Dr Chan Dassanayake
BM (Southampton) MRCGP, FRNZCGP, Dip Sports Med (Auck), Dip Com Emerg Med (Auck).
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland and trained in Southampton, England, Chan joined the Practice in 1996.
His interest is mainly within General Practice, though he also practices Sports Medicine and Acupuncture. He has an interest in Travel Medicine as well as Emergency Medicine. Chan has a role in teaching General Practice to doctors training in this speciality. Chan has been the doctor for The Hurricanes Rugby team and The Wellington Lions and is now the doctor for the NZ Under 21 Rugby and the NZ Womens Soccer team. He was one of the team doctors for the NZ Olympic Team at the Olympics in Beijing 2008. He is married with three children.
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Dr Myrto Kenny
MB ChB (Otago) Dip Obst (NZ)
Myrto is a General Practitoner with a particular interest in the field of Counselling. In addition to her GP clinics at KMC, she offers Counselling services on Monday mornings at The Village Health Centre, Marsden Village (146 Karori Road)
She is married with one son.
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Dr Jeff Lowe
MB, ChB(Otago) Dip Obst (Otago)
Jeff is a General Practitioner with a particular interest in Travel Medicine and working with children. He worked at KMC as a Registrar and Locum before deciding to become a partner. Jeff is a trainer in General Practice and has a role teaching General Practice to doctors training in this speciality. He is married, with four children.
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Dr Peter Moodie
BSc, MB ChB (Otago), FRNZCGP
Peter is one of the founding partners of Karori Medical Centre. He is currently working as the Medical Director of PHARMAC, but he also continues to work one day a week at the Centre. He is married with three children.
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Dr Gabrielle Ruben
MB ChB (Otago) Dip. Obst. (Otago)
Gabrielle graduated in 1981 from the University of Otago. She has a Diploma of Obstetrics and a Post Grad Diploma in Science and Community Nutrition. Her special interests include Nutrition/Weight management, Family Medicine, Paediatrics and Preventive Health Measures. She is married with two children.
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Dr John Sarfati
MB, ChB (NZ), DCH (Lond) (Obst), RCOG, FRNZCGP
Dr Sarfati is one of the founding Partners of Karori Medical Centre.
He has a particular interest in the areas of Hypertension and Heart Disease.
He is married with three children and a number of grandchildren.
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Dr Richard Hornabrook
MB, ChB (NZ), Dip. AvMed. (Otago), ANZCGP, FRNZCGP
Dr Richard Hornabrook became one of the Directors of the Karori Medical Centre in October 2006. He has a particular interest in Travel and Tropical Medicine, having worked in West Africa at a gold mine for three years, as an Occupational Health & Safety Medical Officer.
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Associate Doctors
Associate Doctors and Locums
Associates
Dr Dermot Coffey works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays
Dr Susie Harichandran works Tuesdays and Thursdays
Dr Ros Wall works Tuesday evenings, Wednesday and Thursday mornings.
Dr Kim Entwisle works Monday mornings, Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons.
Locums
Dr Vincent Wong and Dr Kirsten Crooke work most days.
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Practice Nurses
Our Acting Nurse Team Leader is Robyn and our Practice Nurses are Heather, Jacqui, Trish, Poko, Harriet and Sarah. They run a clinic each weekday and a morning clinic on Saturdays. An appointment is necessary to see one of the nurses.
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Other Staff
General Manager - Janet Gootjes
Finance Manager - Wen
Office Administration - Jean
Receptionists - Cheryl, Geeta, Belinda, Jane, Danielle and Tabitha
Receptionist Village Health Centre - Carolyn
PAs - Karen, Sue
Care Plus Coordinators - Cheryl and Danielle
Register Administrator - Marie
Medical Typist - Jan
IT support - Lyn
Mental Health Coordinator - Caroline
Pharmacy Facilitator - Marilyn
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