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.
Martinique grew up in Tāmaki Makaurau, and graduated from Auckland Medical School in 2017. She spent her junior doctor years in Northland before moving back to Auckland to continue training in Paediatrics. She has obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Child Health (with Distinction). Martinique has since changed over to General Practice and is working towards her […]
Returning in November 2025: 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, […]
Returning in late October 2025: 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 medicine. Outside of work, […]
Kirstie grew up in Christchurch and completed her medical training at Otago Medical School in 2012. She has postgraduate qualifications in Women’s health and has completed her Postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Medical Gynaecology. She enjoys the variety that general practice brings and the ability to build relationships with patients and their families. Kirstie has […]
Dr Charlotte East is excited yet humbled to be taking over the practice of Dr Linda Gibb and looks forward to building relationships with these patients. 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 […]
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 […]
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. Her special interests include Paediatrics and Women’s […]
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. […]