A trusting and long term relationship with your health care team is key to maintaining your good health.
Careful listening, informed decisions and clear communication are core foundations of our practice.
Personalised health plans
Unhurried appointments
Early morning and Sunday appointments to support even our busiest patients
Easy online booking
Whole person health care
Modern state of the art equipment
Caring highly experienced doctors
Friendly reception team who go above and beyond to support you, many of whom have been supporting you since we opened in 2015
Located at ground level with easy parking out front and accessibility
Passionate about informed health care and good health
Our Story
Elanora Heights Medical Practice has been providing high-quality medical services to the Northern Beaches community since our establishment in 2015.
Founded by husband and wife, Dr Tom Hogan and Dr Laura Lum, our team of doctors, nutritionists and psychologists work closely together to offer whole person healthcare for our community.
We are dedicated to open-minded healthcare that draws on traditional values in combination with the latest research and practices to compliment your care.
Caring for your health 7 days a week.
Meet The Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Meet your partners in long-term health. Our team of GPs Nurses, Psychologists, Nutritionists and Acupuncturist work together to support your better health
Services
Our experienced team offer a full range of health care services
Preventative Health Checks
Our whole person approach to your good health includes a tailored Preventative Health Plan. Early detection and prevention with regular preventative health checks is key to helping maintain good health and assist in the selection of informed solutions when necessary.
Men's Health
Our doctors are experienced in treating a variety of men’s health issues including stress & anxiety, erectile & prostate problems, cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, as well as ordering pathology tests, ECG, and X-rays when required for comprehensive reviews.
Skin Clinic & Treatment
Pregnancy & Postnatal Care
Our GPs, Nurses and Psychologists provide extensive fertility support, pregnancy care and post natal as well as lactation support. We are here to provide guidance for Mum and Baby for every step of your journey in this chapter of creating your family with regular examinations and advice on screening tests and ultrasounds. Our GPs will also provide advice and support for contraception, pap smears and cervical screening, STIs, ovarian cysts, hormonal registration during menstruation and menopause as well as the insertion and removal of contraceptive devices.
We have 3 highly experienced skin doctors who can conduct advanced skin procedures such treating delicate areas around the face. Effective treatment of skin cancer relies on early detection with regular screenings. Regular screenings greatly increase the likelihood of identifying and managing any potential skin concerns at their initial stages.
Children's Health & Immunisations
Not all kids like to see their doctor but we aspire to be the positive inspiration behind child doctor and nurse playkits. Our patient friendly doctors and nurses engage babies and children in a safe calm and relaxing atmosphere to better look after your family every step of the way.
Chronic Condition Management
During the early stages of any illness, your GP becomes your partner. He or she will take the time to understand how your unique symptoms are impacting your life, conduct a thorough investigation of your condition and refer you to specialists who can further assist with your care.
Psychology & Mental Health
Our highly experienced psychologists offer a warm and empowering therapeutic relationship. They are here to help guide your purposeful time together, with flexibility, approachability and a decidedly open-minded stance. Your psychologist will extend a helping hand that serves as a reminder that the best version of ourselves is already within us.
Nutrition & Dietetics
A healthy gut is a key component of maintaining a healthy body and good mental health. More than 80% of the immune system is located in the gut and more than 90% of brain chemicals crucial for mood regulation are formed by beneficial gut bacteria. Our Digestive Health Clinic offers a range of health services including a full health assessment, clinical testing and a tailored nutrition plan designed as a ‘digestive reset’ to reduce inflammation, heal and seal the gut and improve the composition of gut flora that lives within the walls of the gut.
Digestive Health Clinic
The gut is a key gateway to maintaining a healthy body and mind. Our Digestive Health Clinic offers clinical testing and a tailored plan designed as a 'digestive reset' to help you reduce harmful inflammation, heal and seal your gut and improve the composition of good and bad gut flora in your digestive track.
Sexual Health
Our doctors provide advice and treatments for a wide range of sexual health related matters, including excessive or poor libido, discomfort during sex, erectile dysfunction, changes after childbirth and sexually transmitted infections.
Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet, and possibly on your hands or ears, that aids in easing pain, stress, and that helps your body and mind to function at its best.
Pathology on Site & Test Results
Our practice features a Douglas Hanly Moir Pathology on-site to make your health appointment as seamless as possible. Our nurses also aid in sample collection and administering of tests. The results are discussed during your next consultation with your doctor. Our online booking and reminder system makes it easier than ever to access and discuss your results with your doctor.
Travel Advice & Vaccinations
Our doctors will advise you how to protect your good health whilst travelling. Including the prevention of malaria, or altitude sickness, treatments for diarrhoea and allergies as well as the full range of travel medications and vaccinations. We recommend seeing your doctor at least 6 weeks prior to travelling.
Seniors Health
Our GPs provide the highest level of care for your better health, providing extensive support for common issues such as incontinence, better mobility, fall prevention and cognitive health. From the start of your health care journey, our team are here to provide advice and care on a wide range of things including additional services that we can access to help you, or a loved one manage in their own home.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a form of complementary / alternative medicine, and has been part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years. It involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin or applying various other techniques to the acupuncture points. This technique is used to stimulate specific nerves and chemical that control your nervous system and you feel pain. It may be helpful if you experience symptoms like lower back pain, neck pain or knee osteoarthritis pain.
Telehealth & Repeat Prescriptions
We know life can be very busy, that is why we are here to make your health care as accessible and easy as possible. Elanora Heights Medical Practice offers telehealth follow up appointments for your convivence Monday - Friday, in addition you can use our online booking system to request repeat prescriptions and referrals from your regular GP.