Ratanui Medical has been a group practice in Henderson for over 60 years with a long history of commitment to provide medical care to the community. The practice moved from Ratanui Street to Lincoln Road in 1989 to be in a purpose built building. The principal doctors are Dr Chris Wong, Dr Joanna Lang and Dr Abby Smith, working with assistant GPs, a GP Registrar and a team of nurses and administration staff.
Dr Chris Wong
Chris is the senior member of the team having been at the practice for over 30 years. He is an Honorary clinical teacher with the University of Auckland and teaches medical students and GP Registrars. He has an interest in chronic disease management, minor surgery and performs vasectomies. Chris loves the outdoors, is a keen tennis player and a DIY handyman and spending time with 4 grandchildren.
Chris works Monday to Thursday with Friday off.
Dr Joanna Lang
Joanna is originally trained in Poland and has an interest in women’s and child health. She takes pride in being able to help her patients when they are in need. She speaks Polish and English and enjoys the performance arts when she is not busy in the garden or with her 5 beautiful grandchildren.
Joanna works Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Dr Abigail Smith (Abby)
Abby is from Northland and trained at Auckland Medical School. She works part-time as she has three young children. She has a particular interest in Women's Health and Paediatrics.
Abby currently works Thursdays and Fridays and from 10am-2pm on Tuesdays.
Dr Michael Wang
Michael is originally from Shanghai, China. He trained at Otago Medical School (NZ) and has recently started a career in General Practice. He has a special interest in mental health. Michael speaks Mandarin Chinese and is interested in snow skiing and motorcycles.
Patients call him “Dr Michael” as his surname is pronounced ‘Wong’, to prevent being him being confused with Dr Chris Wong.
Michael works on Wednesday 8am-12pm and Fridays 8am-3pm. He consults with the Mental Health Clinics on Friday afternoons from 3pm-5pm,
Dr Gunpreet Sethi
Gunpreet was trained in India and was an Orthopedic Surgeon for 17 years. He is now working with a special interest in bone and joint problems and minor surgery. Gunpreet believes in the holistic approach in client management. He loves to explore and spend time with his family. He is also known to enjoy playing and following cricket.
Gunpreet works on Monday, Tuesday Wednesday and Friday, with Thursday off.
Dr Willy Wang
Dr Willy Wang is english and chinese mandarin speaking and an Auckland University graduate. He has experience in urgent care and surgical cases. Willy helps with seeing our more urgent cases on Thursdays from 10am-6pm. He is interested in medical research and a proud “foodie”.
Willy works on Thursdays 9.30am-5.30pm
Dr Antonio Medina
Antonio graduated from and has had 30 years experience as a General Practitioner from Germany and now residing in Auckland, he speaks both German and Spanish. His experience is in ENT presentations and urgent care but he is quickly adapting to the GP environment. He enjoys driving German made cars and cooking ethnic delicacies.
Antonio works from 10-5.30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday with Wednesdays off.
Dr Khansaa Kurkchi
Originally from Iraq and a native Arabic speaker, Khansaa is a GP Registrar interested in child health, developmental milestones, and women’s health. She holds a UK master’s in microbiology and gained Bayley-4 accreditation while a Research Doctor at the University of Auckland’s Liggins Institute.
Following her NZ registration and a Postgraduate Certificate in Paediatrics, she practiced for two years in Hamilton before moving to Auckland to continue her GP training. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new places, and cooking Middle Eastern cuisine.
Works Mon Tue Wed Thu 8am-4pm
Dr Theshini Siriwardene
Works Wed Thu Fri 10am-2pm
Dr Abdul (Shahin) Khalique
Works Mon Tue Wed 8-am-5pm
Wellness Team
Christine Smith — Health Improvement Practiitioner
Christine has joined our team at Ratanui Medical to support patients with their wellbeing and mental health issues. Please make bookings for a 30 minute appointment. Our GP’s will also refer patients to her directly.
Christine works Tuesday and Wednesday 8am-4pm
Karla Granville — Health Coach
Karla works Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
The role of the health coach is to sit alongside people to gain knowledge, skills and confidence to become informed and active in their healthcare.
Together we can help make a plan for you with small steps and changes in behaviour, help you stay accountable as you put things into practice. Small steps can make a big difference.
Although it is a non-clinical role there are a multitude of areas that I can support you with; my scope includes healthy living, exercise, managing stress, understanding food, diabetes management, high blood pressure, cholesterol, weight management – and many other wellness & lifestyle issues!
Please book in via reception for an initial consultation (around 20-30 mins)- or ask your Dr to be introduced at your next appointment.
I can provide support in clinic or over the phone and the it’s free for registered patients.
We can also connect you with further support services- self management education programs, smoking cessation, Awhi Ora Community support.
Come and say Hi.
