Harbour Cancer & Wellness

BHB MBChB FRACP
Medical Oncologist and Harbour's Medical Director
Gareth is a Medical Oncologist specialising in cancers of the lung, melanoma, brain and soft tissue tumours (sarcoma). He works at both Harbour Cancer Centre and Auckland City Hospital and is involved in both scientific research and clinical trials. Gareth undertook his medical training at the University of Auckland where he was the recipient of the Abbott Waston Memorial Scholarship. On completion of his Medical Oncology specialisation, he accepted a research fellowship at the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne where he undertook a research doctorate, focusing on the immune system and cancer. Gareth's research has been internationally recognised with an American Society of Clinical Oncology Merit Award (2017). He is committed to using the latest research to obtain the best possible outcomes for all his patients.

BHB MBChB FRACP Dip Obs and Gynae.
Medical Oncologist
Amanda is a Medical Oncologist with extensive expertise in the care of gastro-intestinal malignancies. She completed her medical training in Auckland in 1995 and went on to receive her Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians specialist qualification in 2003. Following this, she spent two years undertaking research at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester in the United States. Amanda has worked in both breast and gastrointestinal oncology throughout her career and is the Gastrointestinal Oncology Team Leader at Auckland Hospital. She is a member of American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group, as well as an oncology representative on the Royal Australasian College of Physicians advisory committee. She works closely with surgeons, radiation oncologists, pharmacists and nurse specialists to ensure patients receive the best possible care and treatment options.

FRACP MBChB.
Medical Oncologist
Karen is a New Zealand-trained Medical Oncologist with expertise in the care of breast cancer and cancers with an unknown primary cause. She worked extensively throughout the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand before receiving her Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2006. Karen completed Medical Oncology training in Auckland and Waikato and was subsequently awarded the Murray Jackson Fellowship. She has considerable experience in leadership roles within Auckland and Northland cancer services, having worked as the Clinical Director of Medical Oncology for Northland Health from 2010-14, leading the project to establish a telehealth service, and as Thoracic Oncology Team Lead at Auckland Hospital. Karen has also worked in breast, gastrointestinal and thoracic oncology throughout her career.

MBChB FRACP.
Medical Oncologist
Sanjeev is a New Zealand-trained Medical Oncologist who specialises in looking after patients with gastro-intestinal cancer. He completed his Medical Oncology training in Auckland in 2010 before taking up a Clinical Fellowship in Experimental Oncology at Guy's and St. Thomas’ Hospital in London. Sanjeev returned to Auckland in 2015 as a Medical Oncologist. He has also established and is the current Medical Director of the Auckland Clinical Trials Centre at Auckland Hospital is the Principal Investigator on many ground-breaking studies and has collaborated with New Zealand's leading researchers. Sanjeev is a sought-after lecturer, a regular speaker at national conferences, and is widely published in peer-reviewed journals. He prides himself on clear communication and making sure his patients receive the best multidisciplinary care.

MBChB FRACP MD(Res).
Medical Oncologist
Rosalie is a nationally-recognised expert in melanoma and gynaecological cancers. She undertook her oncology training in Auckland and completed a fellowship at the Royal Marsden Hospital in London, culminating in a research doctorate at the Institute of Cancer Research. Rosalie’s passion for research has continued in New Zealand, conducting clinical trials and collaborating with academic research teams. She is an established leader in the oncology community and is currently the Chair of the National Melanoma Research and Therapy special interest group, a board member of Melanoma NZ, an active participant in national governance groups, and a member of the New Zealand Gynaecological Cancer Group. Rosalie has also featured on TV and radio as a prominent advocate for New Zealand cancer patients, is a regular speaker at national cancer conferences, contributes to GP education, and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

MBChB FRACP.
Medical Oncologist
Soizick is a General Medical Oncologist at Harbour Cancer and Auckland City Hospital, specialising in the care of patients with breast cancer. She has a Masters in Science with First Class Honours, completed her medical training at the University of Auckland, and gained her Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians qualification in 2016. She undertook a Clinical Research Fellowship in Gynecological Oncology at the Gustav Roussy Institute, an integrated cancer centre of excellence in Paris. She has experience in palliative care and symptom control, having completed a post-graduate clinical diploma in Palliative Medicine. Soizick is committed to providing patients diagnosed with cancer the best possible care, in close collaboration with a multi-disciplinary- team, by carefully considering their individual needs, and practicing with compassion and clear communication.

Gastrointestinal tract cancers, primary brain tumours and cancer of the prostate

Gastro-intestinal and genitourinary cancers

Breast Cancer

Gastrointestinal, neuroendocrine tumours, genitourinary/prostate, unknown primary cancers, symptom control and palliative care

Breast cancer and sarcoma

MBChB FRCPA FRACP. Haematologist Anna is a New Zealand-trained Haematologist with specialist expertise in myeloproliferative and myelodysplastic disorders as well as chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. She completed her specialist qualifications in 2011 and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Anna is a passionate advocate for patient-centered care, values clear communication and sees the importance of a multidisciplinary treatment programme. She is actively involved in haematology research and is the lead investigator for several clinical trials in New Zealand.

Myeloma, lymphoma, CML and CLL as well as Haemochromatosis, abnormal blood counts, and some thrombosis cases

Hodgkin lymphoma

Blood disorders, lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)