Rosedale Medical Practice

29/12/2025

We’re Open — Just Before the New Year Pause

If you’ve been meaning to book that appointment before the year wraps up, this is your moment.

We’re open for a short window on 30 & 31 December, before closing again for New Year’s Day and 2 January.

We’ll be back to normal hours from 3 January.

💡 Limited appointments available
Dr Stephanie Chiu and Dr Natasha Paul currently have a small number of appointments left on 30 & 31 December — and they’re expected to fill quickly.

⏳ How to book
• Book online via HotDoc
• Or call our reception team for assistance on 02 9680 9644.

Also consulting today / tomorrow with no further appointments: Dr R Michael Crampton, Dr Donna Jenkins

Dr Jaspreet Saini and Dr Nicky Kathuria are currently on leave and will be returning 7 January 2026.

⚡ And finally — as we head into the new year, we’re growing our team to continue to support improved access for our patients.

Some exciting updates are coming soon, and we can’t wait to share them with you.

If something’s been sitting on your to-do list, this may be a good time to take that small next step.

Secure an appointment before the New Year break. Book online or call reception today.

28/12/2025

We’re reopening at 8:00am tomorrow, Monday 29th December 2025.

• Limited on-the-day appointments are available for urgent concerns
• A small number of appointments remain for Tuesday and Wednesday

If you’re planning ahead, we recommend booking early via HotDoc. Download the HotDoc app for the most streamlined experience.

27/12/2025

Trust works both ways.

You trust us with your health.
And part of good care is us learning to trust you too.

If you’re asking for a routine script or a referral you’ve had before, that usually means:
• You know your condition
• You know what’s been agreed
• You know what you need next

And that matters.

At Rosedale, routine requests for scripts and referrals are available around the clock — because healthcare works best when trust flows both ways, not just one.

This isn’t about shortcuts.
It’s about continuity, respect, and systems that recognise real life.

Some things don’t need to be hard.
They just need to work.

Download the app or visit:

Script request: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/prescription/intro?defaults=practice-rosedale-medical-practice

Referral request: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/request/referral/intro?defaults=practice-rosedale-medical-practice

26/12/2025

✨ We’re taking a little festive breather! ✨

The team is away celebrating with family, but we’ll be back and ready to care for you at 8:00 am on Monday, Dec 29th.

📅 Need to see a doctor before the year ends?

Dr. Stephanie Chiu and Dr. Natasha Paul have limited spots from Dec 29–31. These go fast, so jump onto our website or HotDoc to grab yours!

🚨 Urgent issues? We save a few emergency slots each morning. These open at 8:00 am sharp daily.

💊 Running low on meds?

Skip the phone queue and request your scripts or referrals through the HotDoc app while we’re away.

🚀 Pro-tip for 2026:

The New Year is the perfect time for a "reset" health check. Our most proactive patients are already booking their long consultations for January. Why not join them?

Stay safe and enjoy the break! 🌟

16/12/2025

TLDR: prunes great for constipation but high FODMAP - an issue for som.

Kiwifruit low FODMAP, great for constipation.

Follow our wonderful dietitian / nutritionist Mary-Anne for more helpful tips.

It was shown that prunes showed the greatest improvement in stool frequency out of the three groups assessed. Participants in both the kiwifruit and prune groups also demonstrated greater changes in stool consistently compared to psyllium. All three groups also reported improvements in straining between baseline and weeks 3 to 4 of treatment.

In conclusion, kiwifruit appears to be a safe and preferred method for treating chronic constipation, as it is low FODMAP and high in vitamin C and fibre. Psyllium husk is also useful, although some participants reported bloating and distension. Prunes may also benefit constipation but they are high in both fibre and sorbitol, therefore making them high FODMAP. Therefore, kiwifruit may be a better first choice for symptom relief in people with IBS-C. 

Further Reading- https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-kiwifruit-psyllium-

16/12/2025

We know access hasn’t always felt easy.
And we want you to know — we hear that. 💛

Seeing your usual GP matters.
Being known matters.
Not having to start again matters.

That’s why we focus on continuity of care.

Where possible, patients at Rosedale are supported by both a primary and secondary GP — so your care doesn’t pause when one diary changes.

Some doctors have closed their books, not to limit care, but to protect it — ensuring existing patients continue to receive safe, consistent, relationship-based support.

Other doctors are warmly welcoming new patients, so that our whole community can access the type of care we believe in.

Behind the scenes, we’re also growing thoughtfully.
Welcoming new doctors with shared values and special interests — from menopause and skin cancer care to mental health, preventative medicine and family care — so you’re seen by the right clinician for your needs.

And care here goes beyond the consult room.
Our nurses, pharmacist, dietitian, reception and leadership team work together daily to reduce friction, improve coordination and keep care connected.

We’re not rushing growth.
We’re building something sustainable — so you can feel confident, supported, and cared for well. 💡

• Book online
• Follow for helpful care insights

16/12/2025

Once, this room was tucked away.

Small.
Easy to miss.
A space you passed by without thinking much about what happened inside.

That was Little Rosedale.

Back then, the treatment room sat at the edge of the practice.
Care still happened, but it happened carefully, within limits.
Dressings were set up where they could fit.
Procedures were done with precision, but little room to breathe.
Our nurses adapted, as they always do.

Then the practice moved.

At Big Rosedale, the treatment room isn’t hidden anymore.
You see it as you walk in.
Light fills it.
Doors open wide.

It’s the largest room in the practice now.
Not by accident.
By decision. By design.

You step inside and feel the difference immediately.

There’s space to move.
Space to set up wound care properly.
Space for an iron infusion to run calmly, with monitoring that doesn’t feel rushed.
Space to prepare procedure trays without compromise.
Space for health assessments that take the time they need.

You notice how the room resets between patients, quietly, smoothly.
How nurses move with confidence, not constraint.
How conversations aren’t cut short by the next task waiting at the door.

This room sits at the centre of the practice because this work sits at the centre of care.

This is where wounds are managed.
Where infusions run.
Where procedures happen.
Where assessments are done thoughtfully.

This is where nurses in general practice do what they’re trained to do.

The room didn’t just get bigger.
Care did.

Because nurses in general practice matter.
And when you build visibly, centrally, intentionally for them —
care becomes calmer, safer, and more human.

You may not think about room size when you come to your GP.
But once you feel this space,
you understand why it matters.

❤️

15/12/2025

Good care starts long before you sit in the room.

Dr Saini recently contributed to a national roundtable on team-based primary care, focused on how healthcare systems work in real general practice.

That systems-level thinking helps shape how care is designed at Rosedale — aiming to reduce friction and make your experience clearer and more supported.

Care that’s considered.
Systems that work quietly in the background — so you don’t have to think about them.

https://www.georgeinstitute.org/news-and-media/news/progress-by-design-roundtable-on-implementing-team-based-primary-care

• Book online
• Follow for helpful healthcare insights

15/12/2025

💬 You told us. We listened.

Over the past year, many of you shared feedback through surveys, conversations, and online reviews. We’ve taken that feedback seriously, and it’s helped shape real changes in how we care for our community.

From moving into a brand-new purpose-built clinic, to expanding our services and making it easier to book appointments online, your voice has helped guide these decisions.

We’ve shared what you told us, and what we’re doing in response — here:
👉 https://rosedalemedicalpractice.com.au/your-feedback-matters-what-you-told-us-and-what-were-doing-about-it/

Thank you for trusting us with your care.

At Rosedale Medical Practice, patient feedback shapes real change. After listening to your survey responses and reviews, we moved to a brand-new purpose-built clinic, expanded our services to include allied health, pathology, and specialist care, and made it easier to book appointments online via Ho...

14/12/2025

The events at Bondi Beach are deeply distressing.
Beyond Blue is available with free 24/7 support by phone on 1300 22 4636 or webchat at https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

14/12/2025

🖤 To our community

We are deeply saddened by the events currently unfolding in Bondi.

Incidents like this can be frightening and distressing, even if you are not directly involved. It’s normal to feel shaken, anxious, or overwhelmed.

If you or someone you love needs support right now, help is available:

Lifeline — 13 11 14 (24/7)
Beyond Blue — 1300 22 4636
Su***de Call Back Service — 1300 659 467
Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) — 1800 55 1800

If you are in immediate danger, call 000

Please take care of yourselves, limit exposure to distressing news if needed, and reach out for support.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected.