I am a New Zealand trained GP (MBChB, FRNZCGP) who has worked in the Bay of Plenty since 1991, and at the Katikati Medical Centre since 2001.

Originally from Auckland, I have come to really enjoy working and living in Katikati. The diversity of work and the wonderful team in our busy medical centre make it a challenging and satisfying position for me.

Working part-time was a necessity when the children were little, and now allows a little more time for me to enjoy tennis, cycling, playing the piano and reading.

Sue Blake became a vocationally trained GP in 1990 when she gained the MRCGP(UK). She and her husband Dr Gordon Miller emigrated to New Zealand in 1992 and came to Katikati in 2007, after working for 15 years as rural GPs in Whangamata. In 1999 she became a Fellow of the NZ College of General Practitioners.

Sue has a particular interest in women's health and in General Practice teaching. She has been involved with teaching General Practice registrars since 2001 and in 2009 completed the Post-graduate certificate in Clinical Education.
Sue plays the flute and is a member of the Katikati Concert Band. Gordon and Sue have 2 teenage children and enjoy spending family time tramping and exploring NZ.

I attended Medical School in Auckland and have worked as a GP in Tauranga for 10 years. Since early 2010 I have been working here at Katikati Medical Centre.  I grew up in Katikati so it is really nice to be back in my home town.

You will only find me here part time as I have 3 children to look after too.

I like to see a variety of patients of all ages but I am keen on preventative health so am always happy to see people jus for a 'check up'

Kevin trained at WITS Medical School in Johannesburg, the Republic of South Africa and then entered private practice in 1996. 

In 2004 Kevin brought his wife and two daughters to Katikati where he enjoys sailing and managing his lifestyle farm.

Kevin's special medical interests are in dermoscopy, minor skin surgery and vasectomies.

After training in Glasgow, Scotland, Andy (MBChP, MRCGP, FRNCGP) practised as a GP there for 5 years plus a further 2 years in the Mental Health service before emigrating to New Zealand in 2005.

He has a special interest in Addiction Medicine and in performing Minor Surgery.

When not at work Andy may be heard making music on his saxophone or escaping it all and quietly fishing on Tauranga Harbour.

Andy and Annette have two young daughters.

Gordon qualified from Glasgow University in 1984 and then rotated through a number of hospital specialties until 1989 when he commenced General Practice in Glasgow.

In 1992 Gordon emigrated to New Zealand and worked at Whangamata until 2007 then joining us at Katikati Medical Centre. Since arriving in NZ, Gordon has job shared with his wife, Dr Susan Blake.

Gordon is a fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practioners and holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He maintains an interest in all aspect of family medicine including dermascopic skin examinations and minor surgical procedures.

Another of our doctors that enjoys the outdoors, Gordon can be found on his bike, in his kayak or wearing boots tramping in the hills. He also maintains a strong interest in history.

Tessa is one of the founding partners of Katikati Medical Centre. She is well known in the community and to the profession with her time as Chair of the Medical Council and on various professional committees.

Tessa maintains her interest in her patients and profession working with us a Locum

Originally from Devon and with extensive experience in Rural Practice in the English countryside, Philip and his wife Carol emigrated to New Zealand in 2005.

After several years at Waihi Health Centre and then in Palliative Care at Waikato Hospital, Philip worked with us as a Locum for 2009 before becoming full time in 2010.

Philip is very active in the local St Paul’s Presbyterian Church.