Umaya grew up in Wellington and graduated from Otago Medical School in 2020. She was working in Christchurch Hospital before moving into General Practice. She has an interest in Women’s Health and has completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys going for walks, travelling, reading books and painting.
Dr Schroder graduated in 1995 from University of Otago and worked in NSW (Australia) as a house officer and then completed GP training in NSW. Dr Schroder worked as a GP Locum in NZ and Australia from 2000-2003 as well as studying for MSc (Human Nutrition). Settling in Christchurch in 2004 she worked in several […]
I am from Ōtautahi and I have an interest in Paediatric Medicine and Women’s Health. I enjoy working with communities from different backgrounds and socioeconomic status and learning from colleagues who have a wide range of expertise. Outside of work I am enjoying my young family, going on walks, playing tennis, reading, and spending time […]
Dr Christina Neil is a partner of the practice. Christina was born in Wellington but now consider Christchurch her home, although is still an avid black and yellow supporter, much to her husband’s distain. She graduated from Otago Medical School in 2019 and has a diploma in Childrens Health. Her interests include geriatric and paediatric […]
Dr Charlotte East is a Partner of the Practice. Charlotte brings a patient centered approach to family medicine and enjoys working alongside people to manage their health concerns. She enjoys all aspects of general practice with a special interest in child health and has postgraduate qualifications in this field. Charlotte lives locally with her husband and three […]
Anthony moved to Christchurch after 29 years of rural general practice in Ngatea, in the North Waikato after growing up and attending university in Auckland. He has enjoyed the continuity of care and application of evidence based medical knowledge within a rural community of which he and his family have been a part of for […]
Currently on maternity leave returning March 2027: Dr Jessica Kokshoorn is a Partner at the practice. Jessica grew up in Greymouth and attended Otago Medical School in Dunedin. She worked at Christchurch Hospital before making the move to General Practice. Jessica enjoys the variety of General Practice and building relationships with patients and their whānau. […]
Dr Lauren Goldschmidt is a Partner of the practice. Lauren grew up and completed her medical training in London. She also has qualifications in Family Planning and Obstetrics & Gynaecology and can fit IUD’s at the practice. She enjoys all the challenges of general practice and building good relationships with patients and their families. When […]
Emma grew up in Christchurch, and has been working as a doctor in the city since she graduated from Otago Medical School in 2012. She made the switch to General Practice in 2016, and loves having the privilege of getting to build relationships with her regular patients and their whanau, as well as the variety it brings. […]
Currently on maternity leave returning mid 2027. Dr Lucy Henry is a Partner of the Papanui Medical Centre. Dr Henry grew up in Christchurch and graduated from the University of Otago in 2014. Lucy gained a broad range of experience at Christchurch Hospital before commencing her General Practice career. She joined Papanui Medical Centre in […]