Meet our Team
Waihi Family Doctors is a family owned business by Dr Tineke Iversen and Robin Douglas.
We opened in January 2014 with a team of 3 - one GP, nurse and admin, and have grown strongly since.
We value a team approach, and work together to ensure that you are well cared for.
Our families and our community are at the heart of all we do.
Dr Tineke Iversen - GP
MBChB DCH FRNZCGP
Dr Tineke Iversen is delighted to be working in her home town as a GP, after purchasing Dr Don McInnes's practice in 2009.
She graduated from Otago University in 2000 and obtained Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2011.
She has a diploma in child health (DCH) and has developed a special interest in skin cancer medicine, completing certificates in Dermoscopy & Skin cancer Medicine through the Skin Cancer College of Australisia.
Dr Tineke is a qualified PRIME doctor.
Dr Andy Gibson - GP
MBChB MRCGP FRNZCGP
From Glasglow Scotland, Dr Andy Gibson has practiced for many years in Scotland, UK and NZ (Katikati), joining Waihi Family Doctors in 2015.
He is a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners and his area of interest include skin cancers, dermatoscopy (skin examination) and minor surgery.
At home he is passionate about music and enjoys spending time with his lovely family.
Dr Andy is a PRIME trained GP.
Dr Nick Ribet - GP
Dr Nick originally trained in France. He has been working in New Zealand for over 7 years.
He is currently working at Paeroa Medical Centre, he will be back with us from August.
Dr Janessa Grosenick - GP
MD CCFP
Dr Janessa has been with the practice since September 2023. She is a very experienced Family Physician from Canada, with diverse experience in rural family medicine, emergency medicine, minor procedures, long term and hospitalist care.
Outside of medicine, Dr Janessa enjoys spending time outdoors and travelling with her husband and young family,
Dr Begona Catedra Castillo - GP
Dr Begona joined the practice in February 2024,
My internship as Family doctor took place from 2007-2011. I have been working in Madrid as GP since 2011.
I have experience with children and rural care, and despite paperwork etc I enjoy being a GP and learn every day from my patients and colleagues.
I´m ACLS provider by AHA.
After work I love reading, eating, travelling and hanging out with my family and friends.
Raewyn Norman - Practice Manager
Rae has over 20 years experience in Practice Management in the Waihi area, and is passionate about promoting excellence in practice management. She is a member of the Practice Managers & Administrators Association of NZ and participates in national initiatives promoting further education and professional standards for the organisations members. Rae is actively involved in the local community including serving on the board of Hetherington House for many years.
Nurses
Our experienced nursing team is expertly managed and led by Di Pirrit, RN.
Our Team includes Vanessa K, Raewyn K, Tui M, Stephanie L and are supported by our HCA Sarai.
Our nurses have a varied background of hospital and practice nursing, and are able to provide highly experienced clinical services. They regularly attend clinical and education updates to ensure up to date evidence based practice.
We are very proud that most of our nursing staff are also PRIME trained to manage medical and trauma events
Administration
Admin team
Our lovely Admin team of Sheryl, Mary-Anne, Annette, Corrine, Sue & Simoe are led by Robin.