What is metabolic health?
Metabolic health refers to the efficient functioning of the body's metabolic processes, which are crucial for maintaining overall well-being. It encompasses a range of factors, including blood sugar levels, cholesterol and triglyceride levels, blood pressure, and body composition. When metabolic health is optimal, it can reduce the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity.
In our clinic, we focus on enhancing metabolic health through personalised assessments and tailored strategies, helping you achieve and maintain vitality and longevity in every aspect of your life.
Confused by all of the information and advice out there regarding health and longevity?
Dr Nelson can assist you understand your current metabolic health, and help guide you through the right approach to achieve your goals.
About Dr Nelson
Dr Nelson is a dedicated family GP, who delivers holistic care and values enduring relationships with his patients'.
Dr Nelson completed his medical degree at the University of Wollongong in 2015. He completed residency at Hornsby and Royal North Shore Hospitals before pursuing GP specialist training and subsequently practising on Sydney’s lower north shore. Prior to medicine, he worked as an Exercise Physiologist.
Areas of interest include chronic disease management, metabolic health, lifestyle medicine, weight loss, travel medicine, men's health, paediatrics and sports Medicine.
Although he has some areas of interest, Dr Nelson enjoys looking after people of all ages and health backgrounds. He aims to provide quality and thorough care for all patients.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his young family and (slowly) learning Korean.
Qualifications & Memberships
Fellow of The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP)
Diploma of Child Health (DCH) - The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) - University of Wollongong
Graduate Diploma in Exercise Rehabilitation - University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Exercise Science - University of Wollongong
Member of The Australasian Metabolic Health Society (AMHS)
Patient information
Dr Nelson is a private billing doctor, but will always strive to provide high value care and minimise out of pocket costs where possible.
Certain appointments (eg. chronic disease management plans, health assessments, routine childhood vaccinations) may be bulk billed.
DVA gold card holders may be bulk billed.