GPs

I have been working at Katikati Medical Centre since I first arrived in New Zealand in April 2018. My family and I decided to leave the UK forever and seek a new life and adventure on the other side of the world. We chose Katikati as the best area to live – and so far we have not been wrong!

We love the open, relaxed friendly atmosphere here and the beaches and bush are wonderful.

I have a wife who is French, three children at secondary school and an energetic dog who came with us from the UK.

I went to medical school in London and initially I worked as a doctor in the British Army for 10 years qualifying as a GP in 2007.

In 2009 I joined an NHS practice on the Isle of Wight off the south coast of England where I stayed for 9 yrs.

I enjoy all aspects of general practice and find the variety of conditions seen in the medical centre very interesting.

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Gordon qualified from Glasgow University in 1984 and then rotated through a number of hospital specialties until 1989
when he commenced General Practice in Glasgow.

In 1992 Gordon emigrated to New Zealand and worked at Whangamata until 2007 then joining us at Katikati Medical Centre.
Since arriving in NZ, Gordon has job shared with his wife, Dr Susan Blake.

Gordon is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practioners and holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
He maintains an interest in all aspect of family medicine including dermascopic skin examinations and minor surgical procedures.

Another of our doctors that enjoys the outdoors, Gordon can be found on his bike, in his kayak or wearing boots tramping in the hills.
He also maintains a strong interest in history.

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After deciding that my job as a Management Consultant wasn’t rewarding enough, I went back to Uni in 2003 to study Medicine. I graduated in England, but the plan was always to move permanently to New Zealand.

In 2010 that dream became a reality and my family moved to Auckland. Quickly realising that I wanted to train as a GP, we left the big smoke and moved to Central Otago where I completed my GP Fellowship. In 2016 we became NZ citizens and moved to Katikati for some culture, surf and sand.

At work I have special interests in Women’s Health and Child & Adolescent Health. In my free time, I love throwing a stick for my hyperactive dog, playing tennis, skiing and snowboarding and eating good food.

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I attended Medical School in Auckland and have worked as a GP in Tauranga for 10 years. Since early 2010 I have been working here at Katikati Medical Centre.

I grew up in Katikati so it is really nice to be back in my home town. You will only find me here part time as I have 3 children to look after too.

I like to see a variety of patients of all ages but I am keen on preventative health so am always happy to see people just for a ‘check up’.

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I’m British trained but having lived and worked in NZ since 1992, I now consider myself a Kiwi. I’ve worked in Katikati since 2007.

I’m interested in Medical Education and have been involved in teaching GP registrars since 2001.

My husband Gordon is also a GP here at Katikati. Together we enjoy kayaking in the harbour and exploring the countryside. Now that our children have left home I have more time to devote to playing the flute and am currently a member of the Katikati Concert Band.

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I was born and raised in South Africa, working initially in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before spending 2 years in the UK in various hospitals.

After returning to SA and a 2 year stint in Family Practice and 3 years as an A&E doctor, it was off to Canada where I qualified and practiced under their system as a GP for 8 years.

Our family, including two young toddlers, have really enjoyed the transition to the Kiwi lifestyle since we arrived in Katikati in mid-2018.

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I’ve been a GP at the Katikati Medical Centre since 2001, and a Katikati resident for almost 10 years before that; so my 2 children have attended local schools and grown up here in Katikati.

I like the variety of our busy practice, and especially enjoy developing relationships with patients over the years – some of whom I’ve known for over 20 years now! We have a modern spacious facility and a dedicated hardworking group of staff at the KMC, and it’s a pleasure to work with such a great team.

Originally from Auckland, I enjoy living in our small but busy town, and appreciate our beautiful climate, hills and coastline.
Reading, cycling, tennis, skiing (badly), music and cooking keep me occupied when I’m away from work.

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I am originally from the UK where I trained as a GP. I met my Kiwi husband when travelling the world as a young doctor, and we finally moved here in 2016 to raise our young family in this beautiful part of the world which has so much to offer.