General & family medicine
Everyday care for every age, from childhood through to older adults.
Acute illness, chronic disease management, health assessments, referrals to specialists and ongoing care coordinated by a GP who knows your history.
What we do
Our services
Advance Medical Practice Westmead provides everyday general practice alongside a range of on-site tests and assessments, so most of your care can happen in one visit.
Skin cancer checks
Full skin examinations, spot checks and minor procedures.
Australia has among the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Regular checks find changes early, when they are most treatable.
Vaccinations
Flu, travel and routine childhood immunisations.
Seasonal influenza vaccination, travel vaccines and advice for upcoming trips, and National Immunisation Program schedule vaccines for children and adults.
On-site ultrasound
Imaging at the practice every Tuesday, 12:30pm to 3:30pm.
Ultrasound is performed on site so you do not need a separate trip to an imaging centre. Ask reception about referral and booking.
WorkCover & employment medicals
Workplace injury management and pre-employment assessments.
Certificates of capacity, injury reviews and liaison with employers and insurers, alongside pre-employment and periodic health assessments.
Diabetes care
Diabetes management led by our nurse practitioner.
Structured reviews, medication management, education and care planning for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Hearing checks
Hearing assessments provided on site by Hearing Australia.
Hearing Australia attends the practice to provide hearing checks. Contact reception for the current visiting schedule.
Cardiac testing
Diagnostic heart testing provided on site by CardioFirst.
CardioFirst brings diagnostic cardiac equipment to the practice, so common heart investigations can be arranged without a separate referral appointment elsewhere.
Home visits
Available to regular patients, including outside normal hours.
Home visits can be arranged for regular patients of the practice where clinically appropriate. Please call reception to discuss.
Not sure whether we can help with something? Call reception on (02) 9633 4033 and we will let you know.
Counselling at the practice
Talk to someone who has the time
Pooja Sharma is a Registered Practising Counsellor and Psychotherapist, registered with PACFA and ACA. She offers one-on-one counselling for children, teenagers, adults and families in a warm, respectful and confidential space.
Now booking
30
minute sessions
Bulk billed No GP referral required
- anxiety
- low mood
- stress
- grief
- self-esteem
- relationship and family difficulties
- workplace stress
- bullying and harassment
- life transitions
- Bulk billed, with no GP referral required
- Children, teenagers, adults and families
- Languages spoken: English and Hindi
More about Pooja Sharma
With over 13 years of experience as a teacher, mentor and community advocate, Pooja brings empathy, compassion and a belief in each person’s capacity for resilience and growth.
She also offers relationship counselling, with a particular interest in women’s wellbeing through life transitions, family support, and ADHD-informed counselling across the lifespan.
Her approach is person-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed and culturally responsive, and may draw on CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy to build practical tools for everyday wellbeing.
To book, please call the practice or speak with reception. In an emergency, call 000. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Dietetics at the practice
Practical nutrition advice, one-on-one
Eva Tamrakar is our practice dietician. She sees children, teenagers and adults for 30-minute appointments, with Medicare rebates available when your GP provides a care plan referral.
Now booking
30
minute sessions
Mondays, Tuesdays and every second Thursday
- diabetes
- weight management
- gut health
- high cholesterol
- heart health
- food intolerances
- fussy eating
- pregnancy nutrition
- kidney health
- eating disorders
- Mondays, Tuesdays and every second Thursday
- Medicare rebates with a GP care plan referral
- Children, teenagers and adults
Advance Medical Practice, Westmead. Ask your GP whether a care plan referral is right for you.
Appointments
Ways to see us
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Booked appointments
Book through HotDoc or HealthEngine, or call reception during opening hours. Booking ahead means less waiting.
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Walk-ins
Walk-in appointments are available on some days. Please call reception first to check availability, as unexpected delays can occur.
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Telephone consultations
Telephone consultations are available to patients who have attended the practice in person within the last 12 months.
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Home visits
Available to regular patients of the practice where clinically appropriate, including outside normal opening hours. Call reception to discuss.
Ways to book
Book online, any hour
The practice takes online bookings through both platforms below. Use whichever you prefer. The same appointment times are available on each.
HotDoc
PreferredChoose your doctor and see live availability, including pathology, ultrasound and flu vaccination appointments.
Book with HotDocHealthEngine
Book through HealthEngine if you already use it to manage your appointments.
Book with HealthEngine
Prefer to speak to someone? Call reception on (02) 9633 4033 during opening hours. Walk-in appointments are available on some days. Please call reception first to check availability, as unexpected delays can occur.