When Chris first came to Oamaru in December 2007, he intended to stay for a year. More than a decade later, he doesn't even spend a thought on going back to Germany. New Zealand, the South Island and Oamaru are close to his heart, and so are his patients. Chris has worked as a GP in Oamaru since he arrived. Having his own medical centre is something he is really excited about. Oamaru Doctors opened its doors on May 1, 2015. His wife Dagmar is thrilled for him: "Chris loves what he is doing and starting his own practice is a dream come true." The couple and their two children live on a lifestyle block just out of town and do enjoy peace and freedom with their horses and their dogs. Horses are Chris's passion and he doesn't give up thinking about competing again, as he did back home in Germany. Chris graduated from Heidelberg University in 1998 and became a German GP fellow in 2002. In 2014 he attained Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Before the family came out to New Zealand Chris was an army doctor, based at the French border and working in trouble spots all over the world. Chris has recently completed the SCCA (Skin Cancer College Australasia) Advanced Certificate in both Minor Surgery and Dermoscopy. In 2018 he was invited to take over the Minor Surgical Clinic at the Oamaru Hospital; Chris enjoys helping local patients to receive appropriate investigation and treatment in a timely manner without having to travel to Dunedin. Chris is looking forward to welcoming you at Oamaru Doctors and invites you to approach him personally if something worries or troubles you with regards to the day-to-day business at Oamaru's newest GP practice.

Asking her what she enjoys most about being a nurse, Claire's answer comes instantly: "I enjoy the variety of work I do in a day and working with everyone from the very young to the elderly." Claire has been in Primary Health Care for most of her professional life and is passionate about improving health outcomes. She trained in the UK and came to New Zealand with her husband Dave, a Kiwi whom she met overseas. They live in coastal Kakanui. Dave and Claire have four grown-up children.
Primary Health Care has evolved tremendously during Claire's career with more nurse-led interventions promoting improved health outcomes for patients with current health problems or preventing health issues from arising.
But for Claire it all still comes down to the joy of meeting people, hearing their stories and helping them.

I have been a registered nurse for more than 30 years. During this time I have worked in acute medical and acute surgical areas, but my main focus has been in the care of the elderly, where I worked as Nurse manager of a rest home for 25 years.
I am passionate about providing care that is of a high professional standard, and that is delivered with genuine care and empathy.
I see nursing as a vocation not just a profession.
I am a committed Christian which governs the way I practice. I am keen to learn new skills and am committed to providing care that follows best practice.

I am a new graduate registered nurse. I recently finished studying my Nursing Degree through Otago Polytechnic and have lived in Dunedin for the last 3 years. During my time studying I was able to have nursing experience in acute surgical areas, aged care and primary healthcare. I am from Ōamaru, so I am glad to be back and able to provide nursing care whilst supporting the community.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family and friends, and spending time with my Border Collie (Ruby)!

Hi I’m Adele and I look forward to warmly welcoming you to Oamaru Doctors as part of the reception team. I am excited about my new job and love to help people and learn new skills.
My Husband Gary runs a hair salon business from our home and we have raised our 3 children plus 1 spoilt golden retriever girl, rabbits and cats. We have always enjoyed being actively involved in schooling and sporting pursuits. We enjoy being outdoors, spending time with our family and friends as well as lighting up our home for Christmas.

Hi, I am Stacey. I moved to Ōamaru 17 years ago with my son and I am excited to be part of the Ōamaru Doctors team. In my spare time I enjoy cake baking and decorating, I am also involved in the North Otago Athletics Club, currently as club president. I look forward to learning all that I can and helping people in the community.