{"id":179,"date":"2013-11-16T23:43:28","date_gmt":"2013-11-16T10:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.edgewaredoctors.co.nz\/?page_id=179"},"modified":"2026-01-27T10:17:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:17:29","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.promed.health.nz\/?page_id=179","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"
ProMed Doctors<\/strong> was established in 1998.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span>We provide <\/span>professional health services with the support of various health care staff<\/span><\/span>.\u00a0 The practice is owner operated and we<\/span><\/span><\/span> are members of Pegasus Health.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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\"\"Dr Kim Lawson <\/span><\/span><\/strong>was born in Christchurch and has lived in many places around New Zealand. She trained at Otago and then went to Invercargill for a position at Southland Hospital. Kim then worked in Paediatrics at Christchurch Public Hospital before becoming a GP.\u00a0 She enjoys the variety of General Practice and has many interests. Kim particularly enjoys the continuity of care and getting to know her patients and their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr Mark Rogers<\/b> trained in Yorkshire. He travelled to New Zealand for a working holiday in ’95 and liked it so much he decided to stay. Mark always wanted to be a GP with the diversity and challenges it brings. He also has qualifications and experience in family planning which includes a variety of contraceptive options.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dr Lauren Antley<\/span><\/strong> is originally from Wales and graduated from Bristol, UK in 2009.\u00a0 Lauren has been working in Christchurch since 2012 focusing on paediatrics and women’s health until starting her GP training in 2015.\u00a0 Lauren has a postgraduate diploma in women’s health and is experienced at inserting and removing IUDs and the contraceptive implant, which can be done at the practice.\u00a0 She is also a prescriber of PrEP.\u00a0 In her free time, you might spot Lauren surfing at any of New Zealand’s surf breaks in her campervan.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dr Clark Stevenson<\/span><\/strong> grew up in Christchurch, completed his medical training at Otago University in 2015, and has worked in New Zealand ever since. He is interested in skin cancer, skin medicine (dermatology), and minor surgery. Clark is currently a GP Registrar and he is working towards being a Specialist GP. In his free time he enjoys fishing and tramping in New Zealand’s beautiful wilderness.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dr Tom Bowden<\/strong> graduated from Oxford University in 2007. After 5 years as a Dr in the British army and a brief stint in Christchurch, he completed his GP training in Edinburgh in 2016. Since then Tom has worked in Scotland, Auckland, Christchurch and recently returned to the UK for another stint working for the army. Tom is now firmly settled in Christchurch with a young family. Tom loves the variety of general practice and looks forward to working with patients to help them navigate the complexity of 21st century medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dr Lara Temple-Doig<\/strong> grew up in Dunedin and completed her medical training at the University of Otago. Lara is a senior GP Registrar, having recently moved here from Invercargill with her husband and three sons. Lara has a background in nutrition which she studied before her medical training. She enjoys working in general practice for the variety it brings and the continuity of care. Outside of work, her interests include: exercising, gardening and watching sport, especially cricket. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"<\/span><\/strong>Dr Kacey Gritt <\/span><\/strong>is a GP registrar. She grew up in the Bay of Plenty and graduated at Otago University in 2021. Kacey moved to Christchurch in 2018 and fell in love with the city and the people, and she doesn\u2019t plan on leaving anytime soon! She enjoys the variety of general practice and she is looking forward to building strong relationships with patients. Outside of work, Kacey enjoys exploring the outdoors, staying active, and spending time with friends and family.\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Dr Henry Chua<\/strong> is a GP registrar. Henry graduated from Otago in 2023 and he has completed a variety of runs at Waikato Hospital, including Child and Women’s Health. He recently moved back to Canterbury which he considers home. His hobbies include going on walks and board games. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"\"Nicole<\/strong> is our Nurse Prescriber. She is able to assess, diagnose, and prescribe. Nicole trained in Christchurch and raised her three children here. She has many years of experience in primary care with an interest in youth, sexual and mental health. After work you may catch Nicole walking her dog, tending to her many houseplants or planning her next overseas adventure.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ProMed Nurses<\/span><\/h2>\n
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ProPhysio<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Scott<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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