elbow room aplenty - Where the reception-waiting area at Albert Street was 35.4 square metres, roughly three times roomier than our first surgery, this one about doubles that again. We still realise how much most people appreciate their own personal space (especially during these days of COVID-19 and all its variants). And when it comes to light and airy, this new area is hard to beat, especially early in the morning.

comfortable consultation rooms - As you would expect, each of our consult rooms is equipped with a range of day-to-day doctor tools, like tongue depressors, stethoscope, sphygmomanometer (blood pressure), electronic ear thermometer, Pap smear kits, exam couch, exam light, privacy screen, sink, even toys. However, one of our most useful tools is the computer network at the immediate beck and call of each doctor. The extremely powerful practice management software we use allows us to offer much improved patient outcomes. For instance, now we can continually audit the condition of our patients with hypertension, something that was impossible before.

well-equipped treatment room - This room, shared by our doctors and practice nurses, features specialised equipment to augment that found in the individual consultation rooms. Everything has been selected based on our years of general practice experience. Assuming pride of place is our electric, three-section exam couch, which can be lowered to provide easy access for patients with disabilities. The treatment room also houses a resuscitation trolley, surgical instruments for minor procedures, an ECG machine, spirometer (to test lung function), Warfarin monitor, glucometer (blood sugar), ear syringe, cryospray (liquid nitrogen) unit, hyfrecator (to remove unwanted tissue and coagulate abnormal blood vessels), Botox® injections and a dedicated vaccine fridge with extremely tight temperature tolerances.

changing table - The JD Macdonald baby change station is a beautifully designed unit. Made from durable, high-impact polyethylene, the fold-down table is ergonomically contoured to form a surface which supports the baby and reduces the risk of it rolling off. Just to be sure, the unit also has an adjustable safety strap. And there are universal instruction graphics that show how to use the unit properly. If you need it, just ask.

disability-friendly access - Fortunately, our new premises have come with level access and a disability parking spot directly outside the entrance to the reception-waiting area. As well, we offer the use of a wheelchair, disabled toilet facilities and the above-mentioned electric exam couch.

pathology collection centre - After years sitting just outside our front door, Douglass Hanly Moir will be making the move to North Narrabeen with us. Now you won't even have to go outside, much less Dee Why or Mona Vale. As before, they'll be providing procedural tests Monday through Friday from 7.30am - 12.30pm. In many cases you'll be able take a referral from your doctor and walk straight into their collection centre. No appointment necessary.

private parking - These 12 parking spots are reserved for our patients; anyone else is trespassing. You might not be able to see it, but access to the front door is level for those with wheelchairs. At the far end is the exit ramp down to Pittwater Road.