Rachael has a background in nursing and health funding, having previously worked for the Waitaha PHO. Rachael has lived in the Waimakariri district for the last 15 years and enjoys all aspects of the rural lifestyle. Rachael is available to discuss any concerns regarding the practice systems, customer service, quality assurance, accounts or any other issues you may wish to raise.

Amanda grew up in Queensland, Australia, and completed her medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2003. She completed her rural GP training in North Queensland, before moving to Rangiora and commencing work at Medical Corner Doctors in 2011. She is interested in all aspects of general practice and family medicine. She also enjoys teaching and is actively involved in small group learning with GP colleagues.

Alvin graduated from the University of Otago in 2007 and subsequently worked in Christchurch Hospital as a medical registrar in general medicine. He then began training to be a general practitioner and joined Medical Corner Doctors in 2014.

He has special interests in skin cancer medicine (including dermoscopy and skin lesion removal), minor surgery and travel medicine. He has completed the skin lesion biopsy course offered by Burwood hospital as well as the certificate of dermoscopy course offered by the Australasian Skin Cancer College. He had also completed the postgraduate diploma course in travel medicine which enables him to be an accredited yellow fever vaccinator. His interests outside work include hiking, badminton, fishing and golfing..

Lorna graduated from the London Hospital in 1982 and completed her GP training in South East London and also did a year in anaesthetics. She worked for 13 years in rural general practice in Queenstown, where she dealt with a variety of trauma, both major and minor, as well as usual general practice.

She joined Medical Corner Doctors in 2003. Her special interests are women’s health, including the fitting of Mirena and other intra-uterine devices, and children’s health. She has also upskilled in minor surgery through working at the Burwood plastic surgery outpatient unit.

Lorna is also a panel physician for immigration medicals. Her main interests outside of work are natural history and the performing arts.

Kia Ora! I originally grew up in the beautiful town of Wexford, Ireland. However, I feel proud to call New Zealand home since 2021.

I graduated with First Class Honours from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2019. Following this I gained experience in a variety of hospitals both in Ireland and New Zealand, subsequently choosing Christchurch to complete my GP training.

Along my medical journey, I have completed post graduate examinations in General Practice, Emergency Medicine and a Diploma in Paediatrics. My current project is upskilling in Dermatoscopy and Skin Cancer medicine with training through the Australasian Skin Cancer College.

Outside of work, you could find me running laps of Hagley Park or playing guitar. My belief is that staying active and keeping our brains engaged in learning is the key to enjoying good health.

I am Dr. David McTaggart, a dedicated General Practitioner with a fellowship from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. With extensive training and a broad range of clinical interests, I am committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to all my patients.

About Me
I completed my undergraduate medical training with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery graduating in 2013 at James Cook University in Townsville Australia. Furthering my education, I obtained a Master of Medicine (Perioperative Medicine) in 2016 and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research Methods in 2018 from Monash University, Victoria.

Clinical Interests
My clinical interests extends across multiple domains, allowing me to offer a wide array of services. In particular;
Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics: With a focus on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sports-related injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, I aim to help my patients achieve optimal physical health and performance. This includes management of fractures, sprains and injuries and ACC related care.

Minor Surgical Procedures; I perform a variety of minor surgical interventions with precision and care, ensuring the best outcomes for my patients. These include;
– Jadelle implants/removals.
– Minor skin cancer excisions/biopsy.
– Injection of corticosteroids for the treatment of appropriate joint related conditions.

Dermoscopy and Skin Cancer Treatment: Utilising advanced dermoscopy techniques with the latest in equipment and evidence based practice -I am skilled in the early detection and treatment of skin cancers. I also offer minor cosmetic procedures to address a range of skin concerns related to this. I am a member of the Skin Cancer College Australasia and currently enrolled in their fellowship program of specialisation in this field.

Commitment to Patient Care
I am passionate about providing personalised and patient-centred care to an exceptional standard. Whether you are seeking treatment for a sports injury, need a minor surgical procedure, or are concerned about a skin condition, I am here to help. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to achieve the best possible health outcomes.

Looking Forward to Meeting You
I am excited to welcome new and existing patients to my practice. Together, we can work towards achieving your health goals. Please feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment. I look forward to partnering with you and your family in your health journey.

. My name is Lika and I am originally from Germany.

I started off as a nurse, doing a 3-year apprenticeship and then decided to study Medicine.

I graduated from Hamburg University in 2010 and published a dissertation on EGFR mutations in Renal Cell Cancer. I have worked in Ireland in ED and Mental Health, in London in ED and Urgent care and in New Zealand in Cardiology, General Medicine, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Older Persons’ Health.

I live on a farm and very much enjoy the life in New Zealand, with horses, farm dogs and a wee goat – there is always something to do. After travelling all my life I finally met my Kiwi husband in the far south of South America and we now made a home in New Zealand.

I look forward to meeting you.

Peter grew up near Dublin, Ireland and completed his medical degree at the University of Limerick in Ireland in 2012. He spent a number of years working in Irish hospitals, focusing on general medicine, older persons’ health, and cardiology. Peter missed out on his big overseas elective in his twenties because he chose to enrol in medical school, so in 2018, he decided to travel and moved to New Zealand, because he had been told it was a beautiful country, with great rugby and good weather.

Peter commenced his general practice training with Medical Corner Doctors in early 2022, and after a brief stint away from the practice, he has returned to work towards completion of his specialist qualification. His main areas of special interest include skin cancer care and sexual health, but he enjoys all aspects of primary care.

Being from Ireland, he is always happy to talk about sports and the weather.

Julz was born in the Philippines, grew up in Auckland, and now enjoys life on a small rural block in North Canterbury with her husband, preschooler, and collection of animals. She has worked in primary health and emergency care across rural and urban settings, and completed her Nurse Practitioner training through urgent care.

Julz loves getting to know people and supporting them to reach their health goals in a way that works for their whānau and lifestyle. She has special interests in youth health, gender diverse care, and women’s health. When she’s not at work, you’ll find her pottering in the garden, attempting creative projects, or out exploring with her little one.

She is looking forward to walking alongside you and your whānau in your health journey.

My name is Brigid Sinclair, I am a Nurse Practitioner at Medical Corner Doctors.

As a Nurse Practitioner I have undertaken additional training to work at an advanced level of nursing, and am able to assess, treat and diagnose a range of conditions. I can see patients for most things you would see a GP for and you can book with me on your patient app or by phoning reception. My areas of interest include women’s health, mental health and emergency care. I have spent time as a firefighter and responding for St John ambulance.

Outside of work you will find me with my collection of animals on the farm; I like nothing better than to get outdoors.

We are pleased to welcome Gen to the Medical Corner Team. Gen is a Nurse Practitioner with a background in urgent care, she will be working with the MCD team to manage on the day appointments. She has been a PRIME emergency clinician in North Canterbury for over 10 years and continues to work in this area on a regular basis.

Gen’s other clinical passions are neonatal care, wound management and disability awareness. In her spare time Gen keeps busy with two teenagers and a lifestyle block

Our HIP has the knowledge and skills to help you with

• Managing thought, feeling and behaviours
• Stress, anxiety, depression to feeling down
• Coping with loss
• Sleep problems
• Drug and alcohol problems
• Family or relationship issues, domestic violence, parenting
• Chronic pain
• Living with the side-effects of illness and health conditions
• Navigating gender identity, sexual orientation