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Dr Andrea Matthews

MBBS, BSc.App(Biomed), GCertLifestyleMed., FRACGP, FASLM

International Board Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician

MEDICAL DIRECTOR

Dr Andrea Matthews is Medical Director and GP at the ELIA Lifestyle Medicine Centre, Sydney Adventist Hospital, and has more than 20 years’ experience in general practice in Sydney’s Inner West. She provides whole-person medical and lifestyle care, with a focus on chronic disease, metabolic and menopausal health, behaviour change, and supportive care during and after breast cancer treatment.

Outside medicine, Andrea enjoys spending time with her family, tramping in New Zealand, exploring new plant-based recipes and training her dog, Ollie.

 Qualifications and professional experience

  • 1992: Bachelor of Applied Science in Biomedical Science, University of Technology Sydney—awarded the University Medal

  • 1986 - 1997: Scientific Officer in Pathology at Sydney Adventist Hospital

  • 1999: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Sydney

  • 2000–2001: Internship and residency at Royal North Shore Hospital

  • 2003: Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners

  • 2022: International Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician

  • 2024: Fellowship of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

  • 2024: Postgraduate Certificate in Lifestyle Medicine, Avondale University

Professional memberships

  • Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP)

  • Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

  • American College of Lifestyle Medicine

  • Doctors For Nutrition

Appointments Available 

Monday: 1pm-4pm | Tuesday & Wednesday: 9am-4pm
Outside these hours by appointment only

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