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Dr Jaspreet Saini
Principal GP – Rosedale Medical Practice, West Pennant Hills
Mar 2026
Key Takeaways
+ NSW’s new endorsed prescriber pathway means GPs with specialist training can now diagnose and initiate ADHD treatment – without a referral to a psychiatrist.
+ Dr Saini is currently completing endorsed prescriber training and expects to offer ADHD assessments for children aged 6 and over, and adults, from mid-2026.
+ This will be one of the first GP-led ADHD diagnostic services in the Hills District, Hornsby and Upper North Shore.
+ A thorough assessment – not a checklist – will be the standard. Children, teenagers and adults all assessed.
+ Call us now to register your interest and be among the first contacted when bookings open.
If you have been waiting months – or years – for an ADHD assessment for yourself or your child, the landscape in the Hills District is about to change. For the first time, a local GP with specialist ADHD training will be able to assess, diagnose and initiate treatment right here in West Pennant Hills. No referral to a psychiatrist. No travelling to the city. No 18-month waitlist.
What Is Changing in NSW
Until recently, getting a formal ADHD diagnosis in NSW required a referral to a psychiatrist or paediatrician. Waiting times of 12 to 18 months were common. Costs ran into the hundreds or thousands of dollars. For many families across the Hills District, Hornsby and Upper North Shore, that meant children falling further behind at school while waiting, and adults continuing to struggle without answers.
NSW’s ADHD reforms have changed this. A new endorsed prescriber pathway now allows GPs who have completed specialist ADHD training to diagnose ADHD and initiate treatment – including medication – in a general practice setting. This is a significant shift, and it is exactly the pathway Dr Saini is currently completing.
Coming mid-2026: Dr Saini expects to complete his endorsed prescriber training and begin offering ADHD assessments at Rosedale Medical Practice from approximately mid-2026. Call us now to register your interest.
Who Can Be Assessed
Dr Saini will offer ADHD assessments for:
+ Children aged 6 and over
+ Teenagers and young adults
+ Adults of all ages, including those who were never assessed as children
This service will be particularly valuable for families across West Pennant Hills, Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills, Beecroft, Hornsby, Waitara, Gordon, Killara, Pymble, Turramurra and surrounding suburbs – areas that have historically had limited access to local ADHD diagnostic services.
What a GP-Led ADHD Assessment Involves
A proper ADHD assessment is not a 10-minute questionnaire. It is a thorough clinical process that looks at the whole person – their history, their functioning across different settings, and any other conditions that might be contributing to what they are experiencing.
For children, assessment typically involves:
+ A detailed clinical interview with parents or caregivers
+ Information from school – teacher observations and reports
+ Standardised rating scales completed by parents and teachers
+ Review of developmental and medical history
+ Consideration of other conditions that can look like ADHD
For adults, assessment typically involves:
+ A detailed clinical interview covering childhood history and current functioning
+ Exploration of how symptoms present at work, at home and in relationships
+ Review of mental health history including anxiety, depression and sleep
+ Consideration of overlapping conditions and other medical explanations
+ An honest clinical conversation about whether ADHD fits and what the options are
“ADHD is present from childhood – even when it was never identified. A thorough assessment looks at the whole picture, not just the last six months.”
Why a Local GP Makes a Difference
Seeing a GP you already know – someone who understands your family’s medical history and your broader health picture – is a fundamentally different experience to attending a specialist clinic you have never been to before.
For children, it means assessment in a familiar, lower-anxiety environment. For adults, it means a clinician who can look at ADHD alongside everything else – anxiety, sleep, hormonal health, chronic conditions – rather than in isolation.
And after diagnosis, ongoing care stays in the same place. No handoff back to a GP who was not part of the assessment. Continuity from diagnosis through to long-term management.
What Happens After a Diagnosis
A diagnosis opens the door to real, targeted support. For most people, this involves a combination of approaches tailored to the individual:
+ Medication where appropriate – PBS-subsidised stimulant medications at standard GP prescription costs
+ School support plans and documentation for children needing adjustments
+ Referrals to psychologists, occupational therapists and other allied health where needed
+ Ongoing monitoring and review with a GP who knows your history
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Dr Saini be able to see patients for ADHD assessments?
Dr Saini is currently completing his endorsed prescriber training and expects to begin offering ADHD assessments from approximately mid-2026. Call us on 02 9680 9644 to register your interest and be contacted as soon as bookings open.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Saini for an ADHD assessment?
No. One of the key benefits of the GP endorsed prescriber pathway is that patients do not need a specialist referral. You can book directly with Rosedale Medical Practice.
What age can children be assessed from?
Dr Saini will assess children from age 6 and above, as well as teenagers and adults of all ages.
How is this different from seeing a psychiatrist?
The clinical assessment process is thorough and meets the same standards. The key differences are accessibility, cost and continuity. No long waitlist, standard GP fees rather than specialist rates, and ongoing care with a doctor who already knows you.
I already have a diagnosis. Can I also see Dr Saini for ongoing prescriptions?
Yes. Dr Saini currently offers ADHD continuation prescribing for patients who already have a formal diagnosis and are established on medication. You do not need to wait – call us now to book.
Which areas do you service?
Rosedale Medical Practice is located in West Pennant Hills and sees patients from across the Hills District, Hornsby and Upper North Shore including Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Pennant Hills, Beecroft, Hornsby, Waitara, Gordon, Killara, Pymble and Turramurra.
The Wait for Local ADHD Diagnosis Is Almost Over
For too long, families across the Hills District and Hornsby have had to choose between long waits, high costs, and travelling to specialist services far from home. The NSW reforms and the GP endorsed prescriber pathway are changing that – and Rosedale Medical Practice will be at the front of it locally.
If you have been waiting for answers for yourself or your child, call us now to register your interest. We will contact you as soon as Dr Saini’s assessment bookings open.
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Dr Jaspreet Saini
Principal GP – Rosedale Medical Practice
Dr Saini is the Principal GP and Practice Owner at Rosedale Medical Practice in West Pennant Hills. He is currently completing his ADHD endorsed prescriber training and will offer comprehensive ADHD assessments for children aged 6 and over and adults from mid-2026. He currently offers ADHD continuation prescribing under the NSW GP reforms.
