Our Team

I graduated as a doctor in 1986 (Auckland) and have worked in general practice and Family Planning Clinics in Auckland. I completed a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 25 years ago and I have completed the surgical skills training course. My latest role is that of clinical director of Orewa Medical Centre, a position I have held for 20 years. I have been an examiner for the NZRCGP. My special interests are: women’s health, geriatric care, minor surgery and travel medicals.

I enjoy my 3 children, living by the beach and walking my 2 dogs. Mostly however, I have remained very much a general practitioner. I enjoy being able to get to know people over time and wherever possible am interested in progressing and maintaining good health.

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I graduated from Otago University in 2008, first working for 4 years in Wellington and Hutt Hospitals gaining experience in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, General Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Respiratory medicine and surgical specialties. After a 6 month OE I returned to work for another 18 months as a Medical Registrar in Wellington and Palmerston North Hospitals before choosing to specialise in General Practice in Palmerston North. I have been in general practice for the past 3 years, and have never looked back. I enjoy all aspects of general practice, the varied work, continuity of care, getting to know patients and their families and the opportunity for preventative health. I provide a full range of GP services including paediatric care, minor surgery, geriatric care, early pregnancy care, gynaecological procedures, sexual health, men’s health and palliative care.

Outside of work I enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, from mountain biking and fishing through to tramping and skiing. I have recently moved to Orewa with my wife and 9 month old son. We are looking forward to seeing our son grow up here.

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I joined Orewa Medical Centre in 2019 having spent the last 10 years at Kaipara Medical Centre. I graduated from The Auckland School of Medicine in 2004 and worked in Middlemore Hospital, completing my GP training in 2011 and obtaining my fellowship in 2015.

I enjoy the variety of general practice and love working with patients to improve their health and well being, as well as getting to know them and their families. I enjoy all aspects general practice has to offer with a special interest in Older Peoples health and chronic care management.

I live in Helensville with my husband and two children and outside of my busy schedule, I enjoy horse riding and snow skiing.

I moved to Orewa from Barcelona (Spain), where I’ve worked as a family physician for more than 20 years. I’ve also been an associate professor at Barcelona Autonomous University (UAB) and trained medical students as well as postgraduate health professionals in communicational skills all over the country. I did my PhD in Motivational Interviewing and have been involved in research on the subject both independently and in collaboration with several scientific societies, winning some national awards.

I love being a general practitioner because it allows me to perform in the widest range of medical subjects, from prevention to chronic conditions, from acute medicine to palliative care. What I really enjoy most, though, is having the chance to accompany and care for people, helping them to get through their health concerns and assisting them whenever I can.

My wife and I are living this adventure in New Zealand together, willing to become a part of your community soon. We love tramping and diving, photography, cinema, reading, cooking… and endlessly staring at the sea.

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Dr. Reza Mofrad is an experienced General Practitioner. He finished medical school in 1996 and started his career as a GP before moving to Australia. Dr. Mofrad has worked in many hospitals in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on Emergency Medicine.

In 2010, he began working in New Zealand.

Dr. Mofrad is a staunch advocate for patient-centered practice. He is interested in minor surgery, managing Chronic Care, and Geriatric Health, He always aims to provide the best care possible.

Fluency in both English and Farsi enables Reza to communicate effectively with a diverse patient demographic, ensuring that communication barriers do not hinder the quality of care provided.

Residing locally, Reza is an integral member of the community, the conducive Auckland climate for pursuing his gardening interests. An avid reader with a passion for history, he finds solace and inspiration in the lessons of the past.

Family is the cornerstone of Reza’s life. He celebrates 29 years of a fulfilling marriage and takes pride in his son, who is currently pursuing an engineering degree. Reza’s commitment to his family, profession, and community exemplifies his holistic approach to life and medicine.

I moved to Orewa in 2023 from Barcelona (Spain) where I worked as a Family Doctor for 6 years. However, I am originally from the Canaries, an archipelago of volcanic islands located west of Morocco.

I’ve always been very interested in the strong connection between community and individual health and that’s why ever since I began my career I’ve been involved in different volunteer programmes aimed usually at groups at risk of social exclusion.

I chose to become a GP because I wanted to centre my practice around people and I felt that because of how versatile this role is, it would allow me to accompany my patients in the best possible way.

My husband (who is a psychologist) and I have always been big adventurers and we are delighted to have the chance to become part of your community. We are very sociable, we love travelling, nature, being physically active and trying new cuisines.

Dr TJ Choi is a South Korean-trained doctor who moved to New Zealand in 2002 and completed his medical training at the University of Auckland. He has worked extensively across the Waikato region as a medical registrar, general practitioner, and urgent care doctor before returning to Auckland.

Fluent in both English and Korean, TJ ensures clear and effective communication with a diverse range of patients. He is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare and values strong communication in primary care. TJ has a particular interest in managing long-term health conditions, preventative medicine, and supporting patients to live healthier, more empowered lives.

I graduated BHSc – Nursing in 2010. I worked mainly in Psycho-geriatric and palliative nursing for about 7 years before moving into Primary Healthcare at Orewa Medical Centre.
I enjoy working with a great team and with a wide range of ages.

I have been nursing since 2013. I graduated from nursing as a mature student after raising a family.

I am enjoying working with families and the elderly in this modern, purpose built practice. We have a great team which makes working together, looking after our patients a great experience.

I joined Orewa Medical Centre in February 2025 and enjoy being part of the OMC team.
My nursing training was completed at Auckland Hospital in 1983, followed by a few post graduate years there. Since then I have mostly worked in General Practice and Urgent Care clinics - and other community based roles in Orthopaedics, ACC home Wound care and Student Health .

It is a pleasure to now be nursing in my local community.

I have been a practice nurse for about 15 years and love working with all age groups. I live on a lifestyle block and have a variety of animals including donkeys, goats and horses. I’m really enjoying working at OMC and being near the beach.

I graduated as a NZ registered nurse in 1983 so in other words, I’ve been a nurse forever! I have predominantly worked in the community, practice nursing, school and Plunket nursing. I have spent the last 18 years gaining invaluable knowledge and experience with ACC and District Nursing.

I started at OMC in March 2022, and enjoy working alongside the fun and dedicated team and getting to know the patients and their families within the local area.

I trained to be a nurse as a mature student, graduating in 2016. Working predominantly in primary care, I enjoy building connections with our community.

I love being a part of the experienced, supportive and fun team at Orewa Medical Centre.

After working in customer service roles I took a break to have my three children. I then decided to take on the challenge of a nursing degree. I started my degree just before the Covid-19 pandemic which was an interesting and challenging time to be entering healthcare. I was lucky enough to do a placement at Orewa Medical Centre during my final year and decided that I enjoyed the variety of nursing that practice nursing offers. I am enjoying being back at OMC and love being part of a supportive team that works in partnership with their patients to provide healthcare.

I joined Orewa Medical Centre in October 2023 and work as a Health Improvement Practitioner. For the past 12 years I have been working in private practice as a registered psychologist. I’m passionate about well-being and feel privileged to be able to walk beside people on their well-being journeys.

My husband, two children and I live just out of Warkworth on a lifestyle block. Outside of work I enjoy gardening, walking, yoga and horse riding.

I joined the team here in October 2023. As a Health Coach I help people to manage their long-term health conditions better through lifestyle changes (e.g. diet changes, becoming physically more active, etc). I love to empower people in making changes and seeing how they improve their wellbeing!

When I’m not at work I enjoy spending time with my family, taking our dog out for long walks or working on my creative projects.

I was born and raised in Auckland. I trained as a registered comprehensive nurse and spent my 20s in the UK working and travelling, settling back home to raise my family locally. I’ve worked in a wide variety of mental health settings, and this has brought me to my current role of Health Improvement Practitioner. I’m passionate about supporting people to improve their wellbeing and quality of their lives, in the face of the challenges they are experiencing. It is truly a privilege to work in this role.

When not at work, I enjoy pilates, getting active outdoors, growing flowers and veges on my wee block of land, and hanging out with family and friends.

I started work at Orewa Medical Centre in 2011 as a receptionist, a job I loved; being the face behind the desk and getting to know our patients.

Then I trained as a Practice Assistant and progressed to perform some clinical duties alongside the nursing team, caring for patients, assisting with minor surgery and ultimately opening our ear suction clinic in 2019. Over the years the thing I have loved most about my job is the patients. I’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of wonderful people in my community, meeting their families, seeing a snippet of their lives and hopefully helping to make it a little brighter.

And now I’m Practice Manager! My passion for patients and OMC is the same as it has always been and I will endeavour to serve both to my best of my abilities.

I joined the fantastic team here at Orewa Medical Centre in 2022. I moved to this beautiful country from South Africa in 1996 and have worked in medical practices ever since. I have really enjoyed the opportunity of getting to know familiar faces and helping people anyway I can. I am really looking forward to meeting and serving the Orewa Medical Centre community to the best of my ability.

I was born and bred in Hawkes Bay but I decided a change was due so moved to Orewa where my son and his family live. I was working in a medical centre in Hawkes Bay for three years and enjoyed the work, so now I am here at Orewa Medical Centre! The local people are very friendly and the beaches are amazing – it’s a great place to live!

I’m thankful to be able to call New Zealand “ my home” for the past 10 years after having lived in Russia, South Africa, UK and Germany. I love learning languages and meeting people from various cultures. I’ve been working as a medical receptionist over 7 years in another practice and recently joined the lovely team at Orewa Medical Centre (2023). Now I’m really excited to be serving the local community to the best of my abilities.

I joined Orewa Medical Centre in August of 2023. I was born locally and I am lucky to call the Hibiscus Coast my home. I came from a customer service background and this is my first role in a medical centre. The OMC team are so welcoming and supportive! I am excited to learn and continue helping my community!