Find an Endorsed ADHD GP in NSW
GPs in NSW can now assess and diagnose ADHD in adults. But not every GP can.
Only some GPs have done the extra NSW Health training and been endorsed. This page explains the three kinds of GP, how to find the right one, and what to ask before you book.
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Dr Jaspreet Saini, FRACGP
NSW Health endorsed GP prescriber. Adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis and treatment at 70 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills.
The three kinds of GP
In NSW, what a GP can do for ADHD depends on their training. Here is the plain version.
An ordinary GP
Looks after your general health. Can talk with you about ADHD, order tests and refer you on.
Cannot diagnose ADHD or manage ADHD treatment.
NSW Continuation Prescriber
Has done NSW Health training to look after treatment that is already set up and stable.
Cannot do the first assessment or start new treatment.
NSW Endorsed Prescriber
Has done the higher level of NSW Health training and is endorsed.
Can assess, diagnose, start treatment and manage it over time. This is the kind of GP you need if you have not been diagnosed yet.
Good to know
A GP is not a psychiatrist. For many adults a psychiatrist is no longer the only way to get a diagnosis. Some complex situations still suit a psychiatrist or paediatrician, and your GP can tell you if that is you.
How to find an endorsed ADHD GP
These steps work anywhere in NSW, not only in Sydney.
Start with the official lists
Search the NSW Health list of ADHD prescribers. NSW Health publishes it. Healthdirect can also help you find a GP by suburb. Check that the GP is listed as endorsed, not only as a continuation prescriber.
Use HotDoc search
- Search for "ADHD" and your suburb or postcode.
- Read the appointment type names. Look for "ADHD assessment" or "new ADHD patient".
- Turn on telehealth filters if you live far from a clinic.
- If the clinic does not list ADHD appointments online, call and ask.
What to look for on a clinic website
- The words "NSW Endorsed Prescriber" or "NSW Health endorsed", with the GP's name.
- A clear description of the steps, from first visit to follow-up.
- A total cost for the full assessment, written in dollars.
- Whether the first visit must be in person.
Why "accepting new patients" matters
Many endorsed GPs only look after their own patients. Some have long waits. A GP who is endorsed but closed to new patients cannot help you. Always ask if they are taking new ADHD patients right now.
Six questions to ask before you book
Ask these on the phone or check them on the website. Clear answers save you time and money.
- Do you do the initial assessment? Some clinics only take people who already have a diagnosis.
- Can you diagnose ADHD? Only endorsed GPs can.
- Can you start treatment if it is appropriate? Not every assessment ends with treatment, but the GP should be able to offer it if it suits you.
- What is the total cost of the complete assessment? Ask for every visit, report and fee, not only the first appointment.
- How many appointments will it take? And how long between them.
- Are you taking new patients? Ask about the wait for a first visit.
Which ADHD pathway are you on?
Choose the sentence that sounds like you. These are Rosedale's fees and pages. Each fee includes the $2.45 HotDoc platform fee.
"I do not have a diagnosis. I want to find out what is going on."
Adults 18 and over. With Dr Saini. Visit 1 is 60 minutes in person. A feedback visit follows about 3 to 4 weeks later.
$1,202.45
Adult ADHD assessment. The fee covers both the first visit and the feedback visit.
"I have a diagnosis, but I have never been treated, or never been stable."
Your original diagnostic letter is enough to begin. Dr Saini reviews it and plans treatment with you.
$452.45
Initiation, existing diagnosis
"I was treated before, then stopped. I want to consider starting again."
A fresh review of why treatment stopped, how it went and what is safe now. Bring your diagnosis and past records.
$332.45
Restart review
"My treatment is working. I need someone to keep it going."
You have a diagnosis, you are on treatment, and your dose has been stable for 3 months or more. Later visits are often by telehealth.
$287.45
First visit. Check-ups after that: $187.45
"My child may have ADHD."
For ages 6 to 17. Psychologist Niro Wanigatunga leads the assessment. Then Dr Saini provides GP treatment initiation and ongoing care for children from age 6 where appropriate.
$1,452.45
Child and adolescent assessment
"I was diagnosed in another country."
NSW does not accept an overseas diagnosis for continuation. Usually a fresh assessment is needed. If you have a detailed report from an overseas psychiatrist and your treatment history, Dr Saini may be able to use the initiation pathway instead.
Book only the one pathway that fits. Treatment is never guaranteed. It depends on your history, your health and NSW rules. Rosedale does not offer a funded or public ADHD assessment.
Where Rosedale fits
Dr Jaspreet Saini is an NSW Health endorsed GP prescriber. He provides adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis, treatment initiation and ongoing care.
Your first visit is in person at 70 Castle Hill Road, West Pennant Hills. Ongoing care is usually by telehealth, so you can stay with the same GP from anywhere in NSW.
Adults 18 and over book directly. You do not need a referral. We have looked after West Pennant Hills families since 1997.
Not sure an assessment is right for you? There is a free 2-minute fit check in the next section. It is a guide only, not a diagnosis.
Are you a GP, psychologist or allied health clinician? See how to refer a patient for ADHD assessment.
Ready to book?
Adults 18 and over can book an ADHD assessment directly.
Wondering if an assessment is right for you?
Start with our free 2-minute fit check. It tells you plainly whether a full assessment is the right next step. You can then ask about an in-person assessment with our team in West Pennant Hills.The fit check is a short screening tool. It cannot diagnose ADHD or rule it out.
Not sure yet? Try the free 2-minute fit check.
Want the full cost breakdown first? What an ADHD assessment costs in Sydney.
Common questions
Can any GP in NSW diagnose ADHD?
No. Only GPs who are NSW Health endorsed prescribers can assess and diagnose ADHD in adults. Your usual GP may not be one, so ask the practice.
What is the difference between a continuation prescriber and an endorsed prescriber?
A continuation prescriber looks after treatment that is already set up and stable. An endorsed prescriber can also do the first assessment, diagnose ADHD and start treatment.
Do I need a psychiatrist to get an ADHD diagnosis in NSW?
Not for every adult. An endorsed GP can assess and diagnose. Some complex cases still suit a psychiatrist or paediatrician.
How do I find an endorsed ADHD GP near me?
Use the NSW Health list of ADHD prescribers or Healthdirect. Search HotDoc for "ADHD" and your suburb. Then call the clinic to check they are taking new ADHD patients.
What should I ask a clinic before I book an ADHD assessment?
Ask if they do the initial assessment, can diagnose, can start treatment if it is appropriate, what the total cost is, how many appointments it takes, and if they are taking new patients.
Why does "accepting new patients" matter?
Many endorsed GPs only see their own patients. A GP who is endorsed but closed to new patients cannot assess you, so check before you plan around them.
Can I use a diagnosis I received overseas?
NSW does not accept an overseas diagnosis for continuation, so a fresh assessment is usually needed. With a detailed overseas psychiatrist report and treatment history, Dr Saini may be able to use the initiation pathway instead.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Saini for an ADHD assessment?
No. Adults 18 and over book directly with Rosedale. No referral is needed.
Medically reviewed by Dr Jaspreet Saini, FRACGP, 8 October 2026.