TARA ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- General Practitioner from Germany
Dennis is a General Practitioner from Germany, who decided to emigrate to New Zealand and start a new life in this wonderful country. Dennis loves working as a medical doctor and serving his patients.
He is married and has 3 children. When he is not at work, he tries to spend as much time as possible with his family. Apart from his family, he also loves nature.
Work history
Dennis found his passion for medicine during his civilian service for the paramedics of the Red Cross in Germany (2003-2004), so he decided to study medicine. He graduated in 2010 in Tuebingen, Germany. After that, he worked at various hospitals and medical centres. In Germany, he obtained his post-graduate degree in general practice (Germany, 2021), as well as a post-graduate degree in palliative care (Germany, 2021). In Germany, he also holds a post-graduate degree in human genetics and a Master's degree in health business administration (MHBA).
Martijn comes from the Netherlands. He has worked in the Bay of Plenty since 2003 as a GP and has a special interest in skin cancer medicine. Through his career he has built up a broad set of skills.
His interests are children's health, care of the elderly and healthy living; the pragmatic approach, with emphasis on the do's and not the don'ts. He has a special interest in skin cancer and performs skin checks for which there are dedicated clinics.
He is married and has 2 children. If he is not at work, you might find him playing tennis or squash.
Job Titles:
- Practice Manager
- Registered Nurse With the New Zealand Nursing Council
Karen Woodhouse is our friendly and experienced Practice Manager.
Karen is a Registered Nurse with the New Zealand Nursing Council.
Paul is a Physician Associate from the United States who has joined us from Arizona. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Papamoa and is excited to contribute to excellent health outcomes in our community, and to continue exploring New Zealand.