Stoke is a rapidly expanding suburb. To provide a full and comprehensive service to our increasing number of patients, we have a number of doctors working a variety of days to accomomodate your needs.
The Stoke Medical Centre Doctors are:
I am a Wellington lad, trained at Otago. I moved to Nelson in 1983 because of family connections and the perception that it would be a great place to rear a family. This has proven correct and I love all that Nelson has to offer.
I enjoy all aspects of General Practice but my main interests would be minor surgery (removing lumps and moles) and injecting joints for such conditions as arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome.
At Stoke Medical Centre I work alongside a group of doctors, nurses, receptionists and administrators who pull together as part of team, of which I am proud to be a part. They provide me with support and offer a huge resource, upon which I can call if needed.
I am a Kiwi who trained at Otago Medical School. I have worked here since 1983, after studying and working in Canada. My family share my love of travelling. I like General Practice but am especially interested in promoting good health and preventing illness. I believe this is best done by using practical proven preventative procedures, finding problems early and taking good care of psychological problems. I offer long appointments to help unravel complex problems and believe in the value of a thorough physical examination when indicated.
I trained in Medicine at the Middlesex Hospital Medical School in London. Once qualified as a GP, I worked as a locum in Tahuna, Stoke and Florence St medical centres before returning to the UK to practice in Milton Keynes and then Brackley, (Central England).
We moved to Nelson and Stoke Medical Centre in January 2006; a move which has been fantastic for us and our children.
I have always enjoyed job-sharing with Dr Bee Hildick-Smith, my wife. This has meant staying more enthusiastic about General Practice, which we believe is better both for our patients and the people who work with us every day!
From November 2010, I have reluctantly dropped one day of practice at Stoke Medical Centre in order to take up a 'Clinical Director' role in the Executive Leadership Team (the 'top table') of the District Health Board. This is a very exciting chance to change the way the DHB provides care for their population, and ensure that it stays relevant to the patients no matter where they are seen (Hospital, General Practice, Rest Homes, at home etc). Part of this role is to work to deliver the care where it is most convenient for the patient rather than the health provider.
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