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 3 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 North Harbour Medical Centre 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 since 1992 this just continues to grow. I also consider that it is important to have staff who know the patients well, as I think this 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 teenage daughter’s sport.
Kerry
Practice Nurse/Manager
Kerry has been a registered nurse for 36 years. She worked in South Auckland for many years then three years in England, before moving home to the North Shore. At NHMC she wears multiple hats being both Senior Practice Nurse and manager part time.
“I love the diversity and multiple skills I use every day at North Harbour Medical Centre. I am passionate about Practice Nursing and love my patient contact.
Personal interests include camping, handcrafting and reading.I also enjoy any sport ,completing several half marathons with my adult family. I loved being a volunteer for the Rugby World Cup.Most of all I enjoy the company of family and friends and take delight in cooking them dinner and catching up.”
Fiona
Senior 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.
I am married and have a son turning 21 this year. Scottish country dancing is my favourite hobby.”
Medical Receptionists
Brooke
‘I have been a medical receptionist working in the medical profession for a number of years and have been working at NHMC for almost 10 years! I enjoy the variety my job offers. I feel very fortunate to work with such a caring and friendly bunch of people at NHMC.’
Debbie
‘Since joining North Harbour Medical Centre a year ago I have thoroughly enjoyed the patient interaction and getting to know you all. It is lovely working with such a warm and friendly team. I am married with a teenage son who is passionate about cricket and football, so every weekend you will see me on the sidelines enjoying the sunshine or in my gumboots. Another weekend pursuit of mine is to taste test the treats in as many cafes as possible.’
Jenny
Jenny has been with NHMC now for approximately a year and a half.