Canopy Imaging team
Dr Mike Baker
Radiologist
MBChB, Dip Obs, MRCP, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Breast Imaging and intervention
- Safety, standards and quality in clinical radiology
Training
- Medical School: MB, ChB University of Rhodesia
- Scottish Triple Qualification: LRCP (Edin), LRCS (Edin), LRCS&S (Glasgow)
- Diploma in Obstetrics: Dip Obs (Otago)
- General physician training: MRCP (UK)
- Radiology Specialist Training: Auckland Training Scheme FRANZCR
- Mini Fellowship in Breast Imaging at University of Washington, Seattle, USA
About
Mike came to New Zealand from Zimbabwe over 30 years ago. He worked at North Shore Hospital for more than 20 years and has been a BreastScreen reader since 2006. Mike has been involved in all aspects of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) including an Australasian Councillor, Chair of the New Zealand Branch and a Senior Examiner. He has been awarded life membership of the RANZCR in recognition of his contribution to radiology.
Mike is a consultant Clinical Radiologist at Auckland Breast Centre, Canopy Imaging and BreastScreen Waitematā Northland. He has a special interest in breast imaging and intervention.
Mike enjoys family time, travel and the outdoors. He has competed successfully in triathlon and multisport at world championship level.
Dr Gill Beveridge
Radiologist
Dr Simon Bodicoat
Radiologist
Areas of practice
- Gastroenterology imaging (colorectal, liver, biliary, pancreatic imaging).
- Abdominal imaging
- Oncological imaging
- General radiology
Training
- Medical School: Liverpool University, Liverpool UK
- Registrar specialist training: West Midlands, UK
About
Dr Bodicoat worked as a Consultant Radiologist in Birmingham for 2 years before moving to New Zealand in to take up a position at Te Whatu Ora Waitemata in Auckland more than 20 years ago. Dr. Bodicoat is the lead radiologist at North Shore Hospital in Auckland for the colorectal and gastroenterology multidisciplinary meetings.
He works at Canopy Imaging in Auckland.
Dr Chris Bowles
Radiologist
MB BS 2005 London; FRCR 2014; CCT (UK) Clinical Rad 2016
Areas of practice
- General Radiology
- Oncology Radiology
- Head and Neck Radiology
Training
- Medical School: St George’s Hospital Medical School, London, UK
- Bachelor of Science, University of London, UK
- Registrar Specialist Training: St George’s Hospital, Royal Marsden Hospital, London, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth (Wessex Deanery), UK
About
Dr Chris Bowles graduated from St Georges Hospital Medical School in 2005. After training and working as a Medical Officer in the British Army, including surgical training and operational deployment to Iraq, Chris completed specialist radiology training in 2016.
Chris first worked as a Consultant Radiologist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth, UK, with particular interests in Head and Neck imaging and Oncology imaging. While there, he was joint radiology lead for Head and Neck/Thyroid cancer multidisciplinary meetings (MDMs), and Lymphoma/Haematology Oncology MDMs. Chris also had a strong interest in training, leading the Head and Neck Radiology training program for Wessex Deanery.
Chris moved to New Zealand in late 2019, and now combines an appointment at Whangarei Hospital with his work at Canopy Imaging, having spent several years as Clinical Director at Te Whatu Ora Te Tai Tokerau / Northland DHB. Chris maintains close links with the otolaryngology and General Surgical Services in Whangarei.
Chris enjoys time with his wife and two children tramping, camping, and travelling.
Sandas Chou
Radiologist
MBBS, FRCR, FHKCR, FHKAM
Areas of Practice
- Breast Imaging
- Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT
- Interventional Radiology
Training
- Medical School: The University of Hong Kong
- Radiology Specialist Training: Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hong Kong
- Fellowship in Interventional Radiology: Asan Medical Centre, Seoul, South Korea.
- Advanced training in Interventional Radiology: Hong Kong
About
Dr Sandas Chou graduated from the University of Hong Kong Medical School in 2002 and completed his radiology training in Hong Kong. In 2010, he undertook subspecialty fellowship training in Interventional Radiology at Asan Medical Centre in Seoul.
In 2021, Sandas moved to New Zealand with his family and joined Canopy Imaging. In addition to general radiology, he is an accredited BreastScreen Aotearoa reader for BreastScreen Coast to Coast and midland regions.
In addition to Radiology, he undertook 4 years of Nuclear Medicine Specialist training in Hong Kong.
Dr Nick Cochrane
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of Practice
- General Radiology
- Obstetric and Gynaecology Ultrasound
- General and Vascular Ultrasound
- Body CT
Training/Experience
-Medical School: MBChB, University of Otago, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- General Practice: Two years.
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
- Subspecialist Training: Musculoskeletal imaging, angiography, body US/CT, and paediatrics (two years), University of Alberta Hospital, Edmonton, Canada
- Canadian LMCC and Radiology Fellowship (FRCPC)
About
Dr Cochrane has had consultant positions in public and private practice in Tauranga and Auckland. He was an Associate Clinical Professor and Partner at the University of Alberta, Edmonton and Foothills Hospital, Calgary in Canada for a total of 16 years before returning to New Zealand in 2016 and has worked exclusively for Canopy Imaging since. He has wide ranging experience in body imaging (CT, US and fluoroscopy), interventional work (musculoskeletal and body/chest), O&G ultrasound and general radiology. Most of this experience has been at tertiary level teaching hospitals and trauma centres. He also has extensive teaching experience both for undergraduate medical students and radiology registrars and is driven by a desire for best quality imaging studies and reports to provide an optimal experience and result for our patients.
Outside work, Nick is an enthusiastic runner and mountain biker
Dr Laura Cosgrave
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of Practice
- Breast Imaging
- Body and Oncology Imaging
- Female Pelvic MRI
Training
- BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Dr Laura Cosgrave (Ngāpuhi) graduated from Auckland University Medical School and obtained fellowship to the Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) in 2024.
Laura works at both Canopy Imaging and Auckland Breast Centre. She also works at Te Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai (Auckland City Hospital) where she is involved in the weekly Breast MDM and radiology registrar teaching, and is due to begin working at Breast Screen Auckland Central in the near future.
In addition to breast imaging, interests include body and oncology imaging and female pelvic MRI.
Outside work Laura is the proud mum of two young daughters.
Dr Neil Dawber
Radiologist
Attended Stellenbosch University Medical School in the Western Cape Province of South Africa and qualified with MBChB in 1983. Following with 2 years of conscription military service and then 18 months of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Durban as a registrar before switching to radiology at the University of Natal obtaining the degree FFRad(D).
My wife, daughter and I emigrated to New Zealand in 1993 spending the first 3 years in Timaru before moving to Whangarei in 1996.
Favourite Saying: "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you are going, because you might not get there." Yogi Berra.
Dr Francois de Bruin
Radiologist
Francois completed his medical and radiology training in 1983 and is a radiologist at TRG Imaging in Rotorua.
Speciality - CT, CT Colonography, mammography, ultrasound (including general, musculoskeletal, vascular and O&G)
Dr Antonet de la Rey
Radiologist
Areas of Practice
- Breast imaging
- Interventional breast procedures
- Oncologic Imaging
Training
- MBChB: University of Pretoria, South Africa
- FCRad (Diagnostic): University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
- BreastScreen Aotearoa accredited
- Further advanced training in knee MRI, breast MRI, abbreviated breast MRI
About
Dr De La Rey graduated in 1991 and worked in internal medicine until 1996 when she commenced and later completed specialized radiology training in 2000. Subsequently she worked as a consultant radiologist on the Johannesburg Witwatersrand radiology circuit and then went to private practice in 2002.
From 2002 up until 2020, Dr De La Rey worked in private practice in South Africa and the NHS UK. In 2021 she moved to New Zealand where she started working as a consultant radiologist at the Hutt valley DHB and subsequently joined Canopy Imaging.
Dr De La Rey is general radiologist with a special interest in breast imaging.
She is BSA accredited and partakes in the Breast Screen Central programme. She also attends their weekly radiologist review as well as weekly Breast multidisciplinary meetings
Dr Charlotte De Wilde
Radiologist
MD, MMed, EDiR
Areas of practice
- Breast Screening
- Breast Diagnostic Imaging (ultrasound, mammogram, MRI)
- Breast Percutaneous Procedures (ultrasound and mammogram)
- Body Imaging
- MSK Imaging
- MSK Percutaneous Procedures (ultrasound)
- General radiology
Training
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D) , Ghent University, Belgium — September 2008 - June 2015
- Radiology resident (MMed), Ghent University, Belgium — October 2015 - November 2020
About
Dr. Charlotte De Wilde, originally from Bruges, Belgium, completed her medical degree and
radiology residency at Ghent University. Her residency comprised of 3.5 years of training at Ghent
University Hospital and 1.5 years in East and South Africa, where she trained at Makerere
University and Stellenbosch University tertiary hospitals. After qualifying as a specialist
radiologist, she gained experience as a general and breast radiologist at a teaching hospital in the
Dutch Antilles throughout 2021, before relocating to New Zealand in early 2022 to join Canopy
Imaging.
Dr. De Wilde obtained the European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) in 2020 and was selected by the
European Board of Radiology (EBR) as one of the best-performing EDiR candidates in 2020 to
form part of the “EDiR Holders” team.
She has been an Educational Affiliate of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of
Radiologists (RANZCR) since 2022.
Her primary focus and passion is breast imaging, comprising the majority of her workload and
encompassing screening, multimodality diagnostic workups, and interventions. Dr. De Wilde is
actively involved in the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital Breast Cancer
Multidisciplinary Meeting (MDM).
In addition to this, Dr. De Wilde has strong interests in body/oncological and musculoskeletal
imaging.
Dr Kerryn Devy
Radiologist
Dr Peter Dixon
Radiologist
Peter is one of the founding members of Broadway Radiology which was set up in 1997.
He has worked at Palmerston North Hospital since 1990, and was a partner in Mercy Radiology, the principal Radiology practice in the area for many years, under the directorship of Dr Lauretta Tan.
Peter was born and educated in England and obtained his medical degree at King’s College Hospital in London. He first worked in New Zealand as a House Surgeon and then as Surgical Registrar at Waikato Hospital. He returned to England to complete his FRCS in 1984, and then entered the Oxford Radiology training scheme. He gained extensive experience in the radiology subspecialities, and developed his interest in interventional and vascular radiology.
Dr Andrew Dunkley
Radiologist
MBChB (Otago), MRCS (Edin), FRANCR
Areas of practise
- Musculoskeletal and spine imaging
- Musculoskeletal and spine interventional procedures
- Prostate Imaging
- General radiology
Training
- Medical school: University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
- Registrar specialist training: Wellington, New Zealand
About
Andrew is a New Zealand trained radiologist and doctor who has worked in the UK and New Zealand. A keen cyclist, Andrew has deep experience in musculoskeletal MRI, ultrasound and CT and enjoys MSK procedures.
Dr Lance Faber
Radiologist
Areas of practice
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Spine imaging
- Musculoskeletal and spine interventions
- Breast imaging
Training
- Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg WV, USA
- Radiology Specialist Training: University of Pittsburgh Medical Centre, Pittsburgh PA, USA
- Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology (DABR)
About
Dr Lance practises in Rotorua and Taupo.
Dr Jee Fan
Radiologist
Jee was educated in Malaysia and completed his postgraduate radiology qualifications in England.
He is a radiologist at Canopy Imaging in Hawkes Bay.
Specialty – Musculoskeletal ultrasound and breast imaging.
Dr Victoria Francis
Radiologist
MBChB FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Body Imaging
- Oncologic Imaging
Training
- Medical School: MBChB, University of Otago, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand, completed 2013.
- Fellowship: Oncologic Imaging (including PET-CT), Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Australia 2014.
About
As well as working at Canopy Imaging, Dr Victoria Francis works as a consultant radiologist at Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora, Waitematā, where she is involved in the regional Melanoma multidisciplinary meeting.
Dr Jonathan Freedman
Radiologist
Areas of practice
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology
- Prostate MRI
- Gynaecology Imaging and Intervention
- General radiology
Training
- Medical School: University of Cape Town, South Africa
- Registrar Specialist Training: University Hospitals, Birmingham, UK
- Fellowship: Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Queen Elizabeth Hospital - University Hospitals Birmingham
About
Jonathan completed his undergraduate medical training at the in South Africa. Following basic surgical training in the UK, he undertook specialist training in Birmingham, UK. He then underwent dedicated training in vascular and non-vascular interventional radiology in Birmingham. He completed his radiology training in 2010 and worked as a Consultant Interventional Radiologist at the University Hospitals Birmingham from 2010 to 2020.
In addition to Interventional Radiology, Jonathan served as a principal uroradiologist on the UHB uro-oncology multidisciplinary team and lead radiologist for the Birmingham Prostate Clinic multidisciplinary team.
In 2020 he moved to the Hawke's Bay to take up a post with Te Whatu Ora Te Matau o Māui Hawke’s Bay and pursue the New Zealand dream. He provides broad interventional radiology services and general diagnostic radiology services with a particular interest in prostate MRI. He joined Canopy Imaging in 2022.
Dr Stephen Gock
Radiologist
BE, BSc, MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Neuroradiology
- Head and neck radiology
Training
- BE (Electrical and Electronic) and BSc (Computer Science), University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Medical School: BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
- Fellowship in Neuroradiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Australia
- Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
About
Dr Stephen Gock has worked as a subspecialist neuroradiologist at Whatu Ora Te Toka Tumai, Auckland City Hospital and as a general radiologist at Canopy Imaging since 2000. At Auckland City Hospital he was the radiologist for the Neuropathology multidisciplinary meeting.
Dr Aphrodite Gogakis
Radiologist
Dr Jonathan Graham
Radiologist
Jonathan originally trained in medicine at the Charing Cross and Westminster medical school in London. He spent his junior doctor years working in various hospitals in the UK and Christchurch.
Jonathan trained in Radiology on the Guy’s and St Thomas Hospitals Radiology training scheme in London.
Since finishing his training Jonathan has worked as a Consultant at several Hospitals and private practices in the UK and New Zealand.
Jonathan is a general Radiologist with subspecialty interests in emergency and trauma Radiology and musculoskeletal imaging.
Dr Gerhard Greyling
Radiologist
Gerhard completed his medical training at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. He qualified as a radiologist in 2018 at the University of Stellenbosch. After radiology training, he completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging at the University of Toronto, Canada.
Gerhard is a general radiologist with an interest in chest imaging as well as image guided biopsies and therapeutic injections.
Dr Martin Gunn
Radiologist and Chief Medical Officer
MBChB, FRANZCR, FASER
Areas of practice
- Abdominal imaging (liver, pancreas, biliary, gastrointestinal and renal imaging)
- Oncologic imaging
- Solid organ biopsy
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Vascular and solid organ injury
- Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance
Training
- Medical School: BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
- Fellowship in Body Imaging, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Fellowship in Emergency Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
About
Martin is a graduate of the University of Auckland School of Medicine and completed his radiology specialist training in Auckland. Following that, he undertook fellowships in abdominal imaging and emergency radiology at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, USA. He was offered a faculty position and remained at the University of Washington as a subspecialist radiologist, researcher, and educator for nearly 20 years, rising to Professor and a Vice Chair of the department. On his return to New Zealand, Martin joined Canopy imaging in Auckland.
As an imaging researcher and educator, Martin has authored more than 100 scientific papers, abstracts, textbooks, and presented at major radiology meetings worldwide. He remains an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington and is involved in ongoing research into imaging quality and patient safety as co-principal investigator of research funded by the US National Cancer Institute / National Institutes of Health.
Martin cares deeply about making efficient, premium quality radiology accessible for all patients, and aims to ensure that all customers feel they have received the best care possible from our team. In his spare time, he is drawn to the water - boating, sailing, and exploring Aotearoa's glorious coastline.
Martin Gunn is the Canopy Imaging and Canopy Healthcare Chief Medical Officer.
Dr Jonathan Gusdorff
Radiologist
Dr Carl Holdt
Radiologist
MB BCh 2009 Witwatersrand; FC Rad Diag (SA) 2018
Areas of practice
- Neuroradiology
- Thoraco-abdominal imaging
- Oncological imaging
- Superficial Interventional Procedures
Training
- Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa (with distinction)
- Bachelor of Science (hons): Macro Anatomy, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa (with distinction)
- MBBCh: University of the Witwatersrand School of Medicine, Johannesburg, South Africa
- Registrar Specialist Training: Tygerberg Hospital, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
- Fellow of the College of Diagnostic Radiologists of South Africa: FC Rad Diag (SA)
- Master of Medicine: Radiodiagnosis, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
About
After attaining my bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery in South Africa, I gravitated towards medical imaging as a speciality since I found the ability to non-invasively assess and diagnose with a high degree of accuracy very appealing. I also had prior research experience in radiology and knew that the field would develop, improve and change over time, which would keep it relevant and interesting.
Within the field of radiology, my interests include general body imaging (chest/abdomen), neuroimaging and oncologic imaging with continued enjoyment of radiography and ultrasound.
I supplement the diagnostic aspect of imaging with involvement in outpatient interventional procedures, mainly superficial biopsies such as thyroid nodules and lymph nodes.
In my free time I am passionate about nature, collect rare and strange plants and love a hike
Dr Alex Ivancevic
Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
Alex is Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than 30 years of experience in clinical ultrasound. She completed O&G specialised training and obtained her Masters of Medical Sciences degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound in 1995 in Belgrade, former Yugoslavia. As she emigrated to New Zealand she has been working in O&G since 1997, completed RANZCOG training and obtained post-membership Diploma in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
Alex has been working as Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist at the North Shore Hospital since 2006 and as Obstetrician Sonologist at Auckland Hospital since 2008. Apart from working in general O&G in both private and public sector, she has been actively involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as Honorary Senior Lecturer at Auckland University School of Medicine since 2009 and as RANZCOG Training Supervisor since 2008. She has been regularly taking part in ultrasound teaching on New Zealand national level, for doctors through RANZCOG and for sonographers through ASUM and ASA.
Alex has wide personal and professional interests, with a special interest in high-risk pregnancy and preterm birth, as she leads subspecialised Preterm Birth Clinic at the North Shore Hospital since 2020. She enjoys travelling and spending time with her family that includes her three children and a grandchild.
Dr Jeanie Jennings
Radiologist
MBChB, FC Rad Diag (SA)
Areas of Practice
- Breast Imaging and Breast Intervention
- Obstetrics
- General Radiology
- Female imaging including pelvis MRi
Training
- Medical School: University of Pretoria (South Africa)
- Registrar Specialist Training: University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)
About
Dr Jeanie Jennings graduated as a radiologist in South Africa in 2008. She joined Canopy Imaging in 2016 where she works as a general and breast radiologist. She has a special interest in female imaging including Breast Imaging, Breast intervention, Breast MRi, Obstetrics, Pelvis ultrasound and Female Pelvis MRi (endometriosis). She is the Lead Breast Radiologist for Canopy Imaging and the Auckland Breast Centre and is passionate about female health. She is also involved in fellowship training, currently the Fellowship Director for the Auckland Breast Centre breast fellowship programme.
Outside of work, Jeanie is a wife and mother of two teenage children. She enjoys music, theatre and time spent in nature.
Dr Helen Jo
Radiologist
Helen is a consultant radiologist at North Shore Hospital and BreastScreen Waitemata Northland. She is a general radiologist with a special interest in breast imaging including screening and diagnostic mammography.
She performs image-guided intervention, including hookwire placements and ultrasound and stereotactic guided biopsies. Helen came to New Zealand in 1994 from Korea, and graduated from University of Otago and completed her radiology training in Auckland.
Dr Altaf Junaid
Radiologist
MBChB FRANZCR
Areas of expertise
- Musculoskeletal and spine imaging
- Musculoskeletal and spine interventional procedures
- Obstetric ultrasound
- General radiology
Training
- Medical school: Sheffield, United Kingdom
- Registrar specialist training: Dunedin, New Zealand
- Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology, Queensland, Australia
About
Dr Altaf ‘Al’ Junaid is a New Zealand and Australia trained radiologist who has a subspeciality expertise in musculoskeletal imaging and ultrasound. He is the Canopy Imaging Modality Lead Radiologist for ultrasound and has a deep passion for education of future radiologists and sonographers. He is based in Hawkes Bay.
Dr Leo Kallarackel
Radiologist
Dr Leo Kallarackel did his undergraduate MBBS in India and trained as a Radiologist in Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom and his subspecialty interests are Abdominal and Musculoskeletal Radiology. After completing his Radiology training in the UK, he completed Abdominal Radiology fellowships at St. Mark's Hospital, Harrow, UK and at Wake Forest Baptist Health, in North Carolina in the United States. He also did his fellowship training in MSK Radiology at University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital in New York.
His special interests are Uro radiology and thermal ablation of tumors and other image guided procedures.
Dr Anthea Liebenberg
Radiologist
MBChB, FCRad(Diag)
Areas of practise
- Advanced breast imaging (mammography, including tomosynthesis), ultrasound, MRI, interventional breast procedures
- Body Cross Sectional Imaging
Training
- Medical School, University of the Orange Free State, South Africa
- Radiology Registrar Specialist Training, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa
- Fellowship in Cross-Sectional Imaging, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
About
Following Anthea’s fellowship training in Toronto, she worked full time in breast imaging at a breast clinic in Vancouver Canada for about a year under the radiologist who started the Canadian breast screening programme. Before moving to New Zealand, Anthea worked as a partner in a South African private practice for several years. She is based in the Rotorua / Lakes region and participates in BreastScreen Aotearoa, weekly regional Breast Multidisciplinary meetings and performs interventional musculoskeletal procedures.
Dr Henry Liu
Radiologist
Dr Sean McIlhone
Radiologist
MBChB(Hons), MRCS, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Musculoskeletal and Spinal Imaging
- Musculoskeletal and Spinal Procedures
- General Radiology
Training
- Medial School: Bristol University, England
- Registrar Specialist Training: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, England and Waikato Hospital, New Zealand
- Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, England
About
Sean is originally from High Wycombe, England. He completed his medical training at Bristol Medical School, England. He subsequently gained his MRCS qualification and started radiology training in London. He completed his radiology training in Hamilton, New Zealand, and then returned to London to carry out a musculoskeletal imaging fellowship. He has been working at Canopy Imaging in Auckland since 2020.
Sean is passionate about musculoskeletal interventional work and is dedicated to providing an excellent patient-centred service. He also really enjoys teaching and is currently the Musculoskeletal Fellowship Director for Canopy Imaging.
Outside of work, Sean loves spending time with his wife and two children, playing guitar/ukulele/piano, cooking, history, and comedy.
Dr Carla Morkel
Radiologist
Carla completed her medical training at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa in 2002. She qualified as a radiologist in 2014, at the University of Cape Town.
After her radiology training she did a year of fellowship training in body/abdomino-pelvic imaging at the University of Calgary, Canada.
She has an interest in body imaging and intervention.
Dr Sandra Morrison
Radiologist
Dr Nishanth Murthy
Radiologist
Nishanth completed his undergraduate medical degree and thereafter his specialist Radiology qualification in South Africa in 2020. Currently pursuing a Musculoskeletal imaging fellowship at Canopy Imaging.
Specialist interests: General radiology, head/neck and Musculoskeletal imaging.
Dr Richard Ng
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Musculoskeletal imaging
- Spine imaging
- Therapeutic musculoskeletal and spine injections
- Body Imaging
Training
- Medical School: University of Otago, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Dr Richard Ng is a radiologist at both Canopy Imaging and Te Whatu Ora Waitematā where he also is the radiologist for the fortnightly orthopaedic multidisciplinary meeting. He subspecialises in musculoskeletal and spine imaging and therapeutic injection (MRI, CT, x-ray and ultrasound of joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments).
Richard is a past director of the Canopy Healthcare Board. He is currently a Phase 2 Clinical Radiology examiner for The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, where he assesses the competence, knowledge and understanding of radiology specialist trainees to ensure that they meet the standard for specialist registration in Australia and New Zealand.
Dr Marcus Rault
Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine Specialist
MBBS (London) FRCR FAANMS
Areas of practice
- Molecular Imaging (PET-CT, SPECT-CT)
- Oncology Radiology
- Neuroradiology
Training
- Medical School: MBBS Barts and The London School of Medicine (University of London) 2014
- BSc (Imaging Sciences), King’s College London 2012
- Radiology Specialist Training: Registrar Training at the Norwich Radiology Academy 2016 – 2021. Included placements at Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals) and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre in London
- Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists, 2019
- Fellow of the Australasian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists 2024
About
Since moving to New Zealand in late 2023 Marcus has been involved in setting up the new molecular imaging service at Canopy Imaging in Hawke’s Bay. Marcus is hugely passionate about oncology imaging and how PET-CT can be used to improve diagnostic accuracy. Marcus is involved with the national neuroendocrine tumour multidisciplinary meeting (MDM) and assists with the head and neck MDM locally.
Marcus is passionate about introducing novel tracers in PET which may also have theranostic potential.
Marcus has a focus on neuroimaging in particular, with regard to FDG and amyloid tracers.
Marcus enjoys travel, history and music outside of work.
Dr Toby Robins
Radiologist
BHB, MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Body imaging
- Hepatobiliary pancreatic imaging
- Oncological imaging
Training
- Medical School: BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Toby completed his medical undergraduate and radiology specialist training in Auckland. Following this he worked as a consultant radiologist at Te Whatu Ora Waitematā between 2014 and 2023, joining Canopy imaging in 2018.
Dr Ricky Rutledge
Radiologist
BHB, MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Musculoskeletal ultrasound
- Musculoskeletal steroid injections (shoulder)
- CT Colonography
- Breast imaging
- General Radiology (CT, ultrasound and radiographs)
Training
- Medical School: BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
After qualifying as a specialist radiologist, Dr Ricky Rutledge worked for 4 years in Rotorua between the hospital and Lakes Radiology. Since 2001, he has equally split his time between Canopy Imaging and Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. Ricky is married and has three adult children, and enjoys running, regularly doing the parkrun.
Dr Adrian Schankath
Radiologist
MD FRANZCR
Areas of expertise
- Musculoskeletal and spine imaging
- Musculoskeletal and spine interventional procedures
- Neuroradiology
- General radiology
Training
- Medical school: Philips-University, Marburg, Germany
- Registrar specialist training: University Hospital of Bern, and Cantonal Hospital Baden, Switzerland
- Fellowship: Neuroradiology (2 years), Bern, Switzerland
- Fellowship: Musculoskeletal Radiology, Alberta Canada
About
Adrian completed his radiology speciality and subspecialty training in Switzerland and Canada and then moved to New Zealand. He is based in Auckland. He is particularly drawn to outdoor sports, such as mountain biking and skiing.
Dr Oliver Schulte
Radiologist
Oliver completed his medical and radiology training in Germany. He worked for 12 years in the UK before relocating to New Zealand.
Oliver is based in the Hawke's Bay.
Speciality: Cross sectional imaging, emergency radiology
Dr Kevin Scott
Radiologist
Kevin graduated from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa and completed his radiology qualifications in South Africa before moving to Whangarei.
He is a radiologist with Canopy Imaging based in Whangarei.
Dr Abysinia Sibanda
Radiologist
Abysinia is the Medical Director at Absolute Radiology and a radiologist at the Taranaki Base Hospital.
He obtained his medical qualification from the University of Zimbabwe in 1997 and then moved to the UK to pursue post graduate qualifications in Medicine and then Radiology in Manchester.
He then completed Fellowship training in Interventional Radiology at St Mary’s, Charing Cross and Hammersmith hospitals in London, and has previously worked as a General and Vascular Interventional Radiologist in Manchester, UK.
His specialty interests include vascular, body and musculoskeletal interventional radiology, as well as diagnostic imaging.
Dr Rachelle Steyn
Nuclear Medicine Specialist
Rachelle obtained her Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine through the University of Cape Town in South Africa in 2009. Whilst working at Groote Schuur University Hospital she completed her Masters in Nuclear Medicine (2013); Diploma in Health Science Education (2016) and her MSc in Advanced Oncology (2021) through the University of Ulm in Germany.
After immigrating to New Zealand in 2021 she became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and Australian Association of Nuclear Medicine Specialists in 2022.
Rachelle is based in Hawke's Bay and is also employed by Te Whatu Ora where she is actively involved in the advanced Nuclear Medicine training program as well as the National PRRT and general Nuclear Medicine services.
Rachelle’s vision for Nuclear Medicine in New Zealand is to see it expand, grow and flourish so that all New Zealanders have access to high quality general Nuclear Medicine Services and in particular access to PET CT and Theranostics.
Dr Arif Syed
Radiologist
Dr Su Yin Tang
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Body Imaging|
- CT colonography
- Cardiac CT
Training
- Medical School: University of Otago, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Palmerston North and Auckland Training Programmes (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Dr Su Yin Tang is a consultant radiologist at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau (Middlemore Hospital) where she is also involved with radiology registrar teaching.
Su Yin Tang
Radiologist
Areas of practice
- Body Imaging
- CT colonography
- Cardiac CT
Training
- Medical School: University of Otago, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Palmerston North and Auckland Training Programmes (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Dr Su Yin Tang is a consultant radiologist at Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau (Middlemore Hospital) where she is also involved with radiology registrar teaching.
Dr Glyn Thomas
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR, MTheol
Areas of Practice
- General Radiology
- Breast Imaging
- BreastScreen
Training
- Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery, University of Otago, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Wellington Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
About
Following his radiology specialist training, Dr. Thomas spent two years as a general radiologist in Perth, Australia, before moving to Palmerston North.
Dr. Thomas worked in Palmerston North as a general and breast radiologist 1989 to 2021. He was the Clinical Director BreastScreen Coast to Coast 1999-2021.
Started work for Canopy Imaging in 2021, doing general radiology and breast imaging. Due to his dual expertise in breast imaging and clinical IT, he started work as the Radiologist SME (Subject Matter Expert) on the BreastScreen IT replacement project in the same year.
He continues to be one of the two “Lead Examiners” for Breast Imaging for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, serving on the CROERP committee, and serves on a number of BreastScreen committees for Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ.
Dr Grant Thompson
Musculoskeletal Physician
BHB, MBChB, DipObst, DipMSM, MHealthSci (Pain & Pain Management) (Dist), MLCOM, FRNZCGP, FAFMM
Areas of practice
- CT and ultrasound-guided interventional musculoskeletal spine and peripheral procedures
Training
- Medical School: BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Postgraduate Diploma of Obstetrics, University of Auckland
- Postgraduate Diploma of Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Otago
- Master of Health Science (Pain & Pain Management) (Distinction), University of Otago
- Membership London College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Fellowship Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners
- Fellowship New Zealand College of Musculoskeletal Medicine
- Advanced training interventional spinal procedures through University of Newcastle, and International Pain and Spinal Intervention Society
About
Grant came to Canopy Imaging from working fulltime in musculoskeletal medicine for 18 years where he was involved with pain assessment and treatment utilising a biopsychosocial approach. He now concentrates on providing ultrasound and CT guided procedures. He is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer for the University of Otago and coordinates and teaches two campus-based papers in Christchurch each year, and is involved with teaching through the New Zealand College of Musculoskeletal Medicine as well as within the Northland region.
Outside of work, Grant does voluntary work within the small community where he lives, and if time permits, he enjoys boating and scuba diving particularly at the local Poor Knights islands.
Dr Matt Turei
Radiologist
MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- MSK imaging and interventions
- Breast imaging and interventions
- Obstetric and gynaecology ultrasound
- Interventional spine procedures
Training
- Bachelor of Science: Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- BHB MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Palmerston North and Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
- Fellowship in General Radiology and Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Perth Radiology Group, Perth, Australia
- Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging: SKG Imaging, Perth, Australia
About
Dr Turei is dedicated to providing high quality breast and musculoskeletal diagnostic imaging and multi-modality image guided procedures. He is an accredited BreastScreen Aotearoa radiologist.
Dr Nina Umaria
Radiologist
Areas of practice
- Head and neck imaging
- Abdominal imaging
- Oncologic imaging
Training
- Medical School: University of London, London, UK
- Radiology Specialist Training: West Midlands, UK
About
Nina graduated from the University of London and did her radiology training in the West midlands in the UK. Since moving to New Zealand in 2001, she has held the position of Consultant Radiologist at North Shore hospital in Auckland as well as being part of Canopy Imaging.
She has extensive radiology experience and works closely with the head and neck surgeons at North Shore hospital and leads the bimonthly multidisciplinary meetings. She has been Director of Training and is actively involved in radiology registrar training at Te Whatu Ora Waitematā.
Dr Jaco van der Walt
Radiologist
Dr Andrew West
Radiologist
MA, MB BS, FRCR, FRANZCR
Areas of Practice
- MSK imaging
- Image-guided injections and soft tissue biopsies
- General radiology, including obstetric imaging
Training
- Preclinical medicine training at University of Cambridge
- Clinical training at St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Imperial College, London
- Radiology Specialist Training in Eastern Deanery, based at Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, UK
- Fellowship in MSK radiology at Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford.
- PGCert in Sports & Exercise Medicine, University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
About
Andrew completed his medical and radiology training in the UK whilst in the Army. He deployed on a number of overseas operations as a medical officer and radiologist, before electing to move to Hawkes Bay with his family. Happily based in Hawkes Bay, balancing work, family and training for the next Ironman (12 to date).
Dr Luke Wheeler
Radiologist
MB ChB 1999 Leeds; FRCR 2008; CCT (UK) Clinical Rad 2010
Areas of practice
- Gastrointestinal, genitourinary and oncology imaging
- CT colonography
- Percutaneous image guided intervention
Training
- Medical School: Leeds University Medical School, UK
- Radiology Specialist Training: South Wales Radiology Training Scheme, UK
- Fellowship: Abdominal Imaging and Intervention: St Pauls Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
About
In my work for Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ), I participate in the Colorectal and the Upper GI multidisciplinary meetings and I am the CT lead and Quality and Safety lead for Te Whatu Ora Waitematā. I have a research interest in human factors and ergonomics in radiology and am involved in training the next generation of radiologists.
I enjoy getting outdoors with my family including playing tennis at a local club and volunteering as club treasurer.
Dr Kim Williams
Radiologist
BSc, MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Breast imaging and procedures
- General radiology
- Abdominal and Oncologic Imaging
- Obstetric and Gynaecology Imaging
Training
- Bachelor of Science, Auckland University, New Zealand
- Medical School: University of Auckland School of Medicine, Auckland, New Zealand
- Radiology Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland, New Zealand
- Breast Screen Aotearoa, Accreditation 2022
About
Kim works at Auckland Breast Centre, Canopy Imaging, BreastScreen Aotearoa Waitematā / Northland, as well as North Shore Hospital where she also provides supervision and training for Radiology Registrars.
Dr Francis Wu
Radiologist
BHB, MBChB, FRANZCR
Areas of practice
- Body imaging including: Oncology, gastrointestinal, liver, CT colonography, CT coronary angiography
- Neuroradiology
- MSK and spinal imaging and procedures
Training
- MBChB, University of Auckland, School of Medicine, New Zealand
- Registrar Specialist Training: Auckland Regional Training Programme (FRANZCR), New Zealand
- 6-month advanced MRI training position at Middlemore Hospital
About
Dr Wu has been a consultant radiologist at Middlemore Hospital since 2010, where he is the co-lead radiologist for CT. He is the radiologist for the Middlemore Hospital multidisciplinary meeting for gastroenterology and participates in the stroke team meeting.
He has a broad range of interests with particular involvement in imaging for the stroke, liver, gastrointestinal and prostate imaging, maintaining accreditation in CT colonography and CT coronary angiography, and doing image guided procedures including MSK and spinal procedures and some biopsies.
He enjoys direct contact with clinical teams and teaching (and learning from) registrars.
