◦ BHB MBChB ◦ Dip Obstetrics ◦ MInstD ◦ FRNZCGP ◦ Hon Clinical Senior Lecturer Available: ◦ Monday, Tuesday, Thursday,Friday ◦ Alternate Thursday evenings Brett grew up in the area, attending Mellons Bay, Howick Intermediate and St Kentigern College where he was a keen rower and rugby player. He enjoys being involved in the education of medical students and General Practice Registrars. He has endeavoured to increase medical services throughout the local area through his involvement in establishing the 24-hour East Care Accident and Medical Clinic on Botany Road and as a trustee for the East Health Trust PHO. Brett and his wife have two children.

Kirsty is from the United Kingdom, a medical graduate from the University of Southampton. She and her husband moved to New Zealand in 2013 where she worked at Hawke’s Bay Hospital before moving to Auckland to follow a career in general practice. Kirsty enjoys all aspects of general practice with a special interest in women’s health and mental health. She has a particular interest in child and adolescent primary mental health, having achieved a post-graduate Certificate in this subject from the University of Auckland. Kirsty joined Marina Medical in Sept 2017.

Pei Yeong graduated from the University of Auckland in 2006 and practised medicine in Palmerston North Hospital before deciding to follow her passion in general practice in 2011. She has worked in various rural and urban practices including Student Health before relocating to Auckland with her family. She joined the Marina Medical team in August 2015, providing care on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. While English is her first language, Pei is conversant in Mandarin and Cantonese.

Joyce immigrated to New Zealand in 2002. She was born in China where she worked as an obstetrician. Joyce completed her midwifery training at AUT and worked as an independent midwife for 5 years. In 2013 Joyce qualifed as a doctor in New Zealand. Joyce has a special interest in women’s and children’s health. Joyce is fluent in English and Mandarin. Joyce is available on Monday , Wednesday and Thursday.

Ramadan joined us from Starship and Auckland Hospital in September 2021. He has extensive clinical and surgical experience including Senior Medical roles in NZ since 2005 and in England prior to that. With his extensive surgical experience, Dr Oumer will be running surgical clinics for smaller surgical procedures for skin lesions and alike. Ramadan is a father of 5 and enjoys hiking and enjoying the outdoors with his family. Ramadan is fluent in Arabic Ramadan will be available 2 days a week and works across the two sister clinics of Marina Medical and Highland Park Medical, so you will be able to make an appointment to see him at either clinic. Availability: Marina Medical - Tuesday Highland Park Medical - Thursday

John has been with Highland Park Medical since 2001. Previously a Cockle Bay resident, he has had involvement with the local community through the Howick School of Music and Shelly Park Primary School, which have been attended by his three children. He has additional interests in paediatrics, psychological medicine, dermatology and sports medicine. Availability : Monday to Friday

Wendy graduated from the University of Auckland with First Class Honours in Biomedical Science in 2011 and then with the MBChB medical degree in 2016. During her medical education. Wendy contributed to several research projects and was published. Wendy has worked in Auckland, Middlemore and Starship Hospitals and achieved the Diploma in Paediatirics in 2019. Wendy has has two children and is an accomplished pianist. Wendy joined the Marina Medical team in February 2022. While English is her first language, Wendy is conversant in Cantonese Wendy will be available 3 days a week at Highland Park Medical. Availability: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday

◦ MBChB ◦ FRNZCGP Fluent: ◦ English, ◦ Mandarin ◦ Taiwanese Available: ◦ Monday to Friday ◦ Thursday Evenings Dr Chang and his young family live locally. Tony attended Manurewa High School and Otago Boys High,then completing his medical training at Otago Medical School. Dr Chang speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Taiwanese. Make an appointment on the MyIndici Portal or Phone 09-535-8095

Joyce grew up in Howick and attended Macleans College before getting her MBChB medical degree at Auckland Medical School. Joyce worked as a Registrar with us from February to July 2021 and we are very pleased that she has agreed to continue her career with us. Joyce availability : Tuesday to Friday

Ravi is a graduate of the University of Newcastle and spent his house officer years training in Sydney before returning home to East Auckland. After working as an Emergency Medicine doctor in Auckland, Ravi decided to pursue a career in General Practice and hasn't looked back. He has a range of experience across different disciplines through his previous hospital time and enjoys getting to know his patients. Outside of work, Ravi enjoys getting outdoors (particularly on the golf course), following his favourite sports teams, and spending time with family and friends. Availability: ◦ Monday at Highland Park Medical ◦ Tuesday at Marina Medical ◦ Thursday at Highland Park Medical ◦ Friday at Marina Medical

Sushruta grew up in Mysore - a city in South Western India where he completed his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). He moved to the United Kingdom in 2016 where he worked as a senior house officer in surgery and later on as a clinic fellow in stroke medicine. Wishing to have a better work life balance, Sushruta decided to switch over to General Practice. He moved to Auckland in 2022. Sushruta’s special interests are preventive medicine and holistic health. In his free time, he enjoys walking and hiking amidst nature, listening to classical Indian music and exploring and cooking healthy vegetarian recipes. Availability : Tuesday and Friday He is fluent in English, Kannada and Hindi

David was born in Taiwan and raised in South Africa. He attended medical school at the University of Pretoria and completed his Master of Medicine in Family Medicine at the University of Cape Town. He came to New Zealand in 2022, spent some time in Hamilton and has now moved to East Auckland. He is married with 2 children. David enjoys all aspects of General Practice, with specific interests in Chronic disease management and Cardiology. David is fluent in English and Mandarin.

Jocelyn has been a Practice Nurse at Highland Park Medical since 2005, and became fully qualified as a Nurse Practitioner in 2018. Jocelyn also runs a Student Health Clinic at Pakuranga College on Wednesday mornings during school terms.

Clinical & Quality Manager and Accredited Nurse Smear Taker. Stephanie is an experienced nurse qualifying in the UK in 1987. Stephanie worked mostly in Primary care in a variety of unusual settings until arriving in New Zealand in 2005. She has a special interest and skill in woman’s health utilising this within GP practices and as a Senior Nurse for Family Planning NZ. Stephanie has been regularly involved in teaching nurses and medical students in smear taking consultations. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys being outside walking & cycling with her Partner Ian and in the garden tending her chickens, fruit and veges. When the weather is against her, she loves being creative in her craft room or baking.

Health and Quality Assistant

Kathryn is an experienced Occupational Therapist in mental health and is available for consultations at Marina Medical on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and at Highland Park Medical on Thursday evenings.

Karen is a Registered Occupational Therapist * BHSc – Occupational Therapy * PGCertHealSc - Mental Health and Addictions * PGCert – Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Karen brings a depth of experience from working in community mental health. Karen is available for appointments Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Highland Park Medical

Juliet is only available for appointments at Marina Medical

Kahn received both his Bachelor of Psychology (2004) and his Masters of Social Science in Clinical Psychology (2008) at the North-West University, South Africa. He has been registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board as a Clinical Psychologist and is an associate member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. In 2017 Kahn and his family immigrated to New Zealand and he was employed by Counties Manukau DHB, as a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Coordinator to the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Community Service. Kahn specialises in working with children 8 years and older, adolescents and adults who might find coping with everyday life challenging – depression, anxiety, loss & grief, relationships and adjustment....

Dr. Angelina Mao is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and is a full member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. She has over 20 years of clinical experience in public and private practice settings and has previously worked in the community mental health services of Counties Manukau District Health Board. Angelina offers face to face sessions and also offers online sessions through video consults. Her areas of interest include working with: • Anxiety • Depression • Post natal depression • Obsessive-compulsive disorder • Grief and loss • Trauma • Adjustment to stressful life events/ Life transitions • Relationship difficulties • Low self-esteem issues She is empathetic and compassionate...

Zillen is a South African trained Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years of post-registration experience. He has extensively worked in tertiary health settings, private practice and correctional institutions, and has over time consulted with a diverse group of patients presenting with a wide variety of problems. He has selected, trained and supervised local and international mental health students. He also trained and mentored medical professionals and psychologists within a tertiary hospital mental health environment. He was primarily trained in the psychodynamic theoretical paradigm, but also has experience in systems theory, the person-centred approach and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He works mostly in the adult mental health...

Dr Jerry Varghese is a general adult Psychiatrist who has been in New Zealand for 20 years. Initially working in Palmerston North and moving up to Auckland in 2015. Work Experience in New Zealand has been varied and covers a vast and broad scope, including acute crisis work, general adult, coexisting disorders, psychological medicine, and work with cultural teams. He has also done substantive period in leadership roles and worked as Director Area Mental Health Services. Dr. Varghese has a client centred focus in clinical engagement with skills in both basic psychological forms of interventions as well as pharmacotherapy. Assessments are comprehensive and includes a developmental and biopsychosocial perspective. Goals in interventions are focused...