Park Family Practice

15/10/2025

Welcome Back Dr Ryan!

We are thrilled to announce Dr Ryan will be returning to Park Family Practice on 3 November 2025.

Dr Ryan enjoys all aspects of Family Medicine. He completed his hospital training at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst and then went on to complete his Fellowship in General Practice in Central and Eastern Sydney.

Dr Ryan believes in a whole-person approach to healthcare and has a compassionate and thorough approach to all clinical scenarios for his patients. He understand that patients require tailored medical care of their individual health goals and works in unison with his patients to keep them healthy and happy.

Although Dr Ryan loves all aspects of General Practice and Family Medicine, he has particular expertise in:

Dr Ryan enjoys all aspects of Family Medicine. He completed his hospital training at St Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst and then went on to complete his Fellowship in General Practice in Central and Eastern Sydney.

Dr Ryan believes in a whole-person approach to healthcare and has a compassionate and thorough approach to all clinical scenarios for his patients. He understand that patients require tailored medical care of their individual health goals and works in unison with his patients to keep them healthy and happy.

Although Dr Ryan loves all aspects of General Practice and Family Medicine, he has particular expertise in:

Dermatology and Skin Checks
Aged Care Medicine
Mental Health
Sexual Health and LGBT Health
Men’s Health
Gut Health
Preventative Medicine

Outside of medicine, Ryan enjoys travel, skiing, SCUBA Diving and spending time with friends, family and his Dachshund Hamilton.

09/10/2025

🌞 Summer’s Coming – Is Your Skin Ready?🌞

More sun means more exposure – and a greater need to keep an eye on your skin.

At Park Family Practice, you can get a professional skin check with one of our GPs:
✔️ Early detection
✔️ Preventative care
✔️ More affordable than seeing a specialist

Don’t wait for something to change – get ahead of it.

📅 Book your skin check today at Park Family Practice and step into summer with confidence!
📞 Call us or book online now https://www.hotdoc.com.au/.../park-family-practice/doctors

24/09/2025

Meet Dr Glasson!

Rachel is a country-trained GP with extensive experience caring for patients of all ages. Initially trained as a surgical trainee, Rachel has a special interest in skin cancer surgery and is experienced in diagnosing and excising malignant melanomas, as well as tumours, cysts, ulcers, moles, and scars.

Having practiced in the country for 20 years, Rachel is skilled in managing chronic health conditions firsthand, without the need for referrals. Additionally, she is experienced in transgender health, ADHD, mental health, and eating disorders.

She returned to Sydney in 2024 to be closer to family and support her children as they transition from school to university. Outside of medicine, Rachel has a passion for marathon running (having competed at an elite level), skiing, and travelling overseas. She is fluent in German and plays the flute to a semi-professional standard, with plans to audition for the NSW Doctors Orchestra once she is settled back in Sydney.

To book in with Dr Glasson, please click here: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/bondi-junction-NSW-2022/park-family-practice/doctors/dr-rachel-glasson-1

23/09/2025

Meet Dr Zaina!

Dr Zaina Joffe specialises in women’s health and hormones, menopause and perimenopause care, weight management, children’s health, and mental health.

She has a special interest in supporting families to optimise children’s growth, development, and wellbeing, with a focus on nutrition, gut health, ADHD, allergies, and immune support. Zaina loves working collaboratively with parents to give children the best start in life.

With a strong background in mental health, she provides comprehensive care for anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD and more-offering diagnostic support, treatment options, and coordinated management alongside mental health teams to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.

Dr Zaina also has extensive expertise in nutritional medicine, taking a root-cause approach to patient concerns and thoughtfully incorporating functional medicine principles into evidence-based care.

To book in with Dr Zaina, please click here: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/bondi-junction-NSW-2022/park-family-practice/doctors/dr-zaina-joffe-nee-cheema

Park Family Practice offers personalised care to help you be your healthiest self. Visit our highly respected female or male GPs of your choice. Book an appointment now.

10/09/2025

🟡 R U OK? Day is here – 11 September 🟡
Now is the time to check in with yourself and those around you.

If you're feeling low, anxious or just not quite right, support is available, and it starts with a conversation with your GP. 💬

🧠 Mental Health Care Plan
You can access up to 10 Medicare-rebated psychology sessions each year:
✔️ Start with 6 sessions
✔️ Review with your GP for 4 more

🍽️ Eating Disorder Plan
You may be eligible for up to:
✔️ 40 psychology sessions
✔️ 20 dietitian sessions
All rebated through Medicare.

📋 How it works:
1. Book a mental health appointment with one of our GPs
2. We’ll help you create the right care plan
3. Access the support you need with Medicare rebates

💛 Even though today is R U OK? Day, it's important to ask and be asked any day.
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need to start the conversation.

📞 Book in with one of our experienced GPs today by calling 02 9389 5988 or using the link below.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/appointment/reason-message?clinic=park-family-practice&for=you&history=return-visit&reason=184640

04/09/2025

📢 ADHD Prescribing Now Available at Park Family Practice

We’re pleased to announce that ADHD prescribing is now available at PFP for patients who:
✅ Have an existing ADHD diagnosis
✅ Are currently taking ADHD medication

👉 Please note:
This service is currently for continued prescribing only. We are not able to provide ADHD assessments or new diagnoses at this time - although possibly in early 2026 (watch this space!).

We’re proud to expand the care we provide in general practice and continue supporting the evolving needs of our community.

➡️ Next step: Click the link below to book an appointment with Dr Glasson to continue your ADHD prescribing care.
https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/appointment/reason-message?clinic=park-family-practice&doctor=dr-rachel-glasson-1&for=you&history=return-visit&reason=210581

For more information, please speak to your GP or contact our reception team.

21/03/2025

Medically speaking, menopause is puberty in reverse. But unlike puberty, it’s not welcomed or talked about. We need to change how we view this universal biological transition, says Dr. Jen Gu…

21/03/2025

The 4 most common oral diseases are:
🔸 tooth decay
🔸 gum disease
🔸 tooth loss
🔸 oral cancers

Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

07/02/2025

Did you know that the main risk factor for ovarian cancer is age? It's most often diagnosed in women over 50. 🔎 Unfortunately, there is no screening test available, and its symptoms can be easily mistaken for other common illnesses.

Know the signs:
👉 Abdominal bloating
👉 Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
👉 Frequent or urgent urination
👉 Back, abdominal, or pelvic pain
👉 Constipation
👉 Menstrual irregularities
👉 Fatigue
👉 Indigestion
👉 Pain during s*x

If you notice any of these symptoms or if they persist, don’t wait - see your doctor. Early detection can make a difference.

🔗 Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wQoGS

07/02/2025

🤕 Backyard fun doesn't always go to plan, but instant health advice is just a call away.

📞 If your child needs non-urgent medical assistance, call Healthdirect for free on 1800 022 222, anytime of day or night. A registered nurse will help connect you to the right place so your child can get the care they need.

16/01/2025

In a new partnership, our Network and John Hunter Children's Hospital have joined forces with NSW Ambulance to expand the reach of our virtualKIDS service even further through a state-wide referral pathway.

The Referral Pathway to virtualKIDS is an Australian first connecting ambulance clinicians with specialist paediatricians, clinical nurse consultants and registered nurses from our hospitals to provide virtual assessment and care in the patient’s home

“Working with NSW Ambulance paramedics and the Virtual Clinical Care Centre helps us get the best results for families. It also prevents the need for hospital visits, which can be stressful for children or too far for families in remote and regional areas” Amie Donnelly, Nurse Unit Manager, Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, said.

The virtualKIDS Urgent Care Service has been operating for more than two years and can assess and manage various conditions such as mild respiratory infections, gastroenteritis and fevers using video consultations. It is available 24/7 and enables families to access care faster while avoiding unnecessary trips to the Emergency Department.

If your child is unwell and you’re not sure where to turn, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222, anytime day or night. For support in your language, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask for

16/01/2025

Navigating a chronic illness or disability can be challenging, and at times isolating. For Lani and Charlotte, they found strength and solidarity in shared experience.

After being diagnosed with idiopathic thoracic scoliosis in 2017, Charlotte felt like no one could understand what she was going through. Similarly, Lani, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2019, struggled to find anything online that felt relatable.

"Anytime that I would search up lupus, or chronically ill adolescent, it was something written by an adult or a doctor, and that wasn't really what I was looking for, that's not something I can relate to," Lani said.

Inspired by their own lived experience, Lani and Charlotte, alongside their counterparts Joel and Charlie, and the help of teams across our Network, created a podcast, Chronic Conundrums, to answer all of the questions and quandaries about chronic illness and disability.

The podcast creates space for conversations on a range of experiences, from diagnosis and hospitalisations, through to treatment and health care transition services.

"Our intention with the podcast was to really encapsulate the journey. Whilst there are so many different experiences, we wanted to highlight what resonated with all of us as a team," Charlotte said.

As a child safe organisation, our Network is committed to providing opportunities, like this, for children and young people to have their voices heard and valued in a safe and empowering way.

You can listen to Chronic Conundrums anywhere you find your podcasts!