The approach
Evidence-based.
Whole-person.
Thorough.
Three clinical disciplines. One practitioner. A framework built to find what others have missed.
The clinical framework
Three disciplines. One framework.
Nothing falls through the gaps.
Most practitioners operate within a single system. Dr Whitfield draws on three — not as philosophy, but because patients get better when you use every tool available.
Western Medicine
The diagnostic foundation
MBBS and FRACGP-trained clinical rigour. Comprehensive physical examination, conventional pathology interpretation, pharmaceutical management where appropriate, and the diagnostic precision that only formal medical training provides. This is the non-negotiable foundation — everything else builds on it.
Evidence-based diagnosis, conventional pathology, clinical examination
Functional Medicine
The investigative layer
IFM-certified methodology that goes beyond standard blood panels. DUTCH hormones, GI-MAP gut analysis, organic acids, genetic markers, advanced cardiovascular panels — the testing frameworks that reveal root causes when conventional pathology says "normal." Systems biology applied to clinical practice.
Functional pathology, root cause analysis, systems biology
Meridian Medicine
The regulatory perspective
Medical acupuncture and meridian assessment add an entirely different lens to understand the body's regulatory systems. Trained through the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, this is not traditional Chinese medicine — it's an evidence-informed approach to neuromodulation, pain management, and autonomic regulation integrated into a Western clinical framework.
Medical acupuncture, neuromodulation, autonomic regulation
The toolkit
Testing that reveals
what standard panels miss.
Every test is ordered for a reason — targeted to your presentation, not a generic panel. Costs are discussed before any tests are ordered.
DUTCH Complete
HormonesComprehensive dried urine hormone panel — cortisol rhythm, sex hormones, metabolites, and adrenal markers
GI-MAP
GutDNA-based stool analysis for pathogens, parasites, H. pylori, dysbiosis, and digestive function markers
Microba Insight
GutMetagenomic gut microbiome testing — species-level mapping of your microbiome composition
Organic Acids (OAT)
MetabolicUrine metabolites revealing mitochondrial function, neurotransmitter levels, and nutritional status
Advanced Thyroid Panel
HormonesTSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies — not just TSH alone
HTMA
MineralsHair tissue mineral analysis for heavy metal burden and mineral status over 3 months
Genetic Testing
GenomicsMTHFR, COMT, and relevant SNPs affecting methylation, detoxification, and neurotransmitter metabolism
Cardiovascular Markers
CardioApoB, Lp(a), hs-CRP, advanced lipid panel — the markers that actually predict cardiovascular risk
CGM
MetabolicContinuous glucose monitoring for real-time metabolic insight in insulin resistance and metabolic patients
The difference
What changes when your GP
actually investigates.
Conventional approach
Integrative approach
Standard blood panel (10–15 markers)
Comprehensive functional pathology (50–100+ markers targeted to your presentation)
10–15 minute consultation
75-minute initial investigation with full history and meridian assessment
Symptom management with medication
Root cause identification with multi-system protocol
"Your results are normal"
"Here's what your results actually mean, and here's the plan"
Referral to separate specialists
Western medicine, functional pathology, and acupuncture coordinated by one practitioner
The patient journey
From first consult
to feeling well.
Most patients begin to feel measurably better within 8–12 weeks. Here’s what the process looks like.
Initial consultation
75 minutes. Full history, pathology review, lifestyle and meridian assessment. You leave with a clear explanation and a testing plan.
Functional testing
Targeted tests ordered based on your presentation. Results typically return within 2–3 weeks depending on the panels.
Results and protocol
Follow-up consultation to review all results. You receive a written, personalised protocol — supplements, dietary strategy, lifestyle changes, and acupuncture scheduling if indicated.
Implementation and refinement
Regular follow-ups to track progress, adjust the protocol, and address what changes as your body responds. Most patients notice meaningful shifts within 8–12 weeks.
Maintenance and prevention
Once the acute presentation is resolved, we shift to preventive care — periodic retesting, seasonal adjustments, and proactive monitoring to keep you well.
I’d been managing my autoimmune condition with medication for four years. Dr Whitfield addressed the root drivers and within six months my inflammatory markers had dropped significantly.
Ready to be heard?
The first step is a 75-minute consultation where Dr Whitfield listens to your full story, reviews everything, and builds a plan. No referral required.
Surry Hills, Sydney · Telehealth available nationally