Dr Tony Jackson
MBChB (Otago 1994), FRNZCGP
I graduated from Otago University School of Medicine in 1994 and have been working in General Practice since 1999. I have been at Newlands since 2003.
I enjoy all aspects of General Practice, and have special interests in men’s health, and in improving health outcomes for all of our patients, reducing inequalities, and skin cancers.
I am available for both in-person and telephone consultations.
I also teach Medical students and GP registrars.
Usual days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Dr Duncan Baird
MBChB (Otago 1994), FRNZCGP
I graduated from Otago University School of Medicine in 1994 and have been working in General Practice since 2000. In recent years, I have been working in Outback Australia, returning to Wellington in November 2017.
Within General Practice, I have special interests in psychological health, youth health and skin cancers.
Usual days: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Dr Melissa Chan
MBChB (Otago), PGDipChildHealth (Otago), FRNZCGP
After completing my undergraduate in University of Otago, I spent my early career in my hometown of Whanganui before moving to Wellington in 2023 with my young family.
It is my privilege to build relationships with patients and caring for them through all stages of life and across all aspects of their health.
I speak fluent Cantonese and enjoy improving my Mandarin whenever I have the opportunity.
Usual consulting days: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Dr Anna Davison
I graduated from Otago University School of Medicine in 1993. I then completed postgraduate qualifications in paediatrics (1996) and in obstetrics and gynaecology (1998). I have worked in general practice since 1999, and am a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of GPs. I started working at Newlands Medical Centre in 2006 and really enjoy this great practice. I am interested in all aspects of family medicine, especially asthma management, child health, and gynaecology.
Usual days: Thursday and Friday
Dr Jessica Handley (she / her)
MBBCh DCH MRCGP FRNZCGP
I studied medicine in Cardiff, Wales, and completed my GP training alongside a diploma in child health in Manchester before moving to Aotearoa in 2021.
I live with my partner, our baby girl and two border collies which keeps me very busy!
I look forward to getting to know the Newlands community.
Usual days: Wednesday, Thursday
Dr Elton Nguy
MBChB Otago 2013, PGCertWHlth
I graduated from Otago University in 2013 while at Christchurch Hospital. I moved to Wellington in 2015 to be with family and to get further work experience. Prior to starting in General Practice in 2017 I had spent 18 months doing Emergency Medicine and 12 months in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I consider myself a generalist but have particular interests in women’s health (which I have completed post-graduate study for) and minor procedures.
Usual days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Dr Aimee Norman (she / her)
MbCHb, PGCertWHlth, FRNZCGP
I grew up in a (very) small Waikato town, and left for Dunedin in 2009 to start my medical degree. A few years later in 2012 I moved to Wellington to complete my clinical training. I intended to carry on back north after graduation but met my husband here and never quite left.
After a few years working in Wellington and Hutt hospitals I entered the General Practice training programme. I enjoy all aspects of general practice and have particular interests in gynaecology, sexual health and fertility. I completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Womens’ Health in 2019. I became a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2021.
Outside of work I am usually busy chasing my toddler but with whatever time is left I enjoy baking and am a member of the Wellington chapter of Good Bitches Baking.
Usual days: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Dr Caitlyn O’Fallon
I am a Wellington local, born and raised up the road in Ngaio. I studied medicine at the University of Otago, graduating with an MBChB and a Diploma in Child Health. After a few years of studying in Dunedin and working in Christchurch, I am enjoying being back in my Tūrangawaewae and getting to know the Newlands community. I enjoy all aspects of general practice, and particularly like working with young people and their families, mental health, and women’s health.
Usual days: Monday, Tuesday and Friday
Dr Helen Pratt
I graduated from Otago University School of Medicine. I have a postgraduate qualification in Child Health and have become a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practice. I have worked at Newlands Medical Centre since 2005. My particular interest is child health / paediatrics.
Usual days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Dr Elysia Tan (she / her)
Kia ora
I grew up in Khandallah and I graduated from the University of Otago with an MBChB in 2018, after studying in Dunedin and the Wellington School of Medicine.
I gained exposure in different fields of Medicine as a doctor at Wellington, Hutt, and Masterton Hospitals before deciding on a career path in General Practice.
I am now a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of GPs. I enjoy all aspects of General Practice with a particular interest in Women’s Health and Sexual Health.
Usual days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Dr Lauren Wills (she / her)
MMChB Dip Paeds BSC(comp sci)
Since graduating from Otago in 2003 I have lived in Wellington, first working at Wellington Hospital, then at various others around the country. I started my General Practice training in 2008 and will continue working towards Fellowship once my children are older. I really enjoy the variety of people that I meet while working in General Practice.
Usual days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Practice Manager
Wendy Slight joined Newlands Medical Centre in 2010 as our Practice Manager.
Wendy has overall responsibility for the management and administration of our practice, and came to us with over nine years practice management experience.
Wendy is an Honorary Life member of the Practice Managers and Administrators Association of NZ (PMAANZ) and a past national Board member. She is also a Fellow of the Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM).
If you have feedback on any aspect of our practice please contact Wendy on 478-9858 or email manager@newlandsmedical.co.nz
Practice Nurses
Our highly experienced nurses are an integral part of the practice team and provide a range of primary health services to people with acute and / or long term health conditions. They work alongside medical, reception, and administration staff to provide caring family / whanau focused services.
Nurse Prescriber 
Rebecca has been a nurse with us for several years and is now a qualified Nurse Prescriber. Rebecca can assist with:
• Diabetes – new diagnosis, medication review, insulin/Trulicity starts, general diabetes management
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – annual checks and exacerbation of COPD
• Heart health checks
• High blood pressure – review and medication initiation
• Cholesterol – review and medication initiation
• Gout
• Weight management
• Sexual health and contraception
• Asthma – review for children and adults
• Infections
• Eczema
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Shingles
• Neuropathic pain
• Conjunctivitis
• Ear infections and suctioning
Appointments with Rebecca can be booked via our receptionists. Appointments are 30 minutes and cost $40.00 (for Community Services Card holders the fees are $20.00).
NB: there may be some funding available for sexual health consultations (aged 19 years and under) and for some long-term conditions.
Paramedic 
Kate, our Paramedic, will be working alongside our doctors and nurses to provide medical care to our patients.
Paramedics are registered health practitioners skilled in acute and emergency assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
Paramedics can provide care ranging from minor ailments to life-threatening conditions.
Kate will be available to see and treat patients with:
Kate is also an authorised vaccinator and can provide immunisations.
Primary Care Assistants
Our Primary Care Assistants support our practice team. They have responsibility for a number of tasks that our nurses used to do, eg contacting patients for some recalls; chasing up letters and results from hospital clinics; ordering supplies; restocking of rooms; linen management; giving smoking brief advice to patients; sending out welcome packs to new patients and mums of new babies, etc.
Receptionists & Admin
Our receptionists and administrators are the ones who answer your phone calls and they are the first people you see when you visit our medical centre. Our team pride themselves on being there to help – whether it is finding an appointment time for you; updating your details; or providing valuable support to the rest of the practice team.
