At Woodend Medical Centre you'll be greeted with a smile, in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. The team takes a personal interest in getting people back on their feet, enjoying good health.
With a lifetime of experience as a rural GP, Doctor Stephen McGregor has a deep understanding of the medical issues facing most of us. He and his team provide a caring, professional service that's focused on each patient's individual needs and circumstances. Dr Nicki McKay joined the team in October 2017.
The Woodend Medical Centre is a member of the Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, and the Pegasus Health Group. After hours services are provided by the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street. The Woodend Medical Centre has an important role in educating young doctors, and Doctor McGregor is a Senior Lecturer at Christchurch Clinical School of Medicine.
With a lifetime of experience as a rural GP, Doctor Stephen McGregor has a deep understanding of the medical issues facing most of us. He and his team provide a caring, professional service that's focused on each patient's individual needs and circumstances. Dr Nicki McKay joined the team in October 2017.
The Woodend Medical Centre is a member of the Rural Canterbury Primary Health Organisation, and the Pegasus Health Group. After hours services are provided by the 24 Hour Surgery at 401 Madras Street. The Woodend Medical Centre has an important role in educating young doctors, and Doctor McGregor is a Senior Lecturer at Christchurch Clinical School of Medicine.
OUR Services
We offer the complete range of general medicine services, including:
- Family medicine
- Before school checks and immunisations
- Women's health
- Men's health
- 60 plus medical care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes clinic - monthly a nurse specialist
- Respiratory clinic
- Mole checks and excision
- Minor surgery
- Free cardiovascular risk assessment
- Home visits by the Doctor or Nurse
- Medical student/Trainee Intern training
meet the team
Doctor Steve McGregor has been the GP for the Woodend community for more than 25 years. He combines astute diagnosis skills with the latest treatment options to help his patients manage their condition and return to good health.
"I never forget that my patients are mothers worried about their children; busy people needing to get back to work; doing it tough managing chronic illness; or brave people facing tough times.
"I'm here to make their lives easier, to help them get better."
Married with two children travelling the world after university, Dr Steve is a keen runner and you are welcome to join him jogging from Woodend Beach to Waikuku Beach at lunchtime.
"I never forget that my patients are mothers worried about their children; busy people needing to get back to work; doing it tough managing chronic illness; or brave people facing tough times.
"I'm here to make their lives easier, to help them get better."
Married with two children travelling the world after university, Dr Steve is a keen runner and you are welcome to join him jogging from Woodend Beach to Waikuku Beach at lunchtime.
Doctor Nicki McKay joined the practice in October 2017. She has been a GP in many different settings for 30 years, predominantly in North Canterbury, including five years in rural General Practice. Dr Nicki has special expertise in family planning, microbiology - infections and laboratory work - and in mental health.
Dr Nicki has personal experience of breast cancer and understands many of the tricky issues involved in cancer treatment. The mother of three sons, she is familiar with the challenges faced by parents.
Her hobbies include knitting and jewelry making.
Dr Nicki has personal experience of breast cancer and understands many of the tricky issues involved in cancer treatment. The mother of three sons, she is familiar with the challenges faced by parents.
Her hobbies include knitting and jewelry making.
Marilyn Herbert, has been a Practice Nurse in North Canterbury for more than 34 years, and the Nurse at the Woodend Medical Centre for more than 12 years.
"I believe laughter is a great medicine and hope I can make people's day a little more enjoyable."
"I believe laughter is a great medicine and hope I can make people's day a little more enjoyable."
Robyn Young is the efficient, friendly face on reception.
“I have worked at Woodend Medical Centre for seven years and very much enjoy the friendly, relaxed rapport I have with the patients.
"I'll always fit patients in with an appointment that day if they need to see the Doctor.”
“I have worked at Woodend Medical Centre for seven years and very much enjoy the friendly, relaxed rapport I have with the patients.
"I'll always fit patients in with an appointment that day if they need to see the Doctor.”
Michaela Groves, Medical Intern, is one of the latest interns to spend time at Woodend Medical Centre as part of her medical training.
Most patients understand and appreciate our commitment to training, but we also understand that some people prefer to see the doctor alone.
The practice is one of the top choices for medical students keen to get some hands-on experience.
Most patients understand and appreciate our commitment to training, but we also understand that some people prefer to see the doctor alone.
The practice is one of the top choices for medical students keen to get some hands-on experience.
