Dr Bridget Louie chose to become a GP 12 years ago because it offered a challenging, yet family-friendly career where she could make a positive difference in people’s lives.

The mother-of-three originally hails from Kerikeri, in the Bay of Islands,but has spent the past decade working at Chadwick Healthcare.

Bridget studied medicine at Otago University and holds postgraduate diplomas in child health, obstetrics and medical gynaecology. She is also a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

She is particularly interested in children and women’s health, and enjoys meeting a variety of people in general practice. She regards it as a privilege to be involved in people’s medical care, andis known for her excellent listening skills and ability to empathise with patients.

Bridget also tries to reflect her Christian values through her medical practice, and is an active member of her local church. Her other interests include organic gardening and supporting her husband and children in their activities and endeavours.

Bridget works Mondays,Tuesdays and Fridays at Greerton

Since Graduating Mark has worked in many different areas of medicine throughout the Hawkes’ Bay and Auckland region, completing his Paediatric diploma at Auckland University. He particularly enjoys Paediatrics, and minor surgery.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter's as well as Hockey, Skiing, Mountain biking and many more outdoor activities the Bay has to offer.

Mark works Monday to Friday at both our Greerton and Tauriko locations.

Marshall was born and raised in Tauranga and has worked as a GP at Chadwick Healthcare since 1992, having graduated from Auckland Medical School four years earlier. He is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners and also holds a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation from the University of Otago. His professional interests including helping patients with traumatic brain injury and work injury rehabilitation, as well as caring for the aged.

Skin cancer is another area of Marshall’s expertise, and he holds a post-graduate Certificate in Skin Cancer Surgery from the University of Queensland. Marshall is credentialed by the Western Bay of Plenty PHO to perform skin cancer surgery to an advanced level and conducts minor skin surgery at Chadwick’s purpose-built day surgery.

Marshall is passionate about general practice and enjoys the strong relationships built with patients over time. He also has a particular interest in information technology, and is a member of the Midland Region Health Information Clinical Leadership Group. He enjoys the outdoor lifestyle of the Bay of Plenty. To keep active and fit, Marshall competes nationally in sprint and marathon kayaking.

Marshall works Monday to Friday at Greerton

Dr Fiona Whitworth 
BM, BCh, BA(Oxon), MA, MRCGP (distinction), DCH, DRCOG, FRNZCGP, PGCMedEd, PDipGP, FAEG
 
Fiona has been a GP for more than 20 years initially training and working in the UK before relocating to New Zealand with her family to enjoy the outdoor life. She has recently returned from a short sabbatical in Australia
Fiona studied medicine at Oxford University and believes in providing medical care that takes into account a patient’s lifestyle and health beliefs.  She also believes it’s important for patients to share in medical decision making, and uses her excellent communication skills to form a long-term bond of trust and mutual understanding with her patients.
Fiona is experienced in all aspects of general practice with a passion and reputation for elderly care, women’s’ health and paediatrics.
She has had  a variety of educational roles including the Lead medical Educator for the Bay of Plenty GP scheme. She is currently a fellowship assessor for GPs in the region. 
Outside of work Dr Fiona enjoys dancing and hiking, she recently completed the Overland Track in Tasmania.

Dr Megan Hughes starts with us on December 9th

Welcome to the team Megan!

Since Graduating Mark has worked in many different areas of medicine throughout the Hawkes’ Bay and Auckland region, completing his Paediatric diploma at Auckland University. He particularly enjoys Paediatrics, and minor surgery.

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter's as well as Hockey, Skiing, Mountain biking and many more outdoor activities the Bay has to offer.

Mark works Monday to Friday at both our Greerton and Tauriko locations.

Dr Megan Hughes starts with us on December 9th

Welcome to the team Megan!

Cameron spent his childhood growing up in the mighty Waikato. On completion of his schooling, he went on to attend Auckland Medical School. During his medical training Cameron took opportunities to experience life living around various parts of New Zealand and overseas whilst completing his studies. The most enjoyable place he lived was a three-month stint in the Cook Islands where he served caring for New Zealand’s fellow Cook Island Māori.

On completion of his Bachelor of Surgery and Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB), Cameron took a post at Tauranga Hospital as a junior doctor. Here, he completed his post-graduate training and completed a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) through the University of Otago.

Cameron fell in love with the charm of Tauranga, and ended up getting married to his wife in the hills of Ohauiti. Recently, Cameron welcomed into the world his first child, and now spends lots of his time with his young family. He enjoys outdoor pursuits including paddleboarding, tennis and mountain biking, he also enjoys creative activities and dabbles in classical guitar.

Cameron has a special interest in men’s health, child health and healthcare equity.

Cameron is based at our Bethlehem clinic, but does rotate into our other clinics periodically.

Stephanie moved to the Bay of Plenty in 2011 after completing her medical training at Otago University. She then worked as a House Surgeon and Medical Registrar at Tauranga Hospital before beginning her career in General Practice.

Stephanie enjoys all areas of General Practice, however her main interests are chronic care and Paediatrics. She is also interested in pursuing a Diploma in Travel Medicine. 

Outside of work she likes to make the most of the outdoor lifestyle that the Bay of Plenty has to offer. Her particular passions are running, touch rugby, swimming and tramping.

Rose is a Malaysian-born Chinese GP who is fluent in four different languages – Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay and English.

Her strong desire to help other people led her to study medicine in Melbourne. After graduating in 1994, she married her classmate and the couple immigrated to New Zealand after completing their medical internships in Australia.

Rose gave birth to her first daughter while studying towards her Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. She is now a mother of two girls, and has been working as a GP since 1998. She is a compassionate, approachable GP who has a particular interest in preventative health, women’s health and children’s wellbeing. Rose works closely alongside other health professionals to ensure her patients receive specialist care when required.

Rose joined Chadwick Healthcare’s team in September 2006 and enjoys reading, tennis and travelling in her spare time.

Dr Kartina Sandford is based in our Bethlehem clinc and works Monday, Wednesday and Thursday