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Time for a new perspective
At Gordon Private Hospital we treat the person, not only the condition. Psychological disorders do not just suddenly arise and they do not come alone. Rather, several problems tend to come together, and are usually interconnected. Also, people do not experience mental health problems in the same way. We will work with you to identify the factors contributing to your state of distress and establish a treatment plan to target the underlying causes.
About us
Gordon Private Hospital provides mental health care at the highest level. Located on Sydney’s leafy upper North Shore, our boutique-style setting provides a sanctuary to access compassionate experts who facilitate each patient’s recovery.
We work with each patient as an individual, addressing each of his or her unique needs through a multidisciplinary treatment approach combined with leading research to ensure the best care available. Evidence-based interventions are delivered in a caring environment – individually or via a group program – with an emphasis on recovery.
Problems that affect our mental health can be just as debilitating as physical illnesses and at times even more so. Along with the day-to-day struggles that they bring, such difficulties can prevent people from achieving their best and also impact their families, friends and loved ones. You are not alone. Let us help you take your next step towards recovery and lasting wellbeing.
Our Values
MISSION
To inspire hope and promote wellness in every patient on their road to recovery.
VISION
To engender positive mental health in our communities.
VALUES
We recognise that we are providing 24-hour care to those whose future is in our hands, which is why we have set values that we prioritise above all else.
Patient Care
Patients’ needs are our paramount concern.
Appreciating the positive
We see the best in our patients and each other, and together we strive to achieve the best outcome. We never give up.
Genuine Compassion
We are empathic and come fresh to each encounter. We do the right thing for the right reason.
Respect for Differences
Staff genuinely value the diverse perspectives of each individual and show caring consideration.
Quality Matters
We maintain the highest standards and achieve them by continually measuring and improving our outcomes via feedback from patients and their family and friends.
Executive Team
Gordon Private Hospital operates under the guidance and leadership of an experienced team of health care professionals.
With a diversity of experience in both large and small hospital settings, we bring a vibrancy and professionalism to the administration of the hospital.
Jon Levy
Chief Executive
Jon is an experienced healthcare administrator who leads the operations and strategic development of the hospital.
George Joseph
Director of Clinical Services
George has an extensive background in all areas of mental health and was previously in senior clinical and administrative roles. He has a strong professional commitment to the patient journey and patient-centered care.
Dr Dinah Bennett
Medical Superintendent
Dr Dinah Bennett is a Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Dr Bennett is a graduate of Sydney University Medical School and holds Fellowship to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists.
Anna Carl
Program Co-ordinator
Anna Carl is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked in both private and public mental health settings. The Psychology Board of Australia recognises her as an endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor for psychologists.
Teaching & Research
Gordon Private Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of New South Wales (UNSW). UNSW School of Psychiatry is widely reputed to be the pre-eminent psychiatric research department in Australia. It is ranked as a leading university psychiatry research group internationally.
Medical research has led to life-saving medical breakthroughs and dramatically improved the quality of life for people everywhere. Medical research helps to understand what causes mental health problems and to find better ways to diagnose and treat them. New drugs, new ways to treat old and new illnesses, and new ways to prevent diseases in people at risk of developing them, can only result from medical research.
Gordon Private Hospital also offers UNSW medical students an opportunity to experience what a career in psychiatry entails. Medical students are always under the supervision of a credentialed psychiatrist and their interactions with our patients are designed to be mutually beneficial.