Our Team

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Dr Clare Duffett

Clare graduated in 1999 from the University of Cape Town. She worked in the United Kingdom and Cape Town, before moving to Tauranga in 2020 with her husband and 3 children. Clare enjoys all aspects of family medicine, particularly woman and child health. When not at work she loves to run, hike, cook, play the piano and travel. MBChB MRCGP.

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Dr Joanne McKnight

Joanne grew up in Newcastle Upon Tyne, in the North East of England where she studied medicine and gained membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners.
She moved to New Zealand with her husband in 2011 where they bought and ran their own Medical Centre in Ohope for almost 10 years. After selling their business Joanne and her family moved to Tauranga in 2023 and are enjoying life in the Western Bay.
As a GP she enjoys developing relationships with patients and working in partnership to develop a holistic model of care. Her special interest is aged care and dementia management. This has been developed over a12 year period of working as the in-house GP for a dementia level rest home.

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Dr Fiona Whitworth

Fiona grew up in Bournemouth, in the South of England. She studied medicine at the University of Oxford, before returning to her home town to own a GP practice for 12 years. She emigrated to New Zealand 12 years ago with her husband and two daughters to enjoy the outdoor life.
As a GP she believes in providing medical care that takes into account a patient's health beliefs and lifestyle. She uses her excellent communication skills to get to know her patients and form a bond of trust and mutual understanding.

Fiona is experienced in all areas of general practice with a special interest in elderly care, women's health and paediatrics.

She has had numerous educational roles for GP education and is currently a fellowship assessor for the RNZCGP.

Outside of work she enjoys hiking and dancing.

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Dr Amy Guevarra-Garcia

Originally from the Philippines, Amy moved to New Zealand in 2006. With over a decade of experience as a laboratory scientist specializing in anatomic pathology, she has built a strong foundation in diagnostic healthcare. After relocating from Auckland to Tauranga, she has embraced the relaxed Bay of Plenty lifestyle with her small family. Outside of work, she enjoys baking and exploring different cuisines, often blending flavors from her heritage with new culinary inspirations.

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Dr Andrew Corin

Andrew trained in Auckland and brings plenty of years’ experience in General Practice, as well as medical work in Ireland, Kenya and the Philippines. He likes to challenge conventional thinking and medical practice, where it appears outdated. Special interest areas include child health, dive medicine, respiratory medicine, and specialist surgery for snoring conditions. He does clinical research, is an advisor to Asthma & Respiratory Management BOP. He has also done theological study, and is a published author of fiction. Outside of work hours, he can also be found growing avocados in his orchard and trying his hand at most outdoor pursuits. MBChB FRNZCGP

Brookfield-on-Otumoetai

Dr Anita Page

Born and raised in Tauranga, Anita completed her medical training through University of Otago, graduating in 2004. She has worked across multiple medical and surgical specialties in Hospitals in NZ including Tauranga and in Australia focusing on intensive care and emergency medicine.

Anita has been working in General Practice for several years and has special interests and further training in nutritional medicine and Paediatrics. Anita also likes to integrate nutritional and lifestyle care into everyday General Practice. She has an ongoing interest in epigenetics and nutrigenomics and how this can impact health. The best part of her job is building relationships with patients and their families and supporting and empowering them throughout their own individual health journeys.

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Dr Brynn Ong

Brynn was born in Wellington, raised in Malaysia, and completed his medical training at Otago Medical School, Dunedin. For the past 6 years he has been working as a GP in and around Tauranga. He has special interest in travel medicine and is an authorised yellow fever vaccinator. Brynn lives locally with his wife and 2 children.

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Dr Ruth Cameron

Ruth completed her training at Otago Medical School in 2002. She has lived and worked in Tauranga since then, spending 10 years as a GP before having time off with her young family. She advocates a holistic model of wellbeing – considering diet, exercise, mental and spiritual health in the context of wellness. Spare time is enjoyed with family, in the garden, and in nature. MBChB FRNZCGP.

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Dr Belinda Bartle

Belinda is married with two school aged sons. She has worked in General Practice since 2006 and appreciates listening to the stories of patients’ lives and helping them journey towards greater wellbeing. MBChB FRNZCGP

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Dr Richie Boon

Born and bred in Auckland, Richie completed his medical training in Auckland, then spend 3 years as a junior doctor in Southland. He moved to Dunedin, doing ENT (Ear, Nose, Throat) and skin cancer work, particularly on the head and neck. Richie now lives in Tauranga with his wife and young family. MBChB MRNZCGP.

Brookfield-on-Otumoetai

Dr Janette Florendo

Janette is a GP who values balance both in medicine and in life. She is passionate about supporting health through both evidence-based Western medicine and complementary approaches such as yoga, mindfulness, and other holistic practices. Mental health and wellbeing are central to her care.

Janette enjoys taking the time to listen and connect with people. She looks forward to meeting patients and whānau, and working together towards healthier, more fulfilling lives.

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Other Staff

Nursing team: Stacey (Lead), Alex (2IC), Sara, Lonika, Charmaine, Karlene & Julia

Practice Care Assistants: Rosie, Jae

Health Improvment Practitioner: Teresa Conner

Health Coach: Christina Thompson

Reception team: Margaret, Zelda, Lucinda, Jude, Tracey, Jolene, Sharyn & Charlotte

Admin: Shisarna

Finance: Michelle

Lakes Manager: Jo

Practice Manager: Debbie

Our Team

Pyes Pa

Dr Clare Duffett

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Dr Joanne McKnight

Pyes Pa/The Lakes

Dr Fiona Whitworth

Pyes Pa/The Lakes

Dr Amy Guevarra-Garcia

Brookfield-on-Otumoetai

Dr Andrew Corin

Brookfield-on-Otumoetai

Dr Anita Page

The Lakes/Pyes Pa

Dr Brynn Ong

The Lakes

Dr Ruth Cameron

The Lakes

Dr Belinda Bartle

The Lakes

Dr Richie Boon

Brookfield-on-Otumoetai

Dr Janette Florendo

Other Staff

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The Lakes Location

Brookfield Location