Dr Marcia Dunnet
MBBS (University of Sydney), FRACGP, Dip Child Health
Dr Marcia Dunnet brings a rare depth of experience to every consultation, with a career in general practice spanning more than six decades and a genuine love of lifelong learning. That longevity is the quiet kind of reassurance patients value most — the sense that whatever they bring through the door, their GP has seen it before and will take the time to get it right. Marcia's interests range broadly across general medicine, women's health, chronic disease management, cardiovascular and diabetes care, preventive health and geriatric medicine, and she cares for patients and families across the whole of life.
Her commitment to her patients extends well beyond the clinic walls. Marcia provides regular care at a number of residential aged care facilities across the Upper North Shore, as well as home visits for patients who are unable to attend the practice in person. This continues a tradition of doctors going to their patients — and a depth of experience in caring for older Australians — that has become increasingly rare in modern general practice. For families across Gordon, Killara, Pymble, Turramurra and the wider Upper North Shore with an elderly relative in residential care, having a GP who knows aged care from the inside is a genuine reassurance.
Marcia is also a proud and long-standing member of the Kuring-gai District Medical Association, a professional body that has connected GPs, specialists and allied health practitioners across Sydney's North Shore since the 1930s, with a shared focus on education and collegiality. Her involvement reflects both her dedication to ongoing learning and her standing within the local medical community — a fitting connection for a doctor at one of the Upper North Shore's most historic practices, serving the Gordon community since 1930.
For Marcia, good general practice has always been about knowing her patients well and caring for them with attention, continuity and genuine warmth — wherever they are on the Upper North Shore.
Travel Medicine
Planning a trip overseas? Dr Marcia Dunnet offers personalised pre-travel health consultations, including destination-specific advice, recommended vaccinations and medications to keep you healthy while you're away. As with any travel medicine appointment, it's best to book well ahead of your departure date so there's time for any vaccination schedules to take effect. A convenient option for travellers across Gordon and the Upper North Shore.
Residential Aged Care & Nursing Home Visits
Dr Marcia Dunnet provides regular medical care at a number of residential aged care facilities across the Upper North Shore, bringing experienced general practice directly to patients in nursing homes. For families with a relative in residential care, having a GP who understands aged care from the inside — and who takes the time to know each resident — is a genuine reassurance. Please contact the practice to discuss aged care arrangements.
Cardiovascular Health
Heart health is one of the most important areas of preventive care, and Dr Marcia Dunnet has long experience supporting patients to manage and reduce their cardiovascular risk. From blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring to lifestyle guidance and coordinated specialist care, she helps patients protect their heart health at every age. Regular review with a GP who knows your history is one of the most effective ways to prevent serious cardiovascular events.
Chronic Disease Management
Living well with a long-term condition takes ongoing, coordinated care. Dr Marcia Dunnet develops personalised management plans for patients with diabetes, heart disease, respiratory conditions and other chronic illnesses, working alongside specialists and allied health providers to keep patients well over the long term. Her continuity of care — knowing a patient's history in depth — is exactly what makes chronic disease management effective, and it's a particular strength of an experienced GP in Gordon.
Geriatric Medicine
Caring for older patients is one of Dr Marcia Dunnet's deepest areas of experience. She provides attentive, dignified care for the complex health needs that come with age — including managing multiple conditions, reviewing medications, and coordinating care with families and specialists. For older residents of the Upper North Shore and their families, having a GP with genuine depth in geriatric medicine offers real peace of mind that nothing is being overlooked.
Women's Health
Dr Marcia Dunnet offers personalised, evidence-based women's health care across every stage of life. Her care spans cervical screening, contraception advice, menopause support and the general health concerns women navigate from adolescence onwards. Patients value a GP who takes a whole-person view and creates a comfortable, unhurried space to discuss sensitive issues — close to home on the Upper North Shore.
Diabetes Management
Dr Marcia Dunnet provides comprehensive, ongoing care for patients living with type 2 diabetes and those at risk of developing it. This includes regular monitoring, personalised management plans, medication review and coordination with diabetes educators, dietitians and specialists where needed. With a focus on practical, sustainable changes and close follow-up, Marcia supports patients across Gordon and the Upper North Shore to manage their diabetes confidently and reduce the risk of complications.
Preventive Health & Health Assessments
Good health starts with knowing where you stand. Dr Marcia Dunnet provides Medicare-funded health assessments, including over-45 and over-75 health checks, giving patients a clear picture of their health and a practical plan to stay well. These proactive reviews identify risks early — often before symptoms appear — and are an ideal first step for new and established patients across the Upper North Shore wanting to take charge of their long-term wellbeing.
At the heart of Dr Marcia Dunnet's practice is thorough, unhurried general medicine. From everyday illnesses and injuries to the management of complex, long-standing conditions, Marcia provides comprehensive GP care for patients of all ages across Gordon and the Upper North Shore. With more than six decades of clinical experience, she brings the kind of broad diagnostic skill that only comes from a lifetime in general practice — and the time to listen properly to what each patient brings through the door.