MbChb [Otago], Dip. Obs and Gynae. [Auck], Dip Sports Med. [Auck]. FRNZCGP.
Our Staff
Dr Matthew Gentry
Dr Gentry is an experienced GP graduating from Otago Medical School in 1990. He has worked in the UK and Kenya and is a fellow of the RNZCGP [Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners]. He has worked at North Harbour Medical Centre since 1996 and loves the variety and challenge of General Practice.
Dr Gentry has interests in the elderly, sports medicine, paediatrics and minor surgery.
“I love coming to work each day at NHMC as it is a friendly family practice where everybody knows every patient that walks through the door. I enjoy getting to know patients and their families and I believe to understand people it is most important to have good communication. Being a good listener is vital to being a good doctor.”
Outside of work he enjoys skiing, cycling and sailing and spending time with his wife and three kids. He has a fox terrier dog named Ruby whom visits NHMC regularly to make sure he is keeping a good eye on his patients.
Dr Mark Groen
MbChb [Auck], Dip.Geriatrics [Auck]
Training at Auckland Medical school qualifying in 1986. Dr Groen specialised in geriatrics at Liverpool and then paediatrics in Auckland. He worked in general practice in Henderson before moving to NHMC over 20 years ago!
Dr Groen has a special interest in care for the elderly and visits several rest homes and private hospitals.
“We are lucky to have everyone here cheerful and easy to work with. I have a family of 8 that keep me very busy and in my wee bit of spare time I enjoy running, soccer and playing guitar and singing.”
Dr Audrey Thorpe
MbChb [Auck], Dip.Obs and Gynae. [Auck], FRNZCGP.
Dr Thorpe is an experienced General Practitioner who graduated from Auckland University in 1987.
She has a keen interest in women’s and children’s health and holds the Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology as well as being a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
“I really enjoy the patients and their families and having been at NHMC for 20 years, I believe this long term relationship is important. Having staff who know the patients well makes a more personal family friendly environment, which helps to provide better medical care.”
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, and often provides a taxi service for her daughter’s sport.
Fiona
Practice Nurse
Fiona has been working as a Practice Nurse at NHMC for over seven years and has a wealth of nursing experience. She carried out her nursing training in the UK becoming registered in 1983 and emigrating to NZ in 1995. In Auckland she initially worked at Accident and Medical clinics and then GP practice nursing.
“I really enjoy the friendly atmosphere and getting to know the patients in General Practice. I run nurse-led clinics which include diabetes, asthma, careplus and cardiovascular risk assessments. I perform all the varied nursing duties including immunisations, syringing ears and freezing warts etc.
Scottish country dancing is my favourite hobby.”
Medical Receptionists
Debbie
I love the people and the warm caring team that we have. I feel lucky to be part of a practice that you are more than a number and we all genuinely care about each of our patients and those that we work with. It’s a nice feeling to come to work and know you are part of a team. I’m always keen to go on holiday you only have to mention ‘Rarotonga’ and I’m there but anywhere that is warm with a beautiful beach will be just fine.
Jenny
Kia Ora, I have been part of the NHMC team for 3 1/2 years now, coming from a private training education background. It has been a fun, and at times interesting experience learning the ‘quirks’ of the medical profession – especially the often complicated medical terminologies! It is great being part of a small, caring medical team and getting to know our patients, hopefully helping to make their visit to NHMC a pleasant one. Living now in Helensville allows me to ‘take time out’ from the hustle and bustle of the Shore whilst still feeling that I belong here after 26 years.