About - Taupō Medical Centre

About Us

At Taupō Medical Centre we believe in empowering our patients to manage their own health, in other words we are proactive as well as reactive. We want our patients to have access to the best avenues of health care services and encourage people to actively improve their health.

Holistic Health Care

We believe that health and wellbeing is more than just medicine, hence when it comes to your health we think about your environment, diet and social and emotional health as well when we consider the best possible treatments for you.

Meet The Team

Anne Hall

People and Culture Lead

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Anne Hall

People and Culture Lead

Anne Hall has joined Taupo Medical Centre as People and Culture Lead.

You may remember Anne who was the practice manager here from 1997 to 2007.

Anne studied law and has a wealth of experience in customer service, management, HR and accounts.

She is looking forward to working with staff and patients to maximise the TMC experience for everyone.
Dr Anat Enden-Izhaki

GP

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Dr Anat Enden-Izhaki

GP

Anat is from Israel and studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

Anat and her family came to Taupo at the end of 2022.

Outside of work Anat’s interests include art, reading, spending time with family and enjoying the great outdoors.

Anat is interested in preventative medicine and approaching patients’ wellbeing with a holistic approach.
Dr Elad Wiezel

GP

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Dr Elad Wiezel

GP

Elad is an experienced General Practitioner who joined our practice in 2024. Over the past decade, he has worked extensively in rural areas, gaining valuable experience treating patients across all age groups.

Elad has a strong background in pain management, with a particular focus on Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal conditions and injuries. He is highly skilled in performing ultrasound-guided interventional procedures, which he offers right here at our clinic.

Outside of work, Elad enjoys cycling and barefoot running, often exploring the beautiful natural landscapes of New Zealand. He lives with his wife, Avital, a dedicated child occupational therapist, and their two children.
Dr Mynette Minyard

GP/BA (Biology), MD

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Dr Mynette Minyard

GP/BA (Biology), MD

Mynette is originally from New Orleans, following which she settled in Colorado, USA, prior to moving to New Zealand at the end of 2023. She enjoys caring for communities and generations of families as she did in Colorado, serving one small town for 23 years.
Mynette has three children who are attending University in the USA, studying Music, Art History and Diesel Mechanics.
She loves mountain biking and backpacking and is starting a new swimming passion here at the pool and the open water. She is thrilled to be living in Taupo and to experience kiwi living.
Nicola Rowbottom, Clinical Pharmacist

RegPharmNZ (Prescriber), MPS

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Nicola Rowbottom, Clinical Pharmacist

RegPharmNZ (Prescriber), MPS

Nicola studied Pharmacy at the Welsh School of Pharmacy in Cardiff, Wales and worked for the NHS, UK before moving to New Zealand in 2005.
She is one of a small number of NZ registered Pharmacist Prescribers in New Zealand, having completed several post-graduate qualifications.
Nicola enjoys all aspects of general medicine and she has skills in optimizing medicines for patients with long-term conditions e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular health and gout.
Outside of work, Nicola is a qualified Girl Guide leader and plays the clarinet for the Taupo Concert Band.
NP Anna Mastrovich

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN

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NP Anna Mastrovich

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN

Anna enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals and her philosophy is to offer choice, best practice and allow informed choices. Outside of work Anna enjoys cooking and gardening and spending time enjoying the outdoors with her family, friends and pets.
NP Berrie O’Connor

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN

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NP Berrie O’Connor

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN

Berrie is a New Zealand trained Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in primary care across all age groups. Her keen interest encompasses acute and urgent care management, dermatology, and paediatric health. She is committed to a patient-centred philosophy, aiming to empower individuals to lead healthy, fulfilling lives.
NP Kelly Reuben

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN

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NP Kelly Reuben

NP/Nurse Practitioner NZRN, MN
Emma Malpass

Long Term Condition Nurse/PGDip Health Science

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Emma Malpass

Long Term Condition Nurse/PGDip Health Science

Emma is a registered Nurse who strives to provide high quality care by supporting and empowering people with long term conditions to manage their own health and well-being.
Dr Graeme Urie

GP/MBChB

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Dr Graeme Urie

GP/MBChB

Graeme is proud to have served the Taupo community since 1993. Graeme’s interests are cradle to the grave medicine, he has an interest in chronic healthcare, geriatrics and psychological wellbeing for all. Graeme’s interests include his lifestyle farm which has a menagerie of animals with a number of ‘exotic’ pets and whilst Graeme has been limited somewhat physically due to ongoing spinal issues he has a keen interest in a variety of outdoor activities and a passion for flying and motorsport.
Dr John Lufkin

GP/BA (Biology), MD

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Dr John Lufkin

GP/BA (Biology), MD

John is a Texan American, he completed a Family Medicine Residency at the University Texas Southwestern in 2012. John has worked at the Taupo Medical Centre as a GP since 2016. John is a proud husband and father of two girls, Emmy and Eliza. John enjoys golf, tennis, BBQ and hoppy IPA’s.
Dr Dale Towers

Chairman/CEO/Msc (Hons) PhD, GradCertMang, CMinstD

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Dr Dale Towers

Chairman/CEO/Msc (Hons) PhD, GradCertMang, CMinstD

Dale has twenty five years of senior business management & governance experience across a range of industries, with the last ten being in the Health & Fintec sectors. More recently Dale’s focus has turned to entrepreneurial business development, new ventures and company governance.

Dale joined TMC as the Independent Chairman back in 2018 and in 2020 took on the role of Executive Director.

Dale holds several other directorship and is a Chartered Company Director with NZID
Dr Giles Turner

GP/MBChB, Dip Obs, PGDip Sports Med

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Dr Giles Turner

GP/MBChB, Dip Obs, PGDip Sports Med

Giles trained in the UK before moving to NZ in 1993. Giles joined TMC in 2005 after a stint working overseas in Canada and Germany.

He loves his work especially the privilege of sharing people’s journeys. His special interests include sports medicine, respiratory conditions and skin lesions.

Out of work he is a keen cyclist and loves being outdoors enjoying this beautiful region.
Dr Alastair Fraser

GP/MBChB, Dip Obst, FRNZCGP, PGDipSportsMed, PGDipMusculoskeletal Med

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Dr Alastair Fraser

GP/MBChB, Dip Obst, FRNZCGP, PGDipSportsMed, PGDipMusculoskeletal Med

Alastair has been with the TMC since 1984. Alastair has a Diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine as well as a Diploma in Sports Medicine, he has completed papers in Addictive Medicine.

Alastair was a Rugby Referee for King Country for over 40 years and has received awards related to this achievement including the Tom Nealon Award for achievement. Alastair is a proud husband, Father and Grandfather.
Dr Nola Cowan

GP/MBBCH DFSRH (UK) FRNZCGP

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Dr Nola Cowan

GP/MBBCH DFSRH (UK) FRNZCGP

Nola has been with the Taupo Medical Centre since June 2020. Nola studied medicine in South Africa and worked for the NHS in the United Kingdom. Nola’s interests include family medicine and men and woman’s health. Nola is a proud wife, mother and grandmother. Nola’s interests include walking her dog, yoga and enjoying all that Taupo has to offer.
Dr Emma Ramsay

GP/MBBS (University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK 2004) MRCGP (2009)

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Dr Emma Ramsay

GP/MBBS (University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne UK 2004) MRCGP (2009)

Emma’s background is in rural remote General Practice having worked in the Shetland Islands UK for 11 years prior to coming to NZ this year to join our practice. Emma particularly enjoys looking after children, young people, families, and older people. Emma lives with her husband and three children and they are enjoying exploring this beautiful part of New Zealand.
Rachel Rasdall

Finance Team Leader/FCCA, BA (Hons)

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Rachel Rasdall

Finance Team Leader/FCCA, BA (Hons)

Originally from the UK, Rachel moved to Taupo in 2018 and she has been with the Taupo Medical Centre since April 2021.

Rachel has a background in Auditing, Financial and Management Accounting and enjoys getting stuck into the numbers.

Rachel loves getting away at the weekends with her husband and young daughter to explore New Zealand in her campervan.

Rachel is a welcome addition to the TMC team.