Meet Our Doctors

Are you looking for a doctor with a wealth of experience, who you can trust to look after your primary healthcare needs in a professional and caring manner? Our team of highly qualified and experienced doctors come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Their range of interest areas are diverse and all doctors collaborate on a regular basis to share knowledge with each other. Please note all patients are enrolled under Henderson Medical Centre and not individual GP Providers.

For a further detailed description of available providers please find the profiles below.

Dr HuiVern (Aaron) Wong

General Practitioner
Dr HuiVern (Aaron) Wong

General Practitioner

MBChB (Otago)

Dr Aaron Wong acquired his medical degree from the University of Otago (NZ). After graduation, he worked in multiple medical, surgical and paediatric specialties across Northshore, Waitakere and Auckland hospitals, before deciding to move into general practice.

He is a member of the Royal NZ College of GPs. He has a special interest in minor surgery and aesthetic medicine and is looking to forward his studies in these areas.

Dr Wong was born in Malaysia, but completed his secondary school and university education in New Zealand. He is accustomed to working with people from different cultural backgrounds and is fluent in both English and Chinese (mandarin).

Outside of work he enjoys sport, a stroll on the beach and the occasional short hike. He is also a keen learner and ensures that he is constantly up to date with current medical information

Sneha Haughey

Nurse Practitioner
Sneha Haughey

Nurse Practitioner

Sneha was born in New Zealand and attended both the University of Auckland where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and then AUT obtaining her Bachelor of Nursing in 2010. Sneha previously worked at Henderson Medical Centre as a Senior Nurse and then Nurse Manager for 10 years before obtaining her Nurse Practitioner qualification in 2023. Sneha carried out her 12-month Nurse Practitioner internship at Prana Family Health.

Nurse Practitioners must complete an approved Master's Degree, and are trained to make diagnoses, and order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests. They prescribe medicines within their area of competence with the same authority as medical practitioners. Sneha works closely with her GP colleagues where there is ongoing collaboration and support. Sneha’s passion is primary health care, in particular women’s health, child and youth health, mental health, and sexual health.

In Sneha’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two daughters, and pet cavoodle named Milo. Her hobbies include attending HIIT classes at her local BFT gym, baking, cooking, travelling, drinking good coffee, and playing board games with friends.

Dr Charlotte Chapman

General Practitioner
Dr Charlotte Chapman

General Practitioner

MBChB (UK), MRNZCGP

Dr Charlotte Chapman was born in the UK and moved to Auckland when she was 10 years old.  Her family soon decided to move again to Toronto, Canada where Charlotte attended and finished High School.  Charlotte then attended Medical School in the UK attending The University of Birmingham, graduating in 2016.  She worked for several years in the NHS before making her way back to Auckland in 2021 to commence her GP training.  Charlotte’s special interests are Paediatrics and Sexual and Women’s Health.

In her spare time, Charlotte enjoys tramping, reading, watching the latest movie releases, seeking out new restaurants and catching up with friends.

Dr Andrew Pan

General Practitioner
Dr Andrew Pan

General Practitioner

Dr Andrew Pan graduated medical school from The University of Otago, New Zealand.

He has experience in multiple medical and surgical subspecialties as a junior doctor in Auckland, and has worked as a general medical registrar in the Auckland and Waikato regions.
Andrew is now a GP registrar and a member of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Andrew was born in China and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, Shanghainese (Shanghai dialect), and English. Outside of work, he enjoys going for walks, photography, and sampling the culinary delights in Auckland.

Dr Hussam Al-Diery

General Practitioner
Dr Hussam Al-Diery

General Practitioner

MBChB, MRNZCGP

Dr Hussam Al-Diery is a graduate of The University of Auckland Medical School and Member of The Royal NZ College of General Practice. He received several academic and research-based scholarships during his studies and gained his MBChB in 2016. Since achieving his MBChB, he has worked in several hospitals across New Zealand with a broad interest base including general surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine and inpatient Practitioner in West Auckland, utilizing his past training in managing a variety of health disorders. He delivers an empathetic, thorough and holistic approach to patient care. Hussam has a keen interest in performing minor surgery for the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. He has a sub-interest in the diagnosis and management of sports-related injuries and conditions. Dr Hussam is pro-active and diligent in collaborating with colleagues, including local specialists to deliver excellent care to his patients.  In his spare time, Hussam enjoys playing sports, writing, performing poetry and spending time with family and friends.

Dr Sylvia Patricia “Trixie” Yam

General Practitioner
Dr Sylvia Patricia “Trixie” Yam

General Practitioner

BSc, MD

Trixie graduated at De LaSalle Health Sciences Institute, Philippines in 1991. Prior to this she studied four years at University of Santo Tomas where she gained her Bachelor in Science, Major in Psychology.  She attained ten years of clinical practice as an Internal Medicine specialist in The New Medical City and St. Luke’s Medical Centre, two prestigious hospitals in the Philippines. Prior migrating to New Zealand in 2009, she was Head of Medical Division of Fortune Care, a major health insurance company.

After passing her New Zealand competency exams, Dr Yam worked as junior doctor in a variety of hospitals – North Shore, Waitakere and Starship. During her tenure, she embraced diversity in the workplace and honed her medical knowledge working with numerous cases.  Her specific interests include Internal Medicine, Women’s health and Paediatrics.

Trixie is fluent in English and Tagalog. Outside the clinic, she loves designing and creating jewellery, reading a novel and spending time with her family.

Dr Thesh Siriwardene

General Practitioner
Dr Thesh Siriwardene

General Practitioner

General Practitioner, MBChB, PGDipChildHealth, PGCertWomen'sHealth

Dr. Thesh graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand. She worked at Palmerston North and Whanganui Hospitals for 4 years prior to commencing the GP training programme in Auckland in 2019. Thesh has a special interest in children and women's health, having completed both PGDipChildHealth and PGCertWoman'sHealth (Otago). Dr Thesh was born in Sri Lanka and her parents made the move to New Zealand when she was 10 years old. Thesh is fluent in both English and Sinhalese. She enjoys diversity and meeting people with different cultural backgrounds. Outside of work, Thesh enjoys running, tennis, nature trails, watching movies, and spending time with family.

Dr Anthony Hawes

General and Skin Cancer Practitioner
MBBS (Honours), RNZCGP
Dr Anthony Hawes

General and Skin Cancer Practitioner

MBBS (Hons) FRNZCGP

Dr Anthony Hawes trained as a Doctor and then as a GP in Sydney Australia.

He is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of GP's and has over 20 years experience as a GP and skin cancer practitioner. He is passionate about identifying and treating skin cancer in New Zealand and uses the latest equipment to assist in the diagnosis and management of these conditions.

Dr Ash Eilyaas

General and Appearance Medicine Practitioner
Dr Ash Eilyaas

General and Appearance Medicine Practitioner

MBBS (Singapore)

Dr Ash as he is affectionately known to most of his friends and patients, graduated in 1997 and has done numerous postings in public health institutions covering different aspects of medical care. When he is not busy at the clinic, you can always bet on him to find time to indulge in one of his varied interests and passions. This includes playing the electric guitar in his band, scuba diving, cross-country mountain biking or simply taking his car/motorcycle to the racetracks for a weekend dose of high-speed adrenaline!

Dr Gisa George

General Practitioner
Dr Gisa George

General Practitioner

FRNZCGP, MBBS, MRCGP (UK, with distinction), DCH, Certificate of Skin Cancer Medicine (SCCA), Certificate of Dermoscopy (SCCA)

Please note Dr George is unable to see patients for contraception consultations due to religious reasons.

Dr George completed her undergraduate medical training at Calicut University, India in 2001. She was the best outgoing student in her medical school, securing gold medals for the highest achieving student in Medicine and Surgery. After completing her residency, Gisa immigrated to the UK. Here she gained entry into the Carmarthenshire Vocational Training Scheme in Wales, and acquired experience in Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics, Care of the Elderly and Psychiatry. She completed her General Practice training in 2007 and passed the membership examination of the Royal College of General Practitioners (United Kingdom) with distinction.

Gisa has been working as a General Practitioner in Liverpool since 2008. During this time she has cared for patients in all age groups and belonging to many different cultural backgrounds. She has also looked after patients with complex medical needs. Dr George received training in Palliative Medicine through Aintree University Hospital and has looked after patients affected by terminal illnesses. She has also completed training in minor surgery and joint injections. She is also able to help with Women’s Health problems, except family planning/contraception for religious reasons.

Gisa has a Diploma in Child Health, as well as a special interest in chronic disease management, especially diabetes. She has been a tutor for medical students at Liverpool University and has a passion for teaching. Dr George is a GPEP2/3 medical educator for the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.