Our Team
Meet our Managers
Waikanae Health does not have a Practice Manager. The day to day operations of the practice is managed by Monika Williams (Nurse Manager), Suzanne Downes (Office Manager) and Angela Wilman (Practice Support Manager), with Diane Leyten (Business Manager) responsible for the overall operations and strategic direction of the practice.
Monika Williams
Nurse Manager
Monika leads a team of 14 nurses and 3 primary care practice assistants (PCPA) to supports our GPs in the clinical delivery of care to our patients. Monika is also involved in the overall strategic direction of the practice.
Email:
nurse@waikanaehealth.co.nz
Phone:
04 293 6005 Extn 2836
Nicki Munford-Gibbs
Office Manager
Nicki leads a team of 9 receptionists to manage the overall administration of the practice, including debt management. Nicki is also involved in the overall strategic direction of the practice.
Email:
office@waikanaehealth.co.nz
Phone:
04 293 6005 Extn 2840
Angela Wilman
Practice Support Manager
Angela manages the day to day logistics of the clinic, as well as supporting the Business Manager with key financial support. Angela is also involved in the overall strategic direction of the practice.
Email:
supportadmin@waikanaehealth.co.nz
Phone:
04 293 6005 Extn 2826
Diane Leyten
Business Manager
Diane manages the strategic direction of the practice, with an emphasis on delivery of healthcare. Diane has overall responsibility for the roll-out of Health Care Home with an emphasis on patient centered care.
Email:
manager@waikanaehealth.co.nz
Phone:
04 293 6005 Extn 2815
Meet our Clinical Team
Waikanae Health is owned and run by 5 full time Partners who live locally with their families and are involved in the community. Supporting our partners are 8 associate Doctors and a Nurse Practitioner.

Dr Dermot O'Connor
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration
Special interests:
Arthritis & Rheumatology, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Hypertension/Heart Conditions and Palliative Medicine
Clinic:
Beach clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr John Clarke
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration
Special interests:
Allergy, Arthritis & Rheumatology, Diabetes, Geriatrics, Hypertension / Heart Conditions, Immunisation – General, Palliative Medicine, Respiratory, Accident & Medical Practitioner and Men’s Health
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Herman van Kradenburg
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration. Occupational Medicine Practitioner.
Special interests:
All aspects of General Practice, skin cancer and dermatology, interventional pain control and wound management, surgical and gynae procedures, musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes, cardiac, allergy and respiratory medicine. Occupational Medicine, ESR Accredited Workplace Alcohol and Drug Advisor, Workplace Health and Safety, independent medical opinion and reports.
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Romain Kuhm
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Paediatrics, chronic illness and preventative care
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Jared Cook
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration
Special interests:
Elder care, family medicine
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Currently on leave of absence

Dr Andrew Edwards
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration
After 21 years here at Waikanae Health I have recently retired, to explore other interests. However I am still a partner of the business, and will from time to time pop up around the clinic to help out by covering for other doctors who may be away.

Dr Diane Carter
Fellow of Royal NZ College of GPs: Consultant Specialist General Practitioner Registration
Special interests:
Family Planning, Geriatrics, Sexual Health Medicine and Women’s Health and Gynaecology
Clinic:
Beach clinic + main clinic on Fridays
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Anne-Christine Poracchia-Kuhm
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Paediatrics, Respiratory, Gynaecology and Women’s Health
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Will Huang
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Skin cancer, general skin and nail conditions
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Anouk Balster
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Taking care of diverse long and short term medical conditions – focusing on how to keep healthy
Clinic:
Beach clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Steffen Holmvard
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
General medicine, men’s health
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Eleana Earon
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Family medicine, chronic & preventative medicine, elder care
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Mark Conrad
General Medical Registration
Special interests:
Palliative care, Mental Health, acute and emergency care, telehealth
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Dr Elise Thibodeau
General Medical Registration
Elise is working in our local resthomes and will also be seen supporting our Saturday emergency clinic.

Dr Hanna Preston
Registrar (Working towards Fellowship of Royal NZ College of GPs)
Special interests:
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No

Michelle Flaws
Nurse Practitioner
Special interests:
Urgent care, sports medicine
Clinic:
Main clinic
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