The Doctors and Staff at Richmond Road Medical Centre
We would like to introduce our team. We work together to make your visits comfortable and ensure excellent and professional care.
Doctors
The Doctors at Richmond Road are specialists in General Practice care. Having a close relationship with your own Doctor has many benefits and we recommend this to all our patients. We want you to be happy with the Doctor you see more regularly so this may change as you needs change. We offer a range of specialist skills and may suggest you see another Doctor within the Practice. Referrals can also be made, if required, within the wider medical community. This ensures your best care.
Our team also work in youth health clinics, hold teaching and assessment roles for the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, are members of local and national advisory boards, contribute to research projects in primary care, provide rest home care, remote medical care to fishing boats and provide police support. These are ways we are able to contribute to the wider community and initiatives that help us remain in touch with our community’s needs.
Dr. Gene Dillman, MD/FRNZCGP
Languages: English/French
Gene trained at the University of Kentucky and practiced family medicine there for 18 years before coming to Auckland with his partner in 2013. He enjoys the variety and challenges of general practice as well as the wonderful opportunity to provide care to patients and their families over the whole life spectrum. Gene has special interests in wound care, minor surgery and long-term medical conditions. He enjoys downtime with his partner, reading, cooking, gardening, classical music and training at the gym.
Dr Neeta Haribhai MBChB / FRNZCGP/ Diploma of Anaesthetics
Neeta enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She is very experienced and was a senior partner in a Wellington general practice for 22 years before moving to Auckland in 2015. Along with her work at RRMC, Neeta works as a medical educator for the Royal College of General Practitioners and as a forensic doctor for the organisation MEDSAC (Medical Sexual Assault Clinicians Aotearoa). She enjoys yoga and the gym.
Dr Ramya Krishnaraj MBChB | PGCertWHlth
Ramya was born in Sri Lanka and moved to New Zealand when she was 3. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Auckland. After completing her internship years in Auckland, she moved to Melbourne and practiced as a Medical Registrar in Victoria. Ramya has a postgraduate certificate in Women’s Health.
She values the continuity of care aspect in General Practice and how you can establish long term relationships with your patients and their whanau. She is passionate about Diabetes, Chronic disease management and Women’s Health.
Outside of work, Ramya enjoys being a mum to an active toddler, spending time with her whanau, dancing, playing netball and considers herself a bit of a gym bunny.
Dr Phyllida (Phyll) Cotton-Barker MBChB / BPhEd / MPhil / FRNZCGP /Dip A&E Med
Dr Phyll is currently unable to take new patients
Phyll enjoys all aspects of general practice and aims to work with patients of all ages to help maximize their health potential and support their ongoing health needs. She has all-round skills in general practice care and a special interest in the challenges that arise with mental health issues and ageing. She is also skilled in the areas of women’s, adolescent and child health. Phyll has postgraduate qualifications in emergency medicine and has been working at the Richmond Road Medical Center for over 25 years. Phyll loves spending time with friends and family and enjoys swimming and cycling.
Dr. Keerthana Vishaal Kamath, MBBS / PGDipObsGyn
Keerthana completed her medical training in India and moved to Auckland 9 years ago. She has since worked across a range of hospital specialities and completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Auckland).
Keerthana enjoys all aspects of general practice and greatly appreciates the privilege of supporting others through lives challenges. She has a special interest in women’s health.
When she is not at work, Keerthana enjoys time with her husband and two beautiful children. She loves Bollywood dancing and cooking.
Dr Paul Charlick MBChB / PGDipobs / DipPaeds / FRNZCGP
Paul has practiced at the RRMC since 2008. His interests cover all aspects of family practice. Paul runs a school-based Youth Health Clinic, looks after patients in an Aged Care Facility and offers special skills in minor surgery. Paul is immersed in Samoan culture through his wife’s family. He has learnt much from his children that helps him in his general practice, and he likes to play tennis.
Dr Shabrina Hussein MBChB, FRNZCGP, FRACGP, Dip Dermatology
Shabrina grew up in Fiji and then moved to NZ where she finished high school. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Auckland, NZ. She completed her GP training in NZ. She has recently moved from Australia where she practiced as a GP for 2 years in Sydney. She is passionate about all aspects of General Practice including dermatology, skin cancers, and women’s health. She is happily married with two gorgeous kids who keep her busy. Outside of work, she likes taking kids to sporting activities, spending time with family, maintaining her gardens, and baking. Areas of interest: dermatology, skin cancer, and women’s health.
Dr Jonathan (Jonny) Munn MBChB
Jonny enjoys all aspects of General Practice care and brings to our team considerable skill in minor surgery, sport and musculoskeletal medicine, orthopedics and acute care.
Jonny has worked in New Zealand since 2019 having trained in Scotland. He enjoys surfing, fly fishing and traveling.
Nurses
Our nurses provide a wide range of general practice services that include smear taking, accident care, chronic disease screening and immunization management.
Emma Glaze
RN, BHSc - Practice Nurse
Angel Dwyer-Leech - Prescribing Nurse
Angel is a community prescriber. She can prescribe for common illnesses for normally well people. This includes UTIs, sexual health, ear infections, sore throats, skin infections, eczema, contraceptives, IUD removals/pre-insertion consults, constipation and more. Please phone reception to book into her clinics.
Barbara McKenzie
RN, Lead Nurse
Krizza Loneza
Practice Administrator
Monique Flood
RN, BNurs- Practice Nurse
Administration Team
Rose Hutchinson
Health Care Assistant
Angela Nicholson
Medical Receptionist
Anusha Gali
Medical Receptionist
Gail Sayegh
Medical Receptionist /Admin
Michelle Linstrom
Medical Receptionist
Tiki Johnston
Kia ora! Ko Tiki Johnston tōku ingoa. He uri ahau nō Ngāti Hei, nō Pare Hauraki.
I’m a Health Coach at Richmond Road Medical Centre. I work with people wanting to improve their well-being through.
-physical activity
-eating healthily
-reducing stress.
I work Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. You can book to see me through reception. It’s free!
OUR STORY
Welcome to the Richmond Road Medical Centre
We are a team that works with great care and respect to support and safeguard your health. Our staff offer a range of specialist skills, and we all participate in postgraduate education programs that promote greater knowledge and vocational development.
The RRMC holds the highest standard of accreditation from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
The practice is well supported by local health practitioners and the wider medical community. These positive relationships provide a rich source of knowledge and practical help for our patients when needed.
RRMC has a long history of engagement with our local community. We have a long association with nearby schools, other local medical professionals and with the various ethnic groups in Grey Lynn.
History
The Richmond Road Medical Centre was founded by Drs Simon Cotton, James Beetham and Phyllida Cotton-Barker 1993. Simon had worked at as a GP in Putaruru moving to Auckland to join the Herne Bay Medical Center. Following a period working as a GP Specialist Geriatrician at Waitakere Hospital Simon returned to the Ponsonby area to work with Phyllida at Ponsonby Accident and Medical Center. James, having moved from Wellington with his family became the third partner of the Medical Center. Following Simons and then James's retirement from General Practice Phyllida remains the sole owner of the Practice.
Recent Renovation
In 2017 Phyllida undertook a major renovation of the surgery. This has improved conditions for patients, enabled us to offer extended services, including minor surgery and travel medicine. The renovation is now complete and we have lovely and welcoming rooms and an increased capacity to meet the needs of the growing population within our community.
Re-opening
In April 2018, following the rebuild, the Richmond Road Medical Centre was reopened by the Prime Minister of New Zealand the Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern.
Waiata
Waiata
To celebrate the re-opening our local kaumatua Taura Eruera composed, arranged and gifted the following waiata to our practice team. It defines our actions and our purpose.
Waiata for the Richmond Road Medical Centre
Composed by Taura Eruera 2018
Ko toku noho e
he ngaakau atawhai
ko toku rakau e
he tohu rongoa.
Ko toku kaupapa
he tino tiaki ia koe
he tino whai waka
rongoa tika mou.
Ko toku wawata
ka ora tonu kou tou
ko to whanau.
I sit inside
a heart of kindness
with my competence
and knowledge.
My purpose
is to care for you
and advocate for you.
My desire
is for you all
to be well
you and your whanau.