Meet the Team

Te Atatū Health and Hobsonville Health each have their own established teams, with some staff working across both sites. This supports continuity of care and shared expertise, while maintaining a strong local presence at each clinic.

Our Admin

  • Lorraine Cardinali

    Practice Manager - Te Atatū Health

    Born in England, Lorraine moved to New Zealand in 2017. With a background in private healthcare, she has worked in respiratory, haematology, and cosmetic medicine. She enjoys making medical care as smooth and stress-free as possible for patients, and in her free time, she and her family love exploring their new home.

  • Jeremya Opazo-Gomez

    Practice Manager - Hobsonville Health

    Jeremya brings a strong customer service background, having previously worked as an international flight attendant. She enjoys the fast-paced environment of frontline healthcare and is passionate about providing an excellent patient experience. Outside work, she spends time with family and friends.

  • Karleen Williams

    Admin Manager

    Karleen has been with Te Atatu Health since its inception, bringing experience from the education sector. Her energetic, organised, and proactive approach makes her a valued member of the team.

  • Emma Lawrence

    Receptionist

    Te Atatū Health

    Emma joined Te Atatu Health in 2024. A West Auckland local, she is friendly and approachable, with extensive experience in customer service. Outside work, she enjoys boating and spending time with her family.

  • Carolyn Hunt

    Receptionist

    Te Atatū Health

    Carolyn joined Te Atatū Health in 2026. She is a born and bred" “Westie”, and after 32 years in the UK is delighted to be back serving the local community. She brings a strong background in customer service.

  • Nicole Dickie

    Receptionist

    Te Atatū Health

    Nicole joined the Te Atatū Health team in 2026. She has a background in hospitality and enjoys working with people. Outside of work, she loves animals (especially her cockatiel, Blaze), gaming, and spending time with family and friends.

  • Aalyiah Brown-Young

    Receptionist

    Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health

    Aaliyah, a Te Atatu Peninsula local, is bubbly and approachable, enjoying helping patients. Outside work, she’s studying psychology and loves socialising, surfing, and snowboarding.

  • David House

    Receptionist

    Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health

    David brings extensive experience in healthcare administration and is skilled at solving problems efficiently. Friendly and approachable, he is a valued member of our team.

  • Gillian Beer

    Receptionist

    Hobsonville Health

    Gillian joined our team in 2026 after previously working at Hobsonville Medical. She brings over 40 years’ experience in the medical sector, including seven years as a medic in the Air Force. Outside of work, Gillian enjoys being a grandma, spending time with family, and is a proud cat-lover with two Burmese cats

  • Megan Dallas

    Receptionist

    Hobsonville Health

    Megan brings over 30 years’ experience in the health sector and has spent the past five years as a receptionist at Hobsonville Medical Centre. She has also volunteered at Starship Hospital with Radio Lollipop. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends, gardening, and golfing.

  • Ngaire Marwood

    Receptionist

    Hobsonville Health

    Ngaire spent nine years at Hobsonville Medical Centre and really enjoys her work. She’s recently become a new grandparent and is a keen netball fan. Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, gardening, and reading.

Our Doctors

  • Dr Marcus Bishop

    Director, MB BS, BSc (Neurosci), MRCP (UK), FRNZCGP

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Mon (all day), Tues (all day), Thu (PM + late), Fri (AM)

    Dr Marcus Bishop trained in the UK and NZ and founded Te Atatu Health after six years as a GP in West Auckland. He aims to create a clinic that goes beyond treating illness—focusing on education, community connection, and proactive healthcare.

  • Dr Matthew Woollett

    Director, MBChB, BSc (Neurosci), PGDip Palliative Medicine

    Location: Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health
    Availability: Mon (PM + late), Tues (all day), Thu (all day)

    Dr Matthew Woollett, a Herald Island local, brings extensive family medicine experience from Whangarei Hospital, Health New Lynn, Coast to Coast Health Care, and Kaipara Medical Centre. Known for his friendly, relaxed style, he puts patients at the centre of every consultation.

  • Dr Rachel Mattock

    Director, MBChB, FRNZCGP

    Location: Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health
    Availability: Mon (all day), Tues (all day), Wed (all day), Thu (all day)

    Dr Rachel Mattock, originally trained as a nurse, has broad experience across health care and enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a special interest in women’s health. She is local to Te Atatu and enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and labradoodle.

  • Dr Stephanie Sequeira

    MBChB, PGDipO&G

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Mon (all day), Wed (all day), Thu (all day)

    Dr Stephanie Sequeira began her career as a nurse before training as a doctor. A former Obstetrics and Gynaecology registrar at Middlemore, she is passionate about collaborative care and women’s health. She holds a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and plans further training in family planning and sexual health. Outside work, she enjoys the gym, family time, and socialising over a glass of wine.

  • Dr Nicola Roberts

    MBChB, FRANZGP, BSc, PGDip Paeds

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Wed (all day), Fri (all day)

    Dr Nicola Roberts, trained in Auckland with a Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatrics, enjoys caring for children and young people, with a special interest in women’s health. She values a collaborative approach to general practice. Outside work, she’s a mum of two and enjoys knitting and sewing.

  • Dr Chris Wong

    MBChB

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Tues (all day), Wed (all day), Fri (all day)

    Dr Christopher Wong, from Auckland’s Eastern Suburbs, trained at the University of Auckland and has practised as a GP on the North Shore and South Island’s West Coast. After two years teaching, he returned to medicine to spend more time with his young family. Based on the North Shore, he enjoys running, Aussie Rules, and time with his wife and son, and values meeting patients from all backgrounds.

  • Dr Anna Tabuteau

    MBChB, FRNZCGP,

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Mon (AM), Tues (AM), Wed (AM), Thu (AM)

    An Auckland local and graduate of Auckland Medical School, I trained across regional hospitals and spent time in Samoa before focusing on General Practice. I’ve practised in West Auckland for 28 years, caring for patients across all life stages, and now enjoy seeing four generations in some families. Outside work, I spend time with my husband, children, and grandpuppies, travel, and reconnect with family in France. I’m delighted to return to Te Atatu and join this dynamic team.

  • Dr Sejal Shah

    MBChB, FRANZGP

    Location: Te Atatu Health
    Availability: Mon (PM & late), Fri (PM)

    Dr Sejal Shah is an experienced GP based on the North Shore with her husband and two young children. She enjoys all aspects of general practice and holds diplomas in Sexual & Reproductive Health and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

  • Dr Debra Yeh

    MBChB, FRNZCGP

    Location: Hobsonville Health
    Availability: Monday (all day), Thursday (all day)

    Debra joined the team in 2026 and we’re excited to have her on board. She enjoys all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in women’s health, including Mirena insertions. Debra is fluent in both English and Mandarin. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family.

  • Dr Lucy Sheffield

    MBChB, GPEP2

    Location: Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health
    Availability: Tues (all day), Thu (PM + evening), Fri (all day)

    Lucy also joined the team in 2026. She trained in Otago Medical School and has worked across Auckland’s three main hospitals. After a period of living overseas she now calls Mt Eden home. She enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, family and a good coffee. She looks forward to getting to know patients from a wide range of backgrounds.

  • Dr Peter Moore

    MBChB, FRANCGP

    Location: Hobsonville Health
    Availability: Tues (all day), Wed (all day), Thurs (all day), Fri (all day)

    I was born and raised in West Auckland and have spent my career serving this community as a general practitioner.

    Since 1988, I have practiced in Hobsonville, providing long-term, one-to-one care to individuals and families. My particular interests include men’s health, older adults’ health, and complex paediatric conditions.

Our Nurses

  • Irene Wieringa

    Nurse Lead, Registered Nurse

    Location: Te Atatū Health & Hobsonville Health

    Irene, from South Canterbury, trained as a nurse at Timaru Hospital before pursuing theological studies in Auckland. She spent 10 years in Peru working in health initiatives and youth ministry, gaining fluency in Spanish. Now back in New Zealand with her husband and two teenage sons, she enjoys practice nursing for its focus on preventative care and building long-term patient relationships. Outside work, she enjoys church, gardening, reading, baking, and swimming.

  • Abbey Laurence

    Nurse Prescriber

    Location: Te Atatū Health

    Born in Taranaki, Abbey grew up partly in Te Atatu Peninsula and is proud to serve the local community. A registered nurse since 2014, she has experience at Middlemore Hospital and busy Auckland GP clinics, providing care for patients of all ages. Outside work, she enjoys the outdoors, staying active, spending time with loved ones, and being involved in her church.

  • Nikki Trespeces

    Registered Nurse

    Location: Te Atatū Health

    Nikki is a registered nurse with over six years of experience in hospitals and primary care. Originally from the Philippines, she moved to Auckland in 2014 and brings a unique perspective on healthcare in New Zealand. She enjoys providing compassionate, quality care to patients. Outside work, she spends time with family and friends, and loves hiking and exploring New Zealand’s outdoors.

  • Sylvan Lockie

    Registered nurse

    Location: Hobsonville Health

    Sylvan is an experienced nurse and qualified osteopath who enjoys working as part of our GP practice team. She’s passionate about lifelong learning and healthcare in all its forms. Alongside her clinical work, Sylvan teaches anatomy and physiology. Outside of work, she enjoys outdoor adventures with her husband, three teenagers, and one very large dog.