Our well established team of highly qualified and caring medical professionals are passionate about delivering patient-centric care.
With the focus on clinically sound and evidence-based treatment, we pride ourselves on serving our patient population with timely, comprehensive and holistic healthcare.
Left: Nursing Team, Debbie, Beth and Alice
Dr Kirsten Taplin
MBChB, FRNZCGP, PG DCH, PG Cert WHlth
Originally from the East Coast of the North Island and with whakapapa to Te Whakatōhea, Kirsten was lured to Southland in 2013 by a charming Southern man. She is a proud mother of two and enjoys the lifestyle which Southland offers her and her family. She has completed post graduate study in Women’s Health as well as Child Health. As well as enjoying the wide variety of routine General Practice she has a special interest in Women’s Health and Contraceptive procedures.
Dr Callum Fowler
MBChB, FRNZCGP
Dr Fowler has joined us permanently upon Dr Taplin’s Maternity Leave commencement and we are overjoyed to have him as part of our team! Dr Fowler, born and bred locally, is of Ngāi Tahu descent. Graduating from the University of Otago in 2012, he has a special interest in Māori, Women’s and Mental Health.
Dr Ewan Adam
MBChB, FRNZCGP, DipObst (Otago University)
Allied Health Services
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Health Coach
In collaboration with Active Southland, we are thrilled to be able to offer our enrolled patients access to free Health Coaching Services delivered at the practice.
If you would like support in developing and progressing your health goals whether they relate to prevention or an existing health concern, Health Coaching is for you.
Contact the practice to book directly with our Health Coach.
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Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP)
In collaboration with Well South, we are delighted to be able to offer our enrolled patient access to a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP). HIPs are qualified and registered health professionals with experience in mental health.
HIPs help you to develop skills to make positive behavioural changes for your wellbeing. This includes managing stress, thoughts, feelings and behaviours, helping with sleep, alcohol and drug problems. They provide support to all ages including children, youth and their whānau who may have worries or have behavioural concerns.
Contact the practice to book directly with our HIP.