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Discover the latest health news, practice updates, and wellness insights from our team at Madison Medical Practice St Ives. Our dedicated healthcare professionals share valuable information to help you stay informed about important health topics, new services, and achievements within our practice community.

Family Practice St Ives

Secure Family Health at The Madison Medical Practice Your family’s health is paramount, and at the Madison Medical Practice, we’re here to partner with you on this journey. Located near St Ives, our highly reputed medical centre provides tailored healthcare that caters to your family’s every need, making us the ideal choice for a family […]

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Mar. 13, 2024

2024 Flu Vaccine Now Available

2024 Flu Vaccine Now Available The Federal and State Governments have advised that ALL Australians should have a Flu vaccination this year, particularly our vulnerable members of the community. The Madison Medical Practices NOW have in stock 2024 PRIVATE Flu vaccinations. We have already seen an early emergence of respiratory viruses in the community, so […]

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Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

Please note that all Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from the 25th of December until 8.00am on 2nd of January 2024. In the event of a medical emergency please call 000 or present to your local hospital emergency departments. On behalf of all the staff and contracted GPs and Allied […]

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Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing […]

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Aug. 10, 2023

Dr Sharmila Nanra

Dr Nanra graduated from Newcastle University in 1988 and subsequently completed a 3 year residency at Royal North Shore Hospital. In 1992 Dr Nanra worked at Camperdown Children’s Hospital (now known as Westmead Children’s Hospital) and completed a Diploma in Child Health through Sydney University. Dr Nanra has worked in General Practice since 1993, initially […]

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Jul. 1, 2023

Should I get prostate cancer screening (PSA test)?

Should I get prostate cancer screening (PSA test)? as discussed by Dr XP Cheah consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Australia. In 2022, over 24 000 men were diagnosed with the disease, with over 3500 dying from it. Screening for prostate cancer […]

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May. 30, 2023

MMP St Ives Welcomes Dr Aravaguthur Babu

After 45 years caring for the St Ives Community as a sole General Practitioner in Memorial Ave St Ives, Dr Babu has decided to close his practice and relocate to The Madison Medical Practice St Ives from the 1st of July 2023. Dr Babu is a very experienced, accomplished, and compassionate GP who has cared for […]

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May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D By Dr. Kawisha Arander General Practitioner (BMed MD FRACGP MPH DCH) With shorter days and colder nights, autumn and winter brings with it a range of health challenges. Not only it is harder to keep up with exercise, avoid the seasonal cold and […]

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Apr. 20, 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as discussed by Dr Lina Channo consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age (between late adolescence and menopause). It is associated with problems such as irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial and body hair growth […]

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Feb. 17, 2023

Happy Healthy Heart, Happy Life

Happy healthy heart, Happy life as discussed by consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Being aware of our heart health has grabbed more Australians’ attention recently. A Specialist GP with a keen interest in heart disease can be critical in navigating the myriad of tools available to screen for heart disease. Having […]

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Gauri Donald – Dietitian

Happy Gut Health Month! Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it […]

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Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a […]

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Family Practice St Ives

Secure Family Health at The Madison Medical Practice Your family’s health is paramount, and at the Madison Medical Practice, we’re here to partner with you on this journey. Located near St Ives, our highly reputed medical centre provides tailored healthcare that caters to your family’s every need, making us the ideal choice for a family […]

View All News

Mar. 13, 2024

2024 Flu Vaccine Now Available

2024 Flu Vaccine Now Available The Federal and State Governments have advised that ALL Australians should have a Flu vaccination this year, particularly our vulnerable members of the community. The Madison Medical Practices NOW have in stock 2024 PRIVATE Flu vaccinations. We have already seen an early emergence of respiratory viruses in the community, so […]

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Dec. 19, 2023

Trading Hours Over Festive Period

Please note that all Madison Medical Practices will be closed for the festive period from the 25th of December until 8.00am on 2nd of January 2024. In the event of a medical emergency please call 000 or present to your local hospital emergency departments. On behalf of all the staff and contracted GPs and Allied […]

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Sep. 29, 2023

What is MyMedicare, and why is it necessary to register?

MyMedicare is a government initiative which responds to the Strengthening Medicare Taskforce of July 2022. It is a voluntary patient registration system for general practice which aims to deliver stronger relationships between patients and their healthcare teams. Through MyMedicare, patients will be able to formally link themselves to their general practice and their GP, providing […]

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Aug. 10, 2023

Dr Sharmila Nanra

Dr Nanra graduated from Newcastle University in 1988 and subsequently completed a 3 year residency at Royal North Shore Hospital. In 1992 Dr Nanra worked at Camperdown Children’s Hospital (now known as Westmead Children’s Hospital) and completed a Diploma in Child Health through Sydney University. Dr Nanra has worked in General Practice since 1993, initially […]

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Jul. 1, 2023

Should I get prostate cancer screening (PSA test)?

Should I get prostate cancer screening (PSA test)? as discussed by Dr XP Cheah consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in Australia. In 2022, over 24 000 men were diagnosed with the disease, with over 3500 dying from it. Screening for prostate cancer […]

View All News

May. 30, 2023

MMP St Ives Welcomes Dr Aravaguthur Babu

After 45 years caring for the St Ives Community as a sole General Practitioner in Memorial Ave St Ives, Dr Babu has decided to close his practice and relocate to The Madison Medical Practice St Ives from the 1st of July 2023. Dr Babu is a very experienced, accomplished, and compassionate GP who has cared for […]

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May. 16, 2023

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D

Winter is coming: how you can protect yourself with Vitamin D By Dr. Kawisha Arander General Practitioner (BMed MD FRACGP MPH DCH) With shorter days and colder nights, autumn and winter brings with it a range of health challenges. Not only it is harder to keep up with exercise, avoid the seasonal cold and […]

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Apr. 20, 2023

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) as discussed by Dr Lina Channo consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age (between late adolescence and menopause). It is associated with problems such as irregular menstrual cycles, excessive facial and body hair growth […]

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Feb. 17, 2023

Happy Healthy Heart, Happy Life

Happy healthy heart, Happy life as discussed by consulting GP at the Madison Medical Practice St Ives Being aware of our heart health has grabbed more Australians’ attention recently. A Specialist GP with a keen interest in heart disease can be critical in navigating the myriad of tools available to screen for heart disease. Having […]

View All News

Gauri Donald – Dietitian

Happy Gut Health Month! Gauri Donald, Dietitian It’s time to recognise the important role out gut plays in our life. We now know our Gut can influence not only our digestive health but also our immunity, metabolic health, cardiovascular health and even our Mental health. So how do we improve our gut health? Is it […]

View All News

Jan. 24, 2023

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it)

The Impact of Stress (and how to get better at it) Leesa Garrety Registered Psychologist at Northbridge & St Ives explains. Stress is often painted as the bad guy. We are told that we should avoid being stressed, that stress is a bad thing. But it is not as simple as that. Stress is a […]

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