Our breast care team includes five surgeons, one breast physician, four nurses, a psychologist and support staff.
Your breast doctor will provide the highest standards in diagnosis and treatment of any breast problem you are experiencing.
Nurse Jan.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
Jan joined the Breast Associates team in 2003 and in 2005 became an accredited breast care nurse. She has a strong interest in women's health and has worked within the health sector for the last 25 years.
Often the breast care nurse is the first point of contact for the patient when needing support and advice. Jan sees one of her roles to be the patients advocate and assist them through their journey of breast disease.
In her spare time, Jan has varied interests, from bridge, exercise, enjoying the sun, sea and the surf.
Nurse Irma.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse
Irma is a registered general nurse with a strong background in women’s health, who joined the breast associates team in 2019. She has worked in woman’s health for 25 years of which she spent 4 years at Breast Screen Aotearoa. She completed the Advanced Nursing in Breast Care paper in 2016.
Irma is passionate about providing personal support for patients throughout their experience dealing with breast disease and general surgical conditions. She sees her role as being an advocate for women’s rights and assisting patients to make an informed decision.
Irma loves spending time with her family and outdoors and they spend many weekends exploring New Zealand in their motorhome.
Nurse Tanya. Nurse
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse
Tanya is a registered nurse with a strong interest in patient care
Nurse Hayley.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse
2000 - Bachelor of Health Science (Nursing)
Hayley is a new and welcome addition to our nursing team. During her hospital training she worked in Orthopaedic & Gynaecology surgical wards as well as Psychiatric and Medical wards before spending most of her time nursing in the Emergency department. She has a wealth of experience as a primary healthcare nurse and is passionate about the patient having a successful healthcare journey. She also has a strong interest in physical fitness and is a personal trainer at Les Mills.