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DOCTORS

We recommend that you have a primary doctor for ongoing issues.

However, if you have an urgent problem and are unable to get an appointment with your regular doctor, one of the other GP’s or Nurse Practitioner will be able to see you.

All requests for urgent appointments will be triaged by our clinical team.

 

 

 

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Dr Tim Story
General Practitioner

Dr Tim Story completed his medical training in the UK, where he graduated from St George's Hospital Medical School, London in 1992.

He then travelled to New Zealand, where he worked at Christchurch Hospital for two years, and this is where he met his wife, a New Zealander.

Dr Story and his family lived in the UK again for 8 years, where he completed his general practice training, before moving back to Christchurch in 2003 with three young children.

Upon returning to Christchurch, Dr Story joined Parklands Medical before becoming a GP at Burwood Health.

He enjoys the variety of work that his role offers and he strives to use his abilities to look after you and your family's needs.

When not at work, Dr Tim Story enjoys travelling around New Zealand and exploring "the wonderful country we live in"

** DR TIM STORY IS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW PATIENTS **

AVAILABLE:
Monday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Dr Rebecca Langley
General Practitioner

Dr Rebecca Langley was born and raised in Christchurch. She is an Otago graduate and completed her GP training in Christchurch.

Dr Langley worked at Parklands Medical Centre for over 20 years where she went through a lot with her patients, developing some wonderful longstanding relationships, which are now continuing at Burwood Health.

Dr Langley enjoys her work as a GP and is interested in all aspects of medicine, particularly women's health and menopause.

Outside of work, Dr Langley is a mum to four grown-up sons, including triplets and enjoys spending time in the outdoors. She enjoys mountain biking, tramping and walking in the Port Hills, but also some downtime at home. She is a keen gardener, cook and loves to read.

** DR REBECCA LANGLEY IS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW PATIENTS **

AVAILABLE:
Monday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Dr Intan Md Tahir
General Practitioner

Dr Intan Md Tahir was born in Malaysia before coming to New Zealand to study Medicine at Otago University, where she graduated in 2012. She has also worked as a resident at Christchurch Hospital while enjoying all that the city has to offer.

Dr Intan spent two years living in Australia, where she worked at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Adelaide, The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, and the Royal Hobart Hospital in Tasmania.

She returned to Christchurch in 2015 and completed her GP Fellowship (FRNZCGP). She has a special interest in Women's Health and Travel Medicine, leading her to complete a Postgraduate Certificate in both areas. Additionally, she has completed a Diploma in Dermatology, further expanding her expertise in skin health.

Dr Intan is now a member of the NZ College of Sexual and Reproductive Health and is qualified to insert and remove Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC). She is also a certified LARC inserter trainer.

Dr Intan believes that health is a partnership and strives to achieve the best for her patients.

Outside of work, Dr Intan Md Tahir enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.

** DR INTAN MD TAHIR IS TAKING ON NEW ENROLMENTS **

AVAILABLE
Monday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm

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Dr Gort Stephan
General Practitioner

Dr Gort Stephan was born and raised in Germany, and completed his medical training in 1998.

In 2000, Dr Stephan moved to Christchurch, where he undertook postgraduate training and became a fellow of the New Zealand College of GP's in 2007. For two (2) years, Dr Stephan worked in Sydney, before returning to Christchurch. He has spent the past 10 years, from 2010 to 2020, working as a locum at Ferrymead Medical Centre, before joining Burwood Health.

He enjoys assisting patients with the wide variety of medical problems that general practice brings and assisting them to achieve their best possible health.

Dr Gort Stephan is the practice's lead GPEP Registrar trainer, he is passionate about fostering the next generation of medical professionals through hands-on learning and mentorship.

When not working, Dr Stephan enjoys spending time outdoors running, ski touring, tramping and canyoning. He also enjoys to travel both New Zealand and the world.

** DR GORT STEPHAN IS NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEW PATIENTS **

AVAILABLE:
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

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Dr Shirin Robinson
General Practitioner

Dr Shirin Robinson studied in Otago and completed her medical degree in 1992 and completed her General Practitioner training in the United Kingdom in 1999.

Over the years, Dr Robinson has worked in a range of hospital and GP clinics both in the UK and in New Zealand. She enjoys the diversity of her role and how it is a privilege to be a part of an individual or family’s health journey.

Shirin prides herself on being a caring and compassionate doctor who will continually work alongside her patients to achieve their overall health goals.

Dr Shirin Robinson is interested in skin excisions and Gynaecological and family planning procedures. Dr Robinson also has an interest in transgender health.

When not working at Burwood Health, Shirin enjoys spending time with her family, including her three children, who are all undertaking various studies and work around Aotearoa, her husband and her two dogs. She also enjoys participating in sports and being outdoors.

** DR SHIRIN ROBINSON IS CURRENTLY NOT ENROLLING NEW PATIENTS **

AVAILABLE
Monday 8:45am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 8:45am - 4:00pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:00pm (Every 2nd Week)

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Dr Sarah McFadden
General Practitioner

Dr Sarah McFadden was born in Perth, Western Australia and moved to Christchurch when she was 2 years old with her family.

She undertook her studies in Dunedin for 7 years where she has completed medical school and a Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours degree. Sarah has also completed a Post-Graduate Paediatric Diploma from Auckland University.

Since completing her degrees, Sarah has worked in a variety of specialties in Tauranga before returning to Australia where she worked and gained experience in Emergency Departments.

Dr McFadden is interested in all areas of general practice work, however, has a keen interest in Paediatrics and women’s health.

When not working at Burwood Health, Dr Sarah McFadden enjoys swimming, reading and relaxing with her family.

** DR SARAH MCFADDEN IS NOT TAKING ON NEW PATIENTS **

AVAILABLE
Tuesday 9:00am - 12:30pm (Every 2nd Week)
Thursday 8:30am - 12:00pm
Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm

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Dr Vidya Yugaraja
General Practitioner

Dr Vidya Yugaraja was born in Sri Lanka and immigrated to New Zealand with her family as a young child. She spent majority of her childhood in Christchurch.

Vidya graduated from Otago University in 2016 and subsequently worked in Christchurch hospital across a range of specialities for 3 years before embarking her journey in General Practice.

Dr Yugaraja enjoys the diversity of family medicine and caring for patients of all ages and cultural background. She has a special interest in women’s health and is able to perform IUD insertions.

Outside of general practice, Vidya is a wife and mum of two young girls. She enjoys yoga/pilates, walks with her dog and exploring baby/toddler friendly activities with her family

** DR VIDYA YUGARAJA IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW ENROLMENTS **

AVAILABLE
Monday 9:00am - 12:30pm
Wednesday 9:00am - 12:30pm
Friday 12:30pm - 4:00pm