Simon graduated from the University of Otago in 1985 and has been working in general practice since 1990, joining Johnsonville Medical Centre in 1995. Simon is our lead teaching GP and enjoys introducing doctors to general practice through the General Practice Training Programme. Simon also teaches medical students through the University of Otago.
Trish graduated from the University of Otago 1984 and joined Johnsonville Medical team in 1992. Trish enjoys all areas of general practice and has supported many families grow during her time at the practice. Outside of JMC Trish is a keen windsurfer, and spends as much time out on the water as possible.
Having graduated from the University of Otago in 1982, Mark subsequently worked in the UK completing the Diploma of the Royal College of Obstetricians' and Gynaecologists. Mark then completed the membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1995 after completing the Oxford Regional GP Training Scheme. After continuing to work in London for several more years, Mark then returned to New Zealand and joined Johnsonville Medical Centre in 1998.
Raised in Somerset, England, Ross has been in New Zealand since a working holiday in 2008 resulted in a New Zealand wife. After spending time in Palmerston North, Christchurch and Taupo, Ross and his family settled in Wellington. Ross' is interested in all aspects of general practice, particularly enjoying men's health and preventative medicine.
Born and bred in Nelson, Frances trained in New Zealand at Otago University before spending six years in Australia as a GP, including gaining her General Practice Fellowship. Having returned to New Zealand with her family, Frances joined the Johnsonville Medical Centre team in February 2018, bringing a wealth of knowledge in women and children's health.
Frances is currently on Maternity Leave, and will be returning towards the end of 2021.
Sarah joined us from Tawa Medical and Victoria University Student Health in 2018, having been a GP in Wellington for many years. Originally from China, Sarah speaks both Mandarin and Cantonese. Sarah compelted part of her her specialist training at Johnsonville Medical Centre some years ago, and was awarded her specialist GP status in 2008.
Owen is originally from Canada, and join the Johnsonville Medical Centre team in October 2020. Owen brings a wealth of experience from his time as a General Practitioner in Canada, providing the excellent community primary care that we offer here in New Zealand. In addition to his general practice Owen has recent experience working with children from birth (including delivery!), and Owen also has significant surgical skills with has experience in many minor procedures, including vasectomy.
Nicola is a former pediatric surgeon in the UK who moved to New Zealand with her family and is completing the specialist GP training programme in New Zealand. Nicola was with us in the first half of 2020 as part of he first GP training year and has now come back to join us as a permanent GP. Nicol has a lot of experience dealing with children from her previous roles, and also supports patients of all ages.
Originally from Wales in the UK, Mari joined the Johnsonville Medical Centre team in January 2020. A keen dancer, Mari spent a brief period working in Palmerston North in 2017 before returning to the UK to complete her GP training. With family in New Zealand she has made the long-term move back to Wellington as a fully qualified GP.
Anna joined the Johnsonville Medical Centre team in December 2020, having moved to New Zealand from the UK. Anna works Thursday afternoon and evening at Johnsonville Medical Centre, and also works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at Thorndon Medical Centre.
