Role

• General practitioner (GP)

Location
GP4            

Contact
Ph 06 873 8530

Hours
Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5pm
Wednesday finish 1pm

Services
Full range of General Practice including excision and biopsies of skin lesions.

Qualifications
MB ChB (1990, University of Dundee, Scotland)
Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP)
Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) Diploma from the Faculty of Family Planning (DFFP)

Skills/experience
I am originally from Belfast in Northern Ireland and completed my medical studies in Dundee, Scotland.  After graduating in 1990, I worked in a wide range of hospital specialities throughout Scotland including almost a year in the Highland Hospice in Inverness.

For thirteen years I was a partner in a rural practice in Pitlochry at the foot of the Scottish Highlands.  My work encompassed the full range of general practice including minor surgery.  I am passionate about providing the highest quality family medicine.  I am also enthusiastic about the primary prevention of heart disease and strokes.

Trained and experienced in pre-hospital trauma, I regularly provided medical cover for equestrian events and race meetings in Scotland as well as being called to attend road accidents and other life-threatening emergencies. For nine years I was an approved GP Trainer, training GP Registrars, and I was frequently involved in under-graduate teaching.

Home Life
I am married to Elizabeth and we have two wonderful kids.  Elizabeth trained as a nurse and worked in our local school in Pitlochry, in health education and promotion.

My son and I are both qualified PADI divers and I am a keen cyclist.  I enjoy all outdoor pursuits and hope to get back into sailing in Hawke’s Bay. 

I am very excited about the opportunity of developing my practice in Hastings and we look forward to enjoying everything that makes Hawke’s Bay