Yaj joined the practice in December 2020 after running his own GP clinic in South Africa for a number of years.  He graduated in the UK from Glasgow University and completed his internship in Scotland before returning to South Africa.  After previously working in New Zealand a number of years ago, he is looking forward to assisting with the care of our patients in both GP clinics and Urgent Care.   Yaj speaks a number of languages and enjoys golf, running and looking forward to exploring the coast.   

Beth joined the team in December 2020 after working in a high needs practice in Hamilton for the last 7 years. Beth graduated from Otago University with post grad certificates in paediatrics and obstetrics and now compliments are current team of GPs.  The move to Kapiti has enabled Beth to support her passion about lifestyle change and is now able to explore this beautiful region and the outdoors. 

Emma joined the team in September 2020 and has had previous experience managing teams within healthcare, hospitality and operations.  Being part of a large team Emma enjoys using her experience and skills needed to fulfil the role and being a good communicator and more importantly a good listener who loves working with people is vital for managing the practice.  Emma states "she is looking forward to helping Team Medical grow so that the community of Kapiti have the services they need to enable everyone to work together for their best health".  When Emma isn't busy in the practice, you will find her on the local golf courses or discovering the beauty of the Kapiti Coast.

Urgent Care Doctor

Urgent Care Doctor

Dr Deans graduated from St George’s University of London in 2015 and did his foundation training in the Scottish Highlands. He and his wife moved to New Zealand in October 2017 and he has since worked in Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics and Urgent Care. He is an avid tramper and photographer, lover of craft beer and board games, and is passionate about family medicine and ensuring there is access to quality medical care in smaller communities.

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Ruth has worked at Team Medical since 2007 initially as an Urgent Care Clinic nurse and more recently as Team Medical's Nurse Manager.

Ruth loves the diversity of her job, which involves working behind a desk liaising with other health care professionals to change and implement new policies that will benefit the patient. Also working "on the shop floor" and being able to give patients a positive experience when they are unwell or hurting is deeply satisfying.

Ruth's philosophy in nursing is based on treating the client as if they were a family member and giving the best care to everyone within the resources available.

Dr Christine graduated from Otago in 1990, and following work in Christchurch, Hawera and Rotorua, became a GP in 1993, moving to the Coast to be near family. Dr Christine started Team Medical, in partnership with Dr Brent Krivan, in 2002. Dr Christine is a Member of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, and has qualifications in women's and children's health, and vasectomies, having trained under Dr Margaret Sparrow. Dr Christine and her husband enjoy being part of the Kapiti community and all the things the Coast have had to offer her and her family over the years, in particular mountain biking, running and kayak fishing.