Our Doctor Team

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  Dr Peter Boot

  New Zealand-born Peter completed his medical training at Auckland University, obtaining an additional qualification in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, with an interest in pediatrics (children) and sports medicine.  

  Peter is a Police Medical Officer, a doctor for the NZ Maritime Safety Authority, NZ Customs and a Panel doctor for the Australian Consulate.

  Peter enjoys the broad spectrum of general practice with a particular focus on urgent/accident care, wound management and minor surgery.  

  In his spare time, Peter loves keeping fit by cycling, going to the gym, swimming and horse riding.  He is married with two daughters. 

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  Dr Olfat Hefzallah

  Born in Cairo, Olfat trained in Egypt, obtaining a Masters degree of General Dermatology before emigrating to New Zealand in 2000.  Before obtaining her Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2009, Olfat gained six years extensive experience working under different specialities in general hospitals.

  Skin, paediatrics (children) and women's health are among her particular general practice interests.

  Olfat is married and has an adult son and daughter.  She enjoys jewellery craft and spending time with her family.

  Olfat speaks English and Arabic.

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  Dr Samuel Rawlings

  Born in Christchurch, Sam obtained his medical degree from the University of Otago. After graduating in 2010 he gained a wide range of experience in hospitals across New Zealand including in emergency medicine.

  Sam is completing his fellowship training with the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care. He enjoys a wide variety of practice, with a focus on accident and medical medicine, fracture management and wound care.

  In his spare time Sam enjoys travelling, scuba diving, and artistic pursuits.

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  Dr William Isaac

  William was born in Egypt and practised medicine for over 40 years in 5 countries including Australia and New Zealand.  He specialised in general medicine for 20 years before moving to New Zealand in 1997.  For the past 20 years William has practised in both accident and emergency and general practice all over New Zealand, always returning to his home town, Auckland. 

  William enjoys assisting all his patients and is particularly passionate about working with children.

  William is married with two children in their 20s.  When he is not at the clinic or with family, William loves indulging in nature and is an avid gardener.

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  Dr Tanya Wilson

  Born in Scotland, Tanya qualified at Aberdeen University in 1991, and attained her Membership of the College of General Practice (UK) in 1995.

  Tanya worked as a Principal GP in both England and Scotland for many years before becoming an Emergency Medical Practitioner working in Accident and Emergency and Out of Hours general practice. Tanya has an interest in family planning and minor surgery as well as urgent care.

  Tanya is married, with one teenage daughter. She and her family have recently moved from Scotland to Auckland and are looking forward to enjoying their new life in New Zealand.

  In her spare time Tanya loves to relax by taking long beach walks with her dog.

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  Dr Tanja Minic

  Dr. Minić was born and raised in the former Yugoslavia before gaining her medical degree from the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Medicine. 

  Tanja completed her registration in New Zealand in 2004 and was trained by some of the country's leading specialists in the assessment and treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. She also became a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners before establishing herself on Auckland's North Shore.  
   
  Dr. Minić enjoys the variety of general practice and believes that health promotion, disease prevention and continuity of care are the most important factors in general practice. Her areas of specialty include women's health, paediatrics and preventative medicine.

  Outside of medicine you will find her spending time with family (her two boys are her joy and inspiration), going to the theatre, sampling excellent food, listening to music and walking her beloved dog.  

  Tanja will be starting at the practice on Monday 7th October 2019 

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  Dr Olu De Rozario

  Olu is Sri Lankan-Kiwi, born in Colombo and emigrated to New Zealand with her family during her early primary school years. She grew up in Auckland and attended medical school at the University of Auckland. She began her career in Nov 2013 at Waikato Hospital.

  Since then she has worked at Auckland, North Shore and Starship Hospitals in a variety of medical and surgical specialties. She completed 1 year of Paediatrics Basic Training and a Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatrics (2016) before moving into community medicine.

  Currently she is working towards gaining her Urgent Care Fellowship after completing her Urgent Care exams in 2017.

  Her areas of interest include injury management as well as paediatrics.
  In her spare time she is travelling or spending time with her husband, family and friends.

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  Dr Jeffrey Garon

  Born in the United States, Jeff completed his Doctorate of Medicine at St. George's University and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine.  

  Jeff practices across the full-spectrum of General Practice with particular interests in wellness, whole-person care, and skin cancer diagnosis and treatment.  

  Jeff and his wife share a passion for protecting the environment and reducing health inequities.  They enjoy a wide variety of outdoor activities with their growing family.