Integrative Medicine · Surry Hills, Sydney
Medicine that treats
the whole person.
Western medicine precision meets functional pathology and meridian-based care — for patients who want answers, not just management.
In-clinic Surry Hills · Telehealth available nationally
RACGP Member
Fellowship certified
15+ Years in Practice
Evidence-informed care
Functional Medicine Certified
IFM trained
Sound familiar?
Your blood tests are normal.
You still don’t feel well.
You’ve been to multiple GPs. You’ve seen specialists. Every blood test comes back “within normal limits” — but you know your body, and something is clearly off.
The fatigue is constant. Brain fog is affecting your work. You’ve gained weight you can’t explain, your digestion is unpredictable, and you’re starting to wonder if this is just what getting older feels like.
You’re doing everything right — eating well, exercising, sleeping eight hours — and nothing is changing. You don’t want another prescription that manages symptoms. You want someone who will actually investigate.
“I just want to feel like myself again.”
What we investigate
Integrative care for complex presentations.
Comprehensive Health Review
A 75-minute deep investigation — full medical history, functional pathology review, and meridian assessment. You will not leave without a plan.
Hormonal & Metabolic Health
DUTCH Complete hormone testing, advanced thyroid panels, and targeted protocols for fatigue, weight resistance, and hormonal disruption.
Gut & Digestive Health
GI-MAP, Microba Insight, and organic acids testing to identify the root drivers of IBS, SIBO, dysbiosis, and gut-brain dysfunction.
Your practitioner
Dr. James Whitfield
Dr Whitfield is one of the only GPs in Sydney who holds both FRACGP certification and formal medical acupuncture qualifications — meaning he can order the full suite of conventional and functional pathology and integrate meridian-based treatment in a single clinical framework.
Patients receive the diagnostic rigour of a specialist GP and the whole-system perspective of an integrative practitioner, without having to see multiple providers or reconcile conflicting advice.
Patient experiences
“You’re the first doctor who
actually listened.”
After three years of being told my results were normal, Dr Whitfield ran a completely different set of tests and found what everyone else had missed. Within four months I had my energy back, my brain fog had lifted, and I was sleeping properly for the first time in years.
I came to Dr Whitfield as a last resort after seeing six different specialists. He was the only one who treated me as a whole person rather than a set of symptoms. The combination of functional testing and acupuncture was something I was sceptical about — now I recommend him to everyone I know.
I’d been managing my autoimmune condition with medication for four years with limited results. Dr Whitfield’s approach addressed the root drivers — gut health, stress response, nutritional deficiencies — and within six months my inflammatory markers had dropped significantly. My rheumatologist was genuinely surprised.
Common questions
What new patients
ask most.
Ready to take a different approach?
No referral required. A consultation starts with listening — to your history, your symptoms, and the patterns everyone else has missed.
Surry Hills, Sydney · Telehealth available nationally