT Institute – 2013)
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Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing) (University of Sydney – 2000)
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How
Joanne Kok
can help you
Joanne provides expert nephrology care with a focus on dialysis management, diabetesrelated kidney disease, and telehealth services. Her patientcentered approach ensures improved outcomes and quality of life for her patients.
Book now
Availability
4:20 pm
4:20 pm
4:20 pm
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