Practice News
The latest news and updates from the fast pace of life on Remuera's Medical Mile
Christmas Break 2025-2026 Dates
Christmas 2025The surgery will be closed over the Christmas break. We close at 5pm on Tues 23rd December 2025, and will re-open Monday 5th Jan 2024.
You can book appointments ahead of this if needed.
The repeat medication requests will be working all throughout the holidays - so you can request medication
to any NZ pharmacy during the break - Repeat prescription request here. Urgent out-of-hours consults/requests can be seen through MedOnline.
New doctor - Dr Sasha Kovalev
Oct 2025Dr Sasha grew up in the Netherlands and developed an early passion for healthcare and science. She completed her medical training at Utrecht University and went on to complete her General Practice specialisation at the VU University in Amsterdam. She has worked as a general practitioner in Amsterdam since 2021, gaining broad experience in primary care, particularly within diverse and urban populations. Her clinical interests include dermatology, infectious disease, and women's health.
New doctor - Dr Emma Driehuis
Jul 2025Dr Emma was born and raised in The Netherlands and graduated from Amsterdam VU University Medical School in 2014. In 2021 she completed her General Practice training and worked as a GP in the Netherlands before moving to Auckland in 2025 with her Kiwi partner. She has a broad interest in all areas of general practice, including preventative care, women’s health, and chronic disease management
New doctor - Dr Remi Yusa
Jan 2025Dr Remi was born in Tokyo and raised in Spain. She studied medicine in London and worked across various parts of the UK before completing her GP specialist training in 2013. In recent years, she has also gained professional experience in both Ireland and Spain. She has a strong passion for general practice, particularly in areas such as health education, prevention, and the management of chronic conditions. In the UK, she also served as a GP supervisor, mentoring medical students and junior doctors.
Book an appointment online
May 2021You can now book a GP appointment direct from this website. Book Appointment
Online repeat prescription ordering
Jan 2021Our new website allows RMC patients to request prescription repeats online. Standard repeat prescription charges apply. We can send electronic prescriptions to any NZ pharmacy of your choice (controlled drugs excluded). You can also collect a paper script at reception if you prefer. Click here to request a repeat prescription.
Thank you for choosing Remuera Medical Centre as your primary healthcare provider.
