About Us
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
Suzanne Downes
Office Manager
Suzanne leads a team of 9 receptionists to manage the overall administration of the practice, including debt management. Suzanne 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
Special interests:
Arthritis & Rheumatology, Dermatology, Geriatrics, Hypertension/Heart Conditions and Palliative Medicine
Clinic:
Beach clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr John Clarke
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
Special interests:
Pain control and wound management, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine and I am also an ESR Accredited Alcohol and Drug Advisor
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Romain Kuhm
Special interests:
Paediatrics, chronic illness and preventative care
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Jared Cook
Special interests:
Elder care, family medicine
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Currently on leave of absence
Dr Andrew Edwards
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
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
Special interests:
Paediatrics, Respiratory, Gynaecology and Women’s Health
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Will Huang
Special interests:
Skin cancer, general skin and nail conditions
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Anouk Balster
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
Special interests:
General medicine, men’s health
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Eleana Earon
Special interests:
Family medicine, chronic & preventative medicine, elder care
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Mark Conrad
Special interests:
Elder care, acute and emergency care, telehealth
Clinic:
Main clinic
Currently accepting new patients:
No
Dr Hanna Preston
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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