Our team of doctors, nurses, and support staff are passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care. We take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and develop a personalised treatment plan that's right for you.
Our GP Team
Dr Michael Clarke
MB ChB 1984 Otago; FRNZCGP 1999
Michael Clarke has a number of interests, he enjoys tennis and is a keen fisherman – raft-fishing the Horomanga River is on his bucket list
Dr Holger Konrad
State Exam Med 1996 Humboldt
Holger has been with Beachlands Medical practice since 2017. He is very dedicated to all aspects of general practice. Holger lives locally with his young family.
And below our most recent doctors who have joined our practice
Dr Brittany Edmonds
(currently on maternity leave)
Dr Devon Prangley
Dr Nikola Retford
MB ChB 2004 Auckland; FRNZCGP 2016
Nikki joined Beachlands Medical in 2016, she works part time at Beachlands and lives locally with her family. Nikki’s interests are in Wellness Support and General Practice.
Dr Rebecca Starr
MB ChB (Leicester UK)
Dr Rebecca Starr qualified in the UK, continuing GP training in New Zealand after moving here in the early 1990’s.
She covers all aspects of General Practice including the wide range of women’s health issues and is an accredited Mirena practitioner.
Dr Sam Foliaki
Dr Melanie Lauti
Dr Nagham Hawa
MB ChB 2000 Baghdad; FRNZCGP 2019
Dr Nagham Hawa has broad experience in all areas of general practice and has a special interest in women’s health, having worked as a fully trained board certified obstetrician and gynaecologist specialist in Jordan.
Dr Andrew Reid
MBChB, FRNZCGP
Andrew enjoys the full spectrum of general practice patient care, including minor surgical procedures. He has a particular interest in palliative care, and also works part time for Totara Hospice on their weekend roster. He lives locally in Maraetai with his young family.
Dr Joel Nazareth
Our Nursing Team
Rachel (Lead Nurse), Ashleigh, Amanda, Betty, Briar, Catherine, Karen, Kerry, Kim and Sally (Health Care Assistant)
Beachlands Medical Centre’s nursing team includes 9 very experienced and caring registered nurses and a health care assistant.
We provide a comprehensive nursing service to our clients including:
Immunisations
Wound care
Aclasta and Ferinject IV infusions
IV antibiotics
Chronic care management, eg. diabetic support and education.
Flu and Covid vaccine clinics
Our nurses are specialised cervical smear takers and provide this service Monday to Friday.
We provide a daily telephone triage service, a recall service, and a prescription service throughout the week to actively promote health and education to our population.
The nursing team takes pride in keeping up to date with their education and training to provide a high standard of care to our community.
Health Coach
Our Health Coach can help you with weight loss, how to manage common health conditions such as Fatty Liver Disease, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure plus much more. It is free to see the Health Coach if you are enrolled at Beachlands Medical Centre.
Our Admin Team
Receptionists - Lucy, Michelle, Robyn, Margot & Jamene
Practice Manager - Christine Jones
Our team is made up of 5 admin / receptionists and our Practice Manager.
We take pride in helping you and your family. Phone 09 536 6006 or email us reception@beachmed.co.nz with any enquiries, we are always happy to assist you.
Health Improvement Practitioner
Our Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP) has the skills to improve your health, wellbeing and quality of life. It is free to see the HIP if you are enrolled at Beachlands Medical Centre.