Our Team

Naresh has been at the Medical Centre since 2011. Prior to this he worked as a General Practitioner in Hamilton for 22 years. He works at the Medical Centre 4 days per week and enjoys the community feel of Morrinsville. His Interests included building and renovating.

Originally from the Seychelles, Michel graduated from Otago Medical School in 2006. He has worked as a General Practitioner in various locations around New Zealand before settling in Morrinsville from Auckland in 2018. He works 4 days per week at the Medical Centre including one morning per week in the Kai a te Mata Marae Clinic. Interests include family and sports. Michel is married with 3 children who keep him very busy.

Dominique returned to Morrinsville in 2018 after working in various practices around the Waikato. She enjoys all aspects of general practice especially minor surgery and palliative care. She works 4 days per week at the Medical Centre including one morning in the Kai a te Mata Marae Clinic. Outside of work she enjoys spending time in the Kaimai Ranges and cycling.

Gillian moved here from Christchurch in late 2019. She enjoys working with the Medical Centre team and is here 3 days per week. She is married with 2 adult children and 2 gorgeous Grandchildren. Outside of work she enjoys gardening and is very involved with her church.

Born and raised in Gothenburg, Sweden, Olof obtained his medical degree at Uppsala University.  He completed dual training in emergency and family medicine and then went on to work as an ED consultant.  After trying life as a GP in New Zealand in Matamata for a year, Olof moved here permanently in 2020 with his family and has been at Morrinsville Medical Centre ever since.  Olof works 4 days a week and enjoys the wide variety of patients in a rural setting.  Outside of work, he enjoys family time and is an avid tennis player.

Dr Porima grew up in the Waikato and completed her medical degree at the University of Auckland.  Leah worked at Waikato Hospital for 3 years before beginning her general practice specialist training in 2025.  Her whakapapa is to Waikato-Tainui, and she is on an ongoing journey to deepen her understanding of te ao Māori.  Outside of work, Leah enjoys spending time with friends and family, hiking, travelling and art.  She currently works 3 days per week at the Medical Centre and is looking forward to working with the Morrinsville Community.

Our dedicated team of experienced Practice Nurses will provide you with quality care in a supportive environment.

Our friendly Receptionist’s are your first point of contact to make your appointment, answer any questions and direct you to who you need to speak with.

Here to support you with your health needs and goals. Our Medical Care Assistants support and assist our Nurses and GPs and can take and record your measurements, provide education and much more.