North St Ives Medical

07/03/2026

A recent report on Australia’s new Urgent Care Clinics raises an important point about how healthcare works best.

Since 2023, more than 130 Urgent Care Clinics have opened across Australia to treat urgent but non-life-threatening issues like infections, minor injuries and illnesses that need quick attention.

The report shows they are being widely used, with millions of visits and high patient satisfaction.

That’s encouraging.

But it also highlights a challenge.

In around one in three visits, there was no follow-up communication with the patient’s usual GP.

This matters because healthcare rarely happens in a single visit.

Good healthcare often comes from continuity - seeing a doctor who knows your history, your medications, and how your health has changed over time.

That relationship helps ensure care is coordinated and nothing important is missed.

Urgent care clinics have an important role in the system.

But the foundation of healthcare will always be the ongoing relationship between a patient and their GP.

At North St Ives Medical Practice, that long-term relationship with our patients is something we value deeply.

Because the best care isn’t just about treating today’s problem.

It’s about looking after your health over the long term.

14/02/2026

A proper skin check is not rushed.
It is careful, systematic and considered.

For many, it provides reassurance.
For others, it enables early detection of subtle changes.

If it has been a while since your last skin check, this is a sensible time to book.

Dr Masoud Moghadam consults Tuesdays and Thursdays at North St Ives Medical Practice.
Welcoming new patients.
(02) 9144 7340 | Online bookings available

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16/01/2026

Dr Jess is passionate about caring for families - and as a mum herself, she understands how busy life can get.

She’s joined North St Ives Medical to support mums, bubs, and families with thoughtful, evidence-led care.

Dr Jess is now available every Saturday, and also throughout the week.

Book online to secure an appointment.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/st-ives-NSW-2075/north-st-ives-medical-practice/doctors/dr-jessica-elmasry-2

22/09/2025

💙 New at North St Ives Medical: Cardiologist Dr Jason Kaplan.

Are you due for a heart check?

Dr Kaplan is approachable, thorough, and focused on prevention as well as advanced care. Whether it’s keeping active hearts safe, early detection with imaging, or support during and after cancer treatment, he’s here to help you look after your heart health for the long run.

Request a GP referral & book your consultation today.

📞 9144 7340

A trusted local practice offering thoughtful, consistent care. We’re part of this community — here to listen, support, and to walk alongside you with care that doesn’t rush, doesn’t forget — because you’re never just a patient to us.

29/08/2025

12/08/2025

The heart of the practice? You’re looking at them.
This crew is pure gold 💛

07/08/2025

From the moment Natalie walked through the door, we knew she was the kind of doctor who just gets it — kind, calm, curious, and deeply experienced. The kind of GP people instantly feel comfortable with.

Dr Jonker brings over 20 years of experience in family medicine, with a special focus on women’s health and hormonal care. She’s also got a lovely way of helping people feel seen, heard, and supported, and that matters to us.

It’s not every day you find someone who feels like part of the team from day one. We’re lucky to have her and so are St Ives and the North Shore.

📅 You can book an appointment with Dr Jonker via https://tinyurl.com/DrNatalieJonker

16/05/2025

For us, good care means more than getting the diagnosis right.

It means knowing your story.
Listening without rushing.
Following through, not just following up.

At North St Ives Medical Practice, we talk about care often — not just what we do, but how we do it.

We'd love to hear from you, too:

What does good care mean to you?

14/05/2025

It’s often the adult children who call us.

“Mum’s been a bit forgetful lately.”
“Dad won’t say anything, but he’s slowing down.”

These calls come with care — not control.

We understand how hard it is to support ageing parents, especially from a distance.

That’s why we make time for these conversations.

Because when families feel heard, patients feel safer.

11/05/2025

Fall prevention isn’t just about balance tests or ticking boxes.

It’s about noticing the small shifts in strength or steadiness.
It’s about slowing down and asking the right questions.

And it’s about giving people the tools, confidence, and support to stay on their feet — and stay independent.

At North St Ives Medical Practice, we take this seriously.
Because every confident step matters.

07/05/2025

She came in last winter after a fall in her garden.

Nothing broken, just shaken confidence.

We took it seriously – not just the physical side, but the emotional toll too.

Together, we created a plan:

• A thorough check-up
• A nurse-led health assessment
• Referrals for exercise physiologist and podiatry
• Support for her day-to-day rhythm

A few months later, she was back in her garden – stronger, steadier, and smiling.

Sometimes success looks quiet.
But it matters.

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04/05/2025

It’s easy to brush off the little things.

Feeling more tired than usual. Forgetting a name mid-sentence. Catching your balance a little more often.

We hear it all the time – “I’m sure it’s nothing.”

But at North St Ives Medical Practice, we pay attention to the small signs. Because they’re often the body’s way of whispering before it needs to shout.

You don’t need to wait until something feels urgent.

We’re here for the quiet check-ins too.