MANUKA STREET HOSPITAL - Key Persons
After completing his medical degree in Otago and Christchurch, Andy Malcolm worked in New Zealand for 2 years before finding time to travel through South America and Asia. After this he worked in Auckland Christchurch and Tauranga gaining experience in a variety of surgical specialties, before undertaking advanced surgical training in Urology. After working in London he returned to Nelson in 1999.
Andrew Southwick, M.D., is a general urologist practicing general urology in Nelson and Wairau. His education in the United States resulted in a Bachelor of Science Biology degree from The University of Puget Sound in 1993 and a Doctor of Medicine degree from The University of Utah School of Medicine in 1997.
He completed his urology training at the University of Utah in 2002 and went on to complete a general urology and laparoscopy fellowship at the Waikato Hospital in Hamilton in 2003. He has participated in overseas volunteer medical exchanges to Haiti and Mongolia, and he received a sponsored exchange scholarship to Japan in 2012.
He is an active member of the American Urologic Association and Western Section of the American Urologic Association. He immigrated to Nelson with his family in 2016.
Currently his practice focuses on kidney stones, benign prostatic enlargement, laparoscopy and oncology but he provides full spectrum urology care as a general urologist. He is currently the head of the urology department for Nelson Marlborough District Health Board and is accepting patients through his private clinic at Manuka Street Hospital.
Job Titles:
- Administration Manager
- Member of the Senior Management Team
Clare started in our Administration department in August 2015. Clare has a corporate background, working with organisations in New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Clare was appointed the Administration Manager in 2017
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Member of the Senior Management Team
An executive with an extensive background in healthcare and business management who thrives in complex environments. Dene brings broad experience and a consumer centric approach with innovation in service and product delivery to organisations. Originally a clinician with postgraduate qualifications in health science and sports medicine he brings a clinical focus to leadership of Manuka Street Hospital alongside a Master of Business Administration.
Dr Adelle Hanna gained her Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2020. She gained her Medical degree with Distinction in 2008 from the University of Otago.
She has practiced medicine in both New Zealand and Australia. Working in many different hospitals and across two countries has allowed her to learn about and understand a wide range of approaches to care for people and their families/whanau, as well as gather lots of different approaches to problem solving within her job.
She appreciates every different person who sees her has their own set of life experiences, beliefs, and ideas that will shape the consultation, and is committed to working toward your goals and identifying treatment options that are right for you.
She offers appointments for a wide range of gynaecologic problems, with a special interest in female incontinence, and providing a multidisciplinary approach to people with chronic pelvic pain.
Dr Monique Stravens is a specialist gynaecologist and fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist.
She is a graduate of the University of Otago medical school and undertook her obstetric and gynaecology training in tertiary and peripheral centres in New Zealand including Auckland, Christchurch, North Shore, Rotorua and Nelson.
This has given her a wide variety of experience in health issues of women and she is therefore able to provide a range of gynaecology services including, the management of:
Delayed fertility, recurrent miscarriages
Heavy or irregular menstrual periods
Contraceptive needs
Pelvic pain
Urinary incontinence
Uterine and vaginal prolapse
Vulval skin disorder
Menopause
Monique is strongly committed to the care and well-being of her patients and is known for her sensitive approach and open communication.
Dynes is a New Zealand graduate from the University of Otago Medical School and has completed a formal fellowship overseas in the area of advanced gynaecology surgery and cancer care. He also holds a doctoral thesis in cancer research.
During his career he has introduced several new surgical procedures to New Zealand.
He would like to see more women access care in the Nelson Marlborough area who would otherwise have to have their treatment elsewhere.
He has regular clinics in the Nelson region and operates at Manuka Street Hospital.
His areas of practice scope include all areas of gynaecology practice, but he has a special interest in advanced keyhole surgery, urinary incontinence procedures, and removal of large pelvic masses.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Theatre Manager
Karen was first employed as a Registered Nurse at Manuka Street Hospital in 1992. Before and after that, she worked in Sydney and London where she gained varied experiences in many different nursing areas, and found her niche in theatre/PACU, with a special interest in anaesthetics. After returning to her hometown of Nelson, she was 2 IC of Theatre/PACU for a number of years at MSH, and has been in her current role as Theatre Manager since April 2015.
After completing his medical degree in Otago/Christchurch, Mike Roberts spent time in Perth (Western Australia), Christchurch and Tauranga gaining experience in a variety of surgical specialities, before undertaking advanced surgical training in Otolaryngology (ENT) in Wellington, Otago and Christchurch.
Two years consultant work in Edinburgh were followed by a return to Nelson. Mike's areas of special interest are Paediatric ENT, General Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Sleep/Snoring medicine and Facial Plastics.
It is appropriate for potential patients to contact Mike Roberts directly.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Supply Chain Manager
Sarah joined Manuka Street Hospital in 2021. Sarah trained in London a Registered Nurse and held management positions in secondary care settings in the UK before moving to Nelson, in 2005. While in Nelson Sarah has worked in primary health care, including at the PHO and as a manager of General Practice.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Clinical Nurse Manager - Ward
Scott joined the Manuka Street Hospital team as the Clinical Nurse Manager at the start of 2022. Scott has brought with him a range of experience and skills from his previous 17 years as a nurse manager and educator in perioperative and resuscitation environments. He supports a team of very experienced nurses who provide a high-quality nursing service from when a person first arrives at the hospital for their admission, through to their discharge home after surgery.
Job Titles:
- Facilities Manager
- Member of the Senior Management Team
Steve has extensive experience in running and maintaining large infrastructure.
He started as a Plumber and Gasfitter and comes with many years of experience as a Operations Manager.
Steve has been with the Manuka Street Hospital team since September 2022.
Job Titles:
- Contracts Manager
- Member of the Senior Management Team
- Health Sector Administrator
Suzie is an experienced health sector administrator, having worked for a Health Insurance company in Melbourne before relocating to Nelson to work as a General Practice Administrator for the Primary Health Organisation. Suzie commenced her career at Manuka Street Hospital in January 2013 as a Senior Administrator and Personal Assistant and has subsequently been promoted to Contracts Manager in 2022, with responsibilities for contracted elective surgery and affiliated provider contracts with health insurers.
Job Titles:
- Catering Manager
- Member of the Senior Management Team
Victoria completed training at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology in professional cookery and has worked in cafes and restaurants. She has been one of our chefs since 2012, recently stepping up into a management role in 2020. Victoria has also trained to become a workplace assessor with Service IQ.