The Doctors and Staff at Richmond Road Medical Centre
We would like to introduce our team. We work together to make your visits comfortable and ensure excellent and professional care.
Doctors
The Doctors at Richmond Road are specialists in General Practice care. Having a close relationship with your own Doctor has many benefits and we recommend this to all our patients. We want you to be happy with the Doctor you see more regularly so this may change as you needs change. We offer a range of specialist skills and may suggest you see another Doctor within the Practice. Referrals can also be made, if required, within the wider medical community. This ensures your best care.
Our team also work in youth health clinics, hold teaching and assessment roles for the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, are members of local and national advisory boards, contribute to research projects in primary care, provide rest home care, remote medical care to fishing boats and provide police support. These are ways we are able to contribute to the wider community and initiatives that help us remain in touch with our community’s needs.
Dr Ramya Krishnaraj MBChB | PGCertWHlth
Ramya was born in Sri Lanka and moved to New Zealand when she was 3. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Auckland. After completing her internship years in Auckland, she moved to Melbourne and practiced as a Medical Registrar in Victoria. Ramya has a postgraduate certificate in Women’s Health.
She values the continuity of care aspect in General Practice and how you can establish long term relationships with your patients and their whanau. She is passionate about Diabetes, Chronic disease management and Women’s Health.
Outside of work, Ramya enjoys being a mum to an active toddler, spending time with her whanau, dancing, playing netball and considers herself a bit of a gym bunny.
Dr Paul Charlick MBChB / PGDipobs / DipPaeds / FRNZCGP
Paul has practiced at the RRMC since 2008. His interests cover all aspects of family practice. Paul runs a school-based Youth Health Clinic, looks after patients in an Aged Care Facility and offers special skills in minor surgery. Paul is immersed in Samoan culture through his wife’s family. He has learnt much from his children that helps him in his general practice, and he likes to play tennis.
Dr Shabrina Hussein MBChB, FRNZCGP, FRACGP, Dip Dermatology
Shabrina grew up in Fiji and then moved to NZ where she finished high school. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Auckland, NZ. She completed her GP training in NZ. She has recently moved from Australia where she practiced as a GP for 2 years in Sydney. She is passionate about all aspects of General Practice including dermatology, skin cancers, and women’s health. She is happily married with two gorgeous kids who keep her busy. Outside of work, she likes taking kids to sporting activities, spending time with family, maintaining her gardens, and baking. Areas of interest: dermatology, skin cancer, and women’s health.
Dr Jonathan (Jonny) Munn MBChB
Jonny enjoys all aspects of General Practice care and brings to our team considerable skill in minor surgery, sport and musculoskeletal medicine, orthopedics and acute care.
Jonny has worked in New Zealand since 2019 having trained in Scotland. He enjoys surfing, fly fishing and traveling.
Nurses
Our nurses provide a wide range of general practice services that include smear taking, accident care, chronic disease screening and immunization management.
Barbara McKenzie
RN, Lead Nurse
Administration Team
Rose Hutchinson
Health Care Assistant
Angela Nicholson
Medical Receptionist
Anusha Gali
Medical Receptionist
Talitha Nazareth
Registered Nurse
Tiki Johnston
Health Coach
To access the Health Coach services, you need to be a registered patient at RRMC.
OUR STORY
Welcome to the Richmond Road Medical Centre
We are a team that works with great care and respect to support and safeguard your health. Our staff offer a range of specialist skills, and we all participate in postgraduate education programs that promote greater knowledge and vocational development.
The RRMC holds the highest standard of accreditation from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.
The practice is well supported by local health practitioners and the wider medical community. These positive relationships provide a rich source of knowledge and practical help for our patients when needed.
RRMC has a long history of engagement with our local community. We have a long association with nearby schools, other local medical professionals and with the various ethnic groups in Grey Lynn.
Recent Renovation
In 2017 Richmond Road Medical centre undertook a major renovation of the surgery. This has improved conditions for patients, and enabled us to offer extended services, including minor surgery and travel medicine. The renovation is now complete and we have lovely and welcoming rooms and an increased capacity to meet the needs of the growing population within our community.
Re-opening
In April 2018, following the rebuild, the Richmond Road Medical Centre was reopened by the Prime Minister of New Zealand the Right Honorable Jacinda Ardern.
Waiata
To celebrate the re-opening our local kaumatua Taura Eruera composed, arranged and gifted the following waiata to our practice team. It defines our actions and our purpose.
Waiata for the Richmond Road Medical Centre
Composed by Taura Eruera 2018
Ko toku noho e
he ngaakau atawhai
ko toku rakau e
he tohu rongoa.
Ko toku kaupapa
he tino tiaki ia koe
he tino whai waka
rongoa tika mou.
Ko toku wawata
ka ora tonu kou tou
ko to whanau.
I sit inside
a heart of kindness
with my competence
and knowledge.
My purpose
is to care for you
and advocate for you.
My desire
is for you all
to be well
you and your whanau.