Northern Beaches Hospital

In addition to my North Shore Private Hospital and Mater Hospital appointments, I am fortunate to deliver babies publicly and privately at the Northern Beaches Hospital (Frenchs Forest). I have a beautifully appointed consulting suite with state of the art technology on level 6 of the hospital. I see patients from Palm beach to the Spit Bridge and everything in between! Patients who live on the Northern Beaches have the convenience of seeing me for their antenatal appointments in Frenchs Forest, while being able to deliver at any on the three best Sydney Birthing Units (Northern Beaches Hospital, North Shore Private or the Mater).

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황성순
03:53 23 Jan 25
Amazing doctor!! Professional, informative, caring, empathetic, great communicator!!I had a really hard complicated pregnancy.. without his help, I could have not made it.. Thanks to his excellent care, I have a lovely daughter in my arms now 💕💕Thanks a lot xoxo
Ruby Gardiner
01:17 21 Jan 25
Dr Hugh Porter is highly professional, personable and kind. Having chosen shared care for this birth at Northern Beaches Hospital, Hugh still checked in on us multiple times during the birth, despite us being in the care of midwives. He was always contactable on his mobile during the pregnancy, and genuinely cared about any concern we had. Thank you to Hugh, the midwives at NBH and Hugh’s lovely practice manager Rene!
Kameel Martin
21:48 20 Jan 25
I was recommended Dr Hugh Porter by my fertility specialist, and found him and his team at Sydney Babies to be exceptional.I was a high risk pregnancy but at no stage did I feel that I was in any danger. Dr Porter was diligent with my monitoring and testing, and always ensured that the baby and I were taken care of and safe. He was very transparent with his advice, his recommendations and I felt informed and in control the entire time.I even felt like my cesarean was as enjoyable as a cesarean could be, with the team Dr Porter put together for the surgery.I have nothing but praise for Hugh, and would highly recommend him and his team if you are looking for a caring and accomplished OB to look after you and your bub!
Victoria Price
07:00 17 Jan 25
My husband and I are forever grateful to the Sydney Babies team who helped bring our beautiful daughter into the world.We started our journey in February 2024. We sat on the couch and ran through the list of obstetricians available to us at Northern Beaches Hospital. I scrolled through my phone and picked Dr Hugh Porter. I didn't tell my husband who I had chosen, and gave him my phone asking him to also silently choose. We were both pleased to know we picked the same doctor. From then, it was meant to be and our journey to parenthood was a beautiful experience which I know was made possible through the streamlined care I received at one of the most transformative times of my life.Dr Porter has compassion and care for his patients and was driven to make my chosen birth possible. The lead up to my birth I felt safe knowing I had formed trust in my doctor to guide me with the safest options of care for me and my baby. The birth remains the most incredible day of my life. Dr Porter was there for me and my baby when we needed him. There is nothing more I could have asked for on the day of my delivery.During my postnatal period I received regular check ins from Dr Porter regarding my recovery. I couldn't ask for anything more!Megan is another gem that makes the well oiled machine work. I had the privilege of feeling safe with Megan, able to talk about whatever I needed to throughout my care. She provided support to me, calmed my anxieties and made it okay for me to feel every emotion of pregnancy and post partum. She provided me breastfeeding support and helped simplify the journey for me. She reassured me that I knew what was best for my baby and to give everyone else the finger that told me otherwise. I am grateful for Megan and her commitment to supporting women during these often challenging and scary times.Rene, Veronica and Jill. They dealt with me calling up many times constantly forgetting my appointment time. Rene is a professional baby cuddler and was always there to provide reassurance. These beautiful women were all committed to the cause and I am forever grateful for their chats at each visit and over the phone.We can't thank Dr Porter enough for his guidance. We are thrilled to know that if we go into any future pregnancy we have a doctor and team who are there for us every step of the way.All the best,Vicki, Josh and Matilda Calman
Katarina Kourkoutis
07:19 29 Dec 24
We feel so lucky to have had Dr Hugh Porter as our obstetrician on this amazing 9 month journey. We are forever grateful for his extensive care and support, this truly made such a positive impact on our pregnancy and postpartum. His compassionate, real and kind approach made our entire experience one that we will cherish forever. We have nothing but high praises for Dr Hugh and the entire Sydney Babies team!
Isabelle Ulliana
19:41 12 Dec 24
The team at Sydney Babies are simply amazing! This was my second pregnancy and birth and I couldn’t have been happier with the choice I made to go with Dr Porter and his amazing team. From the first phone call with Rene who was so welcoming and lovely every single visit, to the very last day at the 6 week check up, every visit was great. Dr Porter was so genuinely kind and caring and really supportive of me during my pregnancy and birth - I remember during labour seeing him arrive for delivery with a big, encouraging smile on his face and I knew I was in the best care I could have hoped for. In addition to this the support from midwife Megan after the birth was exceptional. Highly recommend Sydney Babies to anyone looking for a wonderful OB and team for their pregnancy and birth journey.
Jen Gold
03:47 29 Oct 24
We cannot thank Dr Hugh Porter enough for the exceptional care we received throughout my pregnancy and labor. From our first appointment, we felt safe and supported, knowing we were in expert hands. Dr Porter’s evidence-based approach gave us confidence and peace of mind. He was always accessible, answering our questions and concerns promptly, which made a significant difference.We’d also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the whole team at Sydney Babies—Rene, Megan, and Mathilde. Their compassion and support truly enhanced our experience, making us feel cared for every step of the way.Thank you, Dr Porter and team, for everything! We highly recommend your practice to anyone seeking outstanding obstetric care.
Hanna Kaye
23:57 16 Oct 24
Our family highly recommend choosing Dr Hugh Porter, we had such an amazing experience for the pregnancy and birth of our second baby.Hugh was always so calm despite potentially delivering 3 babies that morning! We always had confidence knowing that he would present us with multiple options and not try to lead us down one path. Hugh has a wealth of knowledge and we love that he’s constantly building on this, staying up to date with modern birthing practices and educating his patients.For the birth of our first son, we went through the public system and it was a little traumatic with a long recovery. Hugh always put us at ease that this experience would be smoother. We then had such magical experience birthing our baby via maternal assisted cesarean at the Mater Hospital in August. Prior to meeting Hugh we hadn’t even heard of this birthing option so we’re so grateful we could be so involved and it’s an experience we will hold close to us forever.We will miss having our regular appointments and seeing Dr Porter plus all of the fabulous Sydney Babies team!Thanks so much-The Kaye family xx
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More About the Hospital

Hospital Address

105 Frenchs Forest Road (West), Frenchs Forest NSW 2086

Ph: 02 9105 5000

Click here to view the northern beaches hospital website

Northern Beaches Hospital, Frenchs Forest
Offers modern facilities for private and public patients, including:

  • Private Rooms: Comfortable accommodations, quality meals, free Wi-Fi, and TV.
  • Maternity Care: Birthing suites with ensuite bathrooms, aromatherapy, birthing balls, adjustable beds, and water birth options.
  • Mental Health Unit: Refurbished private inpatient rooms with ensuites and relaxing finishes.

Nearby Accommodations:

  • Parkway Hotel: <1 km away.
  • Mercure Sydney Manly Warringah: ~4 km away.
  • The Outback Lodge Manly: ~6 km away.

For more details, contact the hospital or check their website.

Route and Parking assistance

Northern Beaches Hospital, located at 105 Frenchs Forest Road (West), Frenchs Forest NSW 2086, offers a multi-storey car park accessible via Frenchs Forest Road. Parking is available for patients and visitors from the ground level up to level 7, with designated disabled parking spaces opposite the lifts on each level.

For those considering public transportation, several bus routes (136, 141, 169, 193, and 280) service Frenchs Forest Road, providing connections to destinations such as the City, Chatswood, Dee Why, and Warringah Mall.

Additionally, secure bike lockers are available on the western side of the car park on level 1 for visitors opting to cycle.

Dr. Hugh Porter, a trusted Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist at Northern Beaches Hospital.