Our HouseCall Doctors

Born in the UK to a five generation family of GPs, Patch moved to New Zealand in 1982.  A family man, with four grown-up boys, Patch loves to sail, and lives near the coast with his wife.

Patch started out as a medical officer and anaesthetist at Taumarunui Hospital.  Following 20 years in his own practice in Nelson, he has spent the last decade in Auckland, initially working with accident and medical clinics and latterly as a medical officer for a developing specialist residential care practice.

Patch has a special interest in aged care and mental health.  He is passionate about creating easily accessible health care for everyone, and is excited to be able to offer this through HouseCall.

Navya was born in India and moved to New Zealand from the Middle East when she was ten years old.  Navya speaks Telugu and a little Hindi.  In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with friends and family.

Navya graduated from the University of Auckland in 2012 and is currently working towards her GP Fellowship – she has experience in both general practice and urgent care.  

Navya has a particular interest in women's and paediatric health, and welcomes the opportunity to provide care for her patients through HouseCall, with the convenience of online health care.

Harry has been working in rural General Practice caring for the Waimauku community (West Auckland) for the last 30 years. He has been a practice owner and manager for 20 years. 

He has been active in GP obstetrics in earlier years and more recently involved in several initiatives, including: collaborative treatment models with pharmacy, integrating with pharmacy in chronic care management and establishment of standing orders for allied health practitioners. 

Harry is currently part of the Clinical  Advisory Group (CAG) at Green Cross Health supporting The Doctors network looking at Virtual/Telehealth services. He is actively involved in teaching  students and GPEP1 registrars.