DR. PAUL PETERSON

Dr Paul Peterson has been a Partner at Papanui Medical Centre since 1987.

He has over 30 years’ experience providing care to patients both in clinic and in rest homes and private hospitals.

Paul has special interests in general medicine, geriatric medicine and cold weather medicine. He is currently a medical assessor for Antarctica New Zealand.

Paul currently works at the practice Monday to Thursday although will be scaling back from 1 April 2026 as he retires from practice ownership.

Dr Peterson will still be working at the clinic a couple days a week but will likely have more absences from the clinic as he plans to spend more time with his family and enjoying his outdoor persuits.