Dr. Holly Runstadler

Dr. Holly Drexler

Holly Drexler

General Practionier

GP4

Holly completed her medical training at The University of Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY, USA followed by a residency in family practice at The Williamsport Family Medical Residency Program, PA, USA.  She arrived in New Zealand as a short-term locum in 2003, returned in 2006 and has been practicing as a GP in Hawkes Bay ever since. Holly enjoys working with whole families and is interested in preventive medicine. When not working she is enjoying the outdoors and kept busy with her family.

Dr. Jo Hector

Dr Jo Hector will be joined The Havelock North Health Centre in April 2018.  Jo was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and trained in the North East of England. On finishing her degree in 2009, she went on to The Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where she completed her Officer training.  Jo worked as a doctor for the British Army for 8 years and enjoyed a number of postings to various locations, including Canada, Germany, Wales and Afghanistan.  After reaching the rank of Major, Jo hung up her uniform to move to New Zealand in 2016 and start a family with her husband.  After a year in Auckland they moved to Hawkes Bay.  Jo loves all aspects of General Practice and enjoys getting to know patients over a long period of time. Jo and her family love Hawkes Bay and the outdoor lifestyle here.  In their free time, they enjoy wild camping spots, finding waves to surf and exploring remote fly fishing areas.

 

Dr. Matt Radford

Matt joined The Hastings Health Centre in December 2017 after spending 6months working in the health centre as a Registrar.

Dr. Mieke van Keimpema

The Havelock North North Health Centre

General Practitioner

Mieke was born and raised in the Netherlands.  She graduated from medical school in 2007 and became a General Practitioner in 2012.

She has completed internships in both Panama City and Tanzania, worked for year in Curacao, Dutch Antilles and gone back to Moshi,Tanzania as a voluntary GP for 7 months.

Mieke enjoys getting to know her patients and has a special interest in children and palliative care.

Mieke and her family have recently moved to NZ are are enjoying the beautiful sights that NZ has to offer.

When  Mieke is not at work, she enjoys hiking, cycling, skiing, playing tennis and spending time with her family and friends.

 

 

Dr. Mathew Westmark

The Havelock North Health Centre

General Practitioner

M.D. from University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, B.A. Chemistry and Psychology at Seattle Pacific University

Mathew and his family have recently move to NZ from Montana, USA.  He is a post graduate medical trained in full spectrum Family Medicine at Montana Family Medicine Residency with emphasis in rural and resource limited care.   He has most recently worked as Family Physician and Associate Medical Director for Riverstone Health Community Health Clinic in Billings, Montana.

Mathew practices all aspects of medical care for families: prenatal care, toddlers, children, teenagers, college students, young adults, mid-life adults, geriatrics, and end of life comfort care.  He enjoys teaching medical students how to provide compassionate quality healthcare that’s affordable for the patient.  He has special interests in dermatology, public health, psychiatry, and point of care ultrasound for physical exam and clinical procedures.

When Mathew is not at work he likes to spend time outdoors with his wife and their young son.  They enjoy traveling, trekking and climbing and look forward to exploring the great outdoors of NZ.

Dr. Naomi Bell

GP4

General Practitioner

BHB, MCChB

 

Naomi was born and bred in Auckland and completed her medical studies at the University of Auckland.

Naomi has worked in both General Practice and Urgent Care in Auckland, since 2011.  In 2015 Naomi and her family decided to escape the city life and move to sunny Hawkes Bay.

Naomi has an interest in child and women’s health.  She has a special interest in natural fertility and skin cancer medicine.  Naomi has always enjoyed the way general practice allows her to get to know her patients and their families in a more holistic way.

When not at work, Naomi enjoys spending time with her husband and three children and going out for a run or a swim.

Dr. Alan Wright

GP6

General Practitioner

MBBS, DCH, MRCGP(UK), Dip. Obst

Alan is deeply committed to the concept behind family medicine as he sees it as the “driving force behind first class healthcare”. He has a particular interest in emergency medicine, paediatrics, minor surgery and has been performing vasectomies in New Zealand for 17 years. Outside of the clinic Alan can be caught casting a line or tackling on the rugby field.

Dr. Alma Del Rosario

GP1

General Practitioner

BS Pharmacy, Doctorate of Medicine, NZDREX, FRNZCGP

Alma takes pride in providing the best overall healthcare for both young and old. She has extensive knowledge and experience in paediatrics, obstetrics, gynaecology, women’s health and contraception services including IUCD and Mirena insertion.

 

Dr. Andrew Heslop

GP5

Clinical Director

GP Registrar Trainer and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

MB, CH.B, MRCG(UK), FRNZCGP

Providing care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about general practice.  Before studying medicine at Edinburgh University, Andrew spent a year abroad working as a teacher in Zimbabwe.  In later years, after moving to New Zealand, he would get to follow his passion for teaching but this time as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine.  “I am passionate about medical education, teaching registrars, training interns and house officers” – all of which is done at the Hastings Health Centre.

Dr. Cathie Ellis

GP3

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, FRNZCGP

Cathie provides general medical services from paediatric through to elderly healthcare.  She has worked in general practice in the Hastings area since 1985.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Catherine Gray

GP3

General Practitioner

RNZCGP, MB, Ch.B (Auckland), Dip.Paed, Dip.Obst/Gynae, B.Sc (Massey), FRNZCGP

Catherine has been working in General Practice in Hawke’s Bay since 1998.  Prior to that she underwent medical training at Auckland University followed by hospital work at Whanganui and Wellington Hospitals.  During this time she completed extra training in children’s and women’s health.  She later spent six months doing volunteer medical work in The Philippines.

Catherine has worked at The Hastings Health Centre since its founding and enjoys all aspects of General Practice.  Her part time hours reflect her family commitments outside of work.

Dr. Charlotte Ross

GP1

General Practitioner

MB, Chb, DCH, FRNZCGP

Children’s health, disease prevention and early management of chronic illness is what Charlotte is passionate about. She is open to all health and medical enquiries and is able to do IUCD insertion and minor medical procedures. Charlotte is an advocate for early prevention and is committed to screening and risk assessment.

Dr. Colin Dykes

GP3

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, Dip.Obst, FRNZCGP

Colin has been in General Practice for over 30 years, having completed his General Practice training in Wellington.  Although no longer practicing obstetrics he still maintains an interest in following the younger members of the practice as they progress through life.  He provides a comprehensive Travel Medicine service including vaccinations and belongs to the Worldwise On-line Group as well as being a member of the International Society of travel medicine.  Colin is also a Yellow Fever Certified Vaccinator.

Colin is married to Anne who is his Practice Nurse on Mondays and Tuesdays.  They have four  adult children and two grand-children, who are now living in Hawke’s Bay.  Family life is extremely important to Colin and Anne and where they once spent every weekend on the sidelines of sportsfields, they can now  spend more time visiting the family and participating in leisure activities such as tennis, walking, gardening and golf.  Colin and Anne regularly walk the Peak and participate in local events such as Triple Peaks and Cape Kidnappers Challenge.

 

 

Dr. Colin Jones

GP3

General Practitioner

Director of The Hastings Health Centre

Teacher Trainee Interns Wellington School of Medicine

ACC Approved GP of Special Interest on Orthopaedics

HDC Crematorium Medical Referee

Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago Wellington

MB, Ch.B, Dip. OBst , Dip.Com. Em. Med

Colin has been practicing medicine for 35 years, including 25 years as a member of the Rescue Helicopter team.  Having delivered many babies over the past 30 years, he has developed a strong family oriented practice, and has special interests in maternity care, family medicine, minor surgery orthopaedics, musculoskeletal and sports medicine.

He is an ACC appointment GPSI in orthopaedics and takes referrals from other family doctors for assessments and practical procedures such as steroid injections.  he is the medical referee for the Hastings Crematorium.  He participates in training medicals students and house surgeons, hoping to encourage them into family medicine as a career.

When Colin is not at work, he enjoys spending time outdoors tramping and cycling.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Whyte

GP5

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, Dip. Obst, FRNZCGP

Liz has experience in all aspects of family medicine.  She has an interest in elder and palliative care as well as women’s health and minor surgery.  She is committed to a holistic approach to healthcare.

 

Dr. Frank Wiehahn

GP1

General Practitioner

MB, ChB, B Pharm, PG Dip CEM, FRNZCGP, FRNZCUC

Frank’s medical career expands more than 20 years. He has an interest in family and emergency medicine. Frank’s enjoyment for the outdoors is shared with his wife and children.

 

 

Dr. Graeme McCrory

GP4

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, MRCGP, DRCOG, DFFP

Originally from Northern Ireland Graeme completed his medical studies in Dundee, Scotland in 1990. Graeme promotes the primary prevention of illness and provides a full range of general practice services.  Family life is important to Graeme and he enjoys spending time with his wife Elizabeth, who is a trained nurse and his two children.  Graeme is a keen but incompetent mountain biker.

Dr. Gwenda Ward

GP5

General Practitioner

BHB, MB, Ch.B, FRNZCGP, Dip Family Planning

Gwenda likes how general practice encompasses many skills and involves care for families.  She is able to provide health advice and treatment in a number of family medical areas including family planning, IUCD insertions and minor surgery.

 

Dr. Hayley Perez

GP6

General Practitioner

Mb, Ch.B, DCH, MRNZCGP

Hayley’s expertise is in family medicine and adolescent health. Having spent much of her career working in hospitals across New Zealand Hayley understands that all patients are different and works to tailor treatments to suit each patient’s needs.

 

Dr. Lisa Percy

GP2

General Practitioner

MB, ChB, PGDipOMG, DCH, PGCertTravMed, MRNZCGP

Lisa enjoys all areas of family medicine and has obtained postgraduate qualifications in women’s health, children’s health and travel medicine. She worked in many different hospitals around New Zealand prior to specialising in General Practice and spent nine months in Bangladesh working for Mèdecins Sans Frontières (‘Doctors Without Borders’) in 2011. She grew up in Hawkes Bay and was happy to move back to her home region in 2014 to join the team at The Hastings Health Centre.

 

 

Dr. Lloyd Peterson

GP2 

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, Dip.Obs, Dip.Paed, FRNZCGP, Diploma Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery

Lloyd runs the Skin Lesion Clinic at the Hastings Health Centre and is a member of the Skin Cancer College of Australasia (SCCA).Lloyd also holds two SCCA diplomas; one in Skin Cancer Medicine and Surgery, and the other in Dermoscopy for which he received a distinction. He has been part of the DHB funded skin lesion programme since its conception in 2012.

Dr. Louise Haywood

GP1 and 3

General Practitioner

MbChB, FRNZCGP, Dip Paeds, Dip Obs and Medical Gynaecology.

After living in Auckland for university and her early career Louise enjoys being back in Hawkes Bay.  She loves getting to know her patients over an extended period of time. When she is not working she is busy with her young family, training for her first half marathon, spending time on her apple orchard and is actively involved in her church.

 

 

 

Dr. Richard Jamieson

GP2

General Practitioner

FRNZCGP, BHB, MB, Ch.B, Dip. Paed (Auckland)

Richard feels proud and enormously blessed to be part of this wonderful team at The Hastings Health Centre.  He has lived in Hawkes Bay since 2003; having shifted down here to live where his wife grew up; after several years doing hospital medicine in Auckland and a year working (sort of) in London. They have managed to raise four wonderful children since then, and Hastings is very much home for them now.  They absolutely love it here, and  reckon this is just about the best place in the world they could possibly be.

They love the sunshine and all of the outdoor leisure activities that the Bay has on their doorstep.  Richard particularly enjoys getting out to the surf and playing with the kids at Waimarama beach, trekking up and down the Hawkes Bay mountain bike trails, hacking his way hopelessly around the golf course, supporting his beloved Black Caps at McLean Park, and pretending he is still young and fit enough to handle his snowboard.  And yet instead he still seems to spend most of his spare time chauffeuring kids around to further their social lives.

Of course the food, wine, and coffee in Hawkes Bay is world class, if you don’t believe him then he has some places to send you to immediately.

Richard is also very pleased to be a member at Hastings Baptist Church which he attends with his family.

 

Dr. Sara Mata

GP6

General Practitioner

MBBS London 1993

Sara worked for eight years in general practice in the UK before relocating to New Zealand in 2007.  Sara enjoys all aspects of family medicine and works part time at Hastings Heath Centre.

In her spare time, she enjoys tramping and experiencing New Zealand’s fabulous scenery.

 

 

Dr. Dennis Wales

GP2 and Urgent Care

General Practitioner

MD (USA)

Originally from Texas, Dennis completed his training in South Carolina.  Family life is important to Dennis and he enjoys spending time with his wife Julia and their four children.  Dennis and his family love tramping in the mountains and seeing the amazing sights that are here in New Zealand.

 

Dr. Dawn Sandleback

Dawn is originally from Arkansas in the United States and completed her medical education at the University of Texas in Houston and Family Medicine training at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

Since moving to the Hawkes Bay in 2013, Dawn and her family have enjoyed travelling and seeing many of the beautiful places around New Zealand.

Dr. Pauline Teong

Urgent Care

Urgent Care Fellow

MBBS (Singapore), Master of Medicine Surgery ( Singapore), MRCS Emergency med (Edin), FRNZCUC

Pauline graduated from the National University of Singapore, and was a General Surgical and Paediatric Surgical advanced trainee (in UK) when she decided to do Emergency medicine.  After many years being hospital based, Pauline decided to do community based medicine and finds that it is much more rewarding. Pauline always works on the motto of  ‘Prevention is better than Cure”.

Pauline has great passion for emergency care and undergoes regular medical training.  She puts a lot of emphasis on patient care as well as making sure patients receive the best possible medical treatment and advice.

 

Dr. Pip Story

Urgent Care

General Practitioner

Pip is a senior doctor with a mixed emergency medicine/general practice background.  She has a broad range of experience including sick children, women’s health and injuries.

When not at work she can be found running on Te Mata Peak or doing DIY.

Dr. Dennis Wales

GP2 and Urgent Care

General Practitioner

MD (USA)

Originally from Texas, Dennis completed his training in South Carolina.  Family life is important to Dennis and he enjoys spending time with his wife Julia and their four children.  Dennis and his family love tramping in the mountains and seeing the amazing sights that are here in New Zealand.

 

Wendy King

Kaiawhina

Currently completing a diploma in Hauora Maori Health

Wendy is here to support patients and help them navigate their way around health services.  She provides holistic support to our enrolled whanau and families in the region.

Previously Wendy has worked as a Field Officer for Stroke Central liaising between the hospital and home for patients affected with strokes.

 

Barb Dooney

Barb is the Respiratory Nurse Champion at The Hastings Health Centre.  She runs runs a weekly clinic to perform spirometry (lung function test) to assess patients at risk of chronic lung disease.  An initial assessment is done by your doctor or nurse and if appropriate, a referral is made to the respiratory clinic. The aim of the clinic is to diagnose/confirm lung disease, educate patients, thereby empowering them to self manage their condition with continued support of their medical team.

Catrina Riley

Nurse Practitioner

GP4

Registered Comprehensive Nurse 2001

Bachelor of Nursing 2002

Master of Nursing with Endorsement in Child and Family 2009

Nurse Practitioner – Child & Youth 2011

Catrina is the Nurse Practitioner at The Hastings Health Centre.  She has advanced education and specialised clinical training in children and youth under 24 years of age.  She is able to provide you with information and support  about issues such as toilet training, temper tantrums and picky eating as well as assess, diagnose and treat acute illnesses such as respiratory infections, ear infections, rashes, and UTIs.  Catrina is also able to manage chronic conditions such as asthma, eczema, constipation and acne.

 

David Greenhill

Podiatrist

GP3

David gained his Diploma in Podiatry in 1986 and has been dealing with work complaints for the past 30 years.  He spent his first three years working in Australia, gaining experience working in private practice, hospitals and Community Health Centres.  He then completed a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours through The University of Brighton in England.

While fixing feet might not be for everyone, David finds it a very satisfying career.

Podiatrist David Greenhill has been working at the Hastings Health Centre since 2002 and treats a number of common foot complaints such as corns, callouses, heel and arch pain, ingrowing toe nails, children’s foot conditions, arthritic and diabetic foot disorders and sports injuries. He is committed to providing the best care for his patients and values the benefits of working at The Hastings Health Centre with so many other experienced health professionals.

Frith Gray

Ear Nurse Specialist and Occupational Health Advisor

GP5

BN, Ear Nurse Specialist and Occupational Health Advisor

Frith has been an ENS for over 15 years now and uses the micro suction technique which is a safe and more reliable method.  It is endorsed by ACC due to the decreased risk of perforation and possible damage to hearing.  The ear suctioning service that Frith provides is an alternative to syringing and treats all types of ear problems including wax impaction, discharging ears and foreign body removal.  A high-spec, purpose-designed microscope is used to get a complete view of the ear canal and ear drum, allowing a more thorough diagnosis and treatment than ear syringing.

Frith also runs an Occupational Health Nursing service to companies to manage overall employee well being and is able to provide you with a full range of care as well as advice on health maintenance, injury prevention and rehabilitation.

To book an appointment or find out more information email frith.gray@hhc.co.nz or phone (06) 873 8551

Jenni Jones

Clinical Pharmacist

DipPharm (Dist), PGDipClinPharm, MPS, RegPharmNZ

Jenni provides a clinical pharmacy service working alongside your GP to get the best from your medicines.  A free service provided by the HB DHB, Jenni can visit you in your home or see you at the surgery to answer any questions you have and review your medicines.  Jenni has a real interest in Diabetes and Pre-diabetes and works closely with the Diabetes Nurse Specialist at The Hastings Health Centre.  In her spare time she enjoys the ocean, swimming and travelling and then fills in the rest of her time trying to keep up with two teenagers.

 

Dr. Leigh Duncan

Gynaecologist

GP5

MBChB (Otago), Dip. Obs (Auckland), MRCOG, FRANZCOG

Dr Leigh Duncan provides private out patient gynaecological services.  She also operates via Royston Private Hospital.  A referral will be required to make an appointment to see Dr Duncan.

Leigh is an experienced New Zealand trained gynaecologist.  Her focus is on making her patients feel comfortable, through excellent communication and holistic care.  While she has a special interest in Pelvic Floor disorders, especially surgical options, she does after care for a wide range of other women’s health issues including menstrual disorders with a focus on “non-incision” hysterectomy, laparoscopically assisted and open hysterectomy.

When not at work Leigh enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters getting into our phenomenal New Zealand bush and attempting to construct new culinary master pieces from local ingredients with variable success.

 

 

Terrie Spedding

Clinical Diabetes Nurse Specialist

With more than 20 years experience in diabetes care in Hawke’s Bay and in Wellington, she is an expert in all areas of diabetes management. Terrie takes pride in watching her patients succeed in managing their diabetes. She is an advocate for the Hawke’s Bay Diabetes Team and is also a board member for the Hawkes Bay Diabetes Service.

Contact: (06) 873 8515

Email: terrie.spedding@hhc.co.nz

Paul Messerschmidt

Pharmacist
On-site I.T support at The Hastings Health Centre

Dip Pharm, MPS,NZCP

Registered as a pharmacist in 1978, Paul managed the Hastings Urgent Pharmacy for 3 years and then became a pharmacy owner in 1982 with the purchase of Parkvale Pharmacy, in St Aubyn Street, Hastings, which he  still operates.

Paul set up the pharmacy The Hastings Health Centre in May 2002, when the centre first opened.  He has shown a keen interest in local pharmacy issues and is involved with the local Community Pharmacy Group & local primary care health initiatives.  In recent years he has developed an interest and experience with IT aspects within the Hastings Health Centre  and he continues to assist with day-to-day IT issues.

 

Jane Houlahan

Assisting and supporting the medial and nursing staff across the centre is Jane’s primary focus and ensuring the centre is well resourced with supplies and equipment is also a key part of her work.

She maintains regular contact with some of our patients to encourage them to have regular health checks. Under the scope of practice and supervision of our family doctors and nurses they are able to provide the following the services: ECG’s, dress wounds, assist in the casting clinic and help patients who may require assistance with mobility, monitor patients and assist in minor surgeries.

Jane also organises the weekly engAGE meetings.  The team working in this programme provide services which support our older enrolled population to remain in their own homes.

 

Louise Singh

Maori and Pacific Health Nurse

Louise is passionate about Maori and Pacific Health. Through her experiences as a nurse working in the community she is able to offer various clinical, practical and holistic medical advice. Louise can also act as a support person between a patient and GP or specialist as well as refer patients to other social or health agencies to help improve a patient’s overall wellbeing.

Eleanor O'Rourke

Registered Social Worker

Our Social worker Eleanor O’Rourke works as part of the multidisciplinary team providing professional social work services for patients of the Hastings Health Centre.  Eleanor’s role focuses on families, whanau, friends and supports that assist the patient through their healthcare experience.  Eleanor is able to assess support needs and refer to a comprehensive network of services such as the Cancer Society, Age Concern, WINZ, Family Works, Birthright HB, Family Violence Intervention agencies, Women’s Refuge, Disability Services, Healthy Homes, Curtain Bank, DHB support services, etc.

Contact: (06) 873 8588

Leigh White

Dr. Andrew Heslop

GP5

Clinical Director

GP Registrar Trainer and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

MB, CH.B, MRCG(UK), FRNZCGP

Providing care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about general practice.  Before studying medicine at Edinburgh University, Andrew spent a year abroad working as a teacher in Zimbabwe.  In later years, after moving to New Zealand, he would get to follow his passion for teaching but this time as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine.  “I am passionate about medical education, teaching registrars, training interns and house officers” – all of which is done at the Hastings Health Centre.

Andrew Lesperance

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Having worked in both the public and private health sectors, Andrew brings to the Hastings Heath Centre an in depth knowledge of the health industry. His experience is underpinned by professional clinical training in Cardiology and Intensive Care areas as well as a sound track record in senior public hospital financial management and executive leadership roles.  Andrew brings a real enthusiasm for high quality innovative health services to Hastings Health Centre as well as a passion for population health improvement.

When Andrew is not at work, he is out with his family enjoying the many great walks of New Zealand.

Fiona Gee

Fiona is the Finance Manager at The Hastings Health Centre.  She comes from a background in auditing and financial services, and has been with the Health Centre for 12 years, and progressed into the role of Finance Manager.

In her spare time Fiona is kept busy with outdoor activities and cheering her four teenage children on at their representative sporting commitments.

Sophia Roydhouse-Ross

Sophia is the Support Services Manager at The Hastings Health Centre and has direct line management responsibilities for all front line receptionists.  Her aim is to lead and inspire a customer friendly, supportive and professional team who deliver exceptional customer service to our patients.  She is responsible for HR management, recruitment, quality improvement and complaint and incident management for this team.  All receptionists at HHC work in an incredibly busy and demanding environment supporting their doctors and nurses with the shared aim of providing patients with the best health care possible.

Reception Team

Administration Team

The administration team looks after all financial functions at The Hastings Health Centre.  They liaise with relevant health providers and companies performing  all ACC, account payable and receivable functions  as well providing financial reporting.  The team also  responds to the needs of the key stakeholders and takes responsibility for ensuring all financial records are timely and accurate.

L – R:  Debbie Fraser, Wendy Andrews, Fiona Gee Claire Smith and Julia MacCallum

Peter Ellis

Peter is an independent board member on The Hastings Health Centre Board of Directors.  He is currently active as a Chair and/or Director on a variety of boards.

Peter was the former CEO of Farmlands NZ.

Dr. Andrew Heslop

GP5

Clinical Director

GP Registrar Trainer and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

MB, CH.B, MRCG(UK), FRNZCGP

Providing care to all members of the family is what Andrew enjoys most about general practice.  Before studying medicine at Edinburgh University, Andrew spent a year abroad working as a teacher in Zimbabwe.  In later years, after moving to New Zealand, he would get to follow his passion for teaching but this time as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Wellington School of Medicine.  “I am passionate about medical education, teaching registrars, training interns and house officers” – all of which is done at the Hastings Health Centre.

Dr. Colin Jones

GP3

General Practitioner

Director of The Hastings Health Centre

Teacher Trainee Interns Wellington School of Medicine

ACC Approved GP of Special Interest on Orthopaedics

HDC Crematorium Medical Referee

Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago Wellington

MB, Ch.B, Dip. OBst , Dip.Com. Em. Med

Colin has been practicing medicine for 35 years, including 25 years as a member of the Rescue Helicopter team.  Having delivered many babies over the past 30 years, he has developed a strong family oriented practice, and has special interests in maternity care, family medicine, minor surgery orthopaedics, musculoskeletal and sports medicine.

He is an ACC appointment GPSI in orthopaedics and takes referrals from other family doctors for assessments and practical procedures such as steroid injections.  he is the medical referee for the Hastings Crematorium.  He participates in training medicals students and house surgeons, hoping to encourage them into family medicine as a career.

When Colin is not at work, he enjoys spending time outdoors tramping and cycling.

 

 

 

 

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) Whyte

GP5

General Practitioner

MB, Ch.B, Dip. Obst, FRNZCGP

Liz has experience in all aspects of family medicine.  She has an interest in elder and palliative care as well as women’s health and minor surgery.  She is committed to a holistic approach to healthcare.

 

Dr. Louise Haywood

GP1 and 3

General Practitioner

MbChB, FRNZCGP, Dip Paeds, Dip Obs and Medical Gynaecology.

After living in Auckland for university and her early career Louise enjoys being back in Hawkes Bay.  She loves getting to know her patients over an extended period of time. When she is not working she is busy with her young family, training for her first half marathon, spending time on her apple orchard and is actively involved in her church.

 

 

 

Dr. Richard Jamieson

GP2

General Practitioner

FRNZCGP, BHB, MB, Ch.B, Dip. Paed (Auckland)

Richard feels proud and enormously blessed to be part of this wonderful team at The Hastings Health Centre.  He has lived in Hawkes Bay since 2003; having shifted down here to live where his wife grew up; after several years doing hospital medicine in Auckland and a year working (sort of) in London. They have managed to raise four wonderful children since then, and Hastings is very much home for them now.  They absolutely love it here, and  reckon this is just about the best place in the world they could possibly be.

They love the sunshine and all of the outdoor leisure activities that the Bay has on their doorstep.  Richard particularly enjoys getting out to the surf and playing with the kids at Waimarama beach, trekking up and down the Hawkes Bay mountain bike trails, hacking his way hopelessly around the golf course, supporting his beloved Black Caps at McLean Park, and pretending he is still young and fit enough to handle his snowboard.  And yet instead he still seems to spend most of his spare time chauffeuring kids around to further their social lives.

Of course the food, wine, and coffee in Hawkes Bay is world class, if you don’t believe him then he has some places to send you to immediately.

Richard is also very pleased to be a member at Hastings Baptist Church which he attends with his family.

 

Paul Messerschmidt

Pharmacist
On-site I.T support at The Hastings Health Centre

Dip Pharm, MPS,NZCP

Registered as a pharmacist in 1978, Paul managed the Hastings Urgent Pharmacy for 3 years and then became a pharmacy owner in 1982 with the purchase of Parkvale Pharmacy, in St Aubyn Street, Hastings, which he  still operates.

Paul set up the pharmacy The Hastings Health Centre in May 2002, when the centre first opened.  He has shown a keen interest in local pharmacy issues and is involved with the local Community Pharmacy Group & local primary care health initiatives.  In recent years he has developed an interest and experience with IT aspects within the Hastings Health Centre  and he continues to assist with day-to-day IT issues.

 

Andrew Lesperance

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Having worked in both the public and private health sectors, Andrew brings to the Hastings Heath Centre an in depth knowledge of the health industry. His experience is underpinned by professional clinical training in Cardiology and Intensive Care areas as well as a sound track record in senior public hospital financial management and executive leadership roles.  Andrew brings a real enthusiasm for high quality innovative health services to Hastings Health Centre as well as a passion for population health improvement.

When Andrew is not at work, he is out with his family enjoying the many great walks of New Zealand.