Dr Tony Farrell
Dr.Tony Farrell has been a cornerstone of the Mount Medical Centre for 30 years, and he’s not planning on leaving anytime soon! He deeply enjoys treating patients in our local community and aims to continue for many years, though he anticipates reducing his hours in a year or two.
Patients often describe Tony as having a personable, relaxed style, and he’s dedicated to building positive, lasting relationships with everyone he treats.
Tony holds a fellowship in Addiction Medicine and brings extensive experience in mental health to his practice. Beyond the clinic, he’s a long-time advocate for evidence-based alcohol policy, having chaired Alcohol Action NZ and serving as a trustee for Hanmer Clinic (which provides abstinence-based treatment for alcohol and other drug problems). He’s also held numerous leadership roles within the Royal College of General Practitioners, the Western Bay of Plenty PHO, and various health ministry committees.
Last year, Tony’s dedication to primary care was recognized with a Distinguished Fellowship from the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. He’s incredibly grateful for the support of his team and colleagues, who have been instrumental in his journey.
Outside of medicine, Tony is married to Donna and they have three adult children. He’s recently become ‘addicted’ to golf – a “meaningless game that must be practiced often,” as he says.
Dr Clare Duffett
Clare grew up in South Africa and graduated in 1999 from the University of Cape Town. She worked in both Cape Town and the United Kingdom where she gained membership with the Royal College of General Practitioners.
In 2020 she moved to Tauranga with her husband and 3 children and they are enjoying life in the Bay of Plenty.
Clare enjoys all aspects of family medicine, particularly woman and child health. She also loves developing good relationships with patients and their families and partnering with them in their own health journeys. When not at work she loves to run, hike, cook, play the piano and travel.
Dr Jessica Payne
NZ trained GP with post-graduate qualifications in Women’s Health and Travel Medicine. Mum of two, who enjoys raising her kids in the most beautiful part of New Zealand.
Dr James Peckett
James was born and raised in the South Auckland town of Papakura, where he attended Rosehill College and studied Medicine at the University of Auckland.
He moved to Tauranga with his wife Renee, also a GP at Mount Medical, about 15 years ago.
His medical scope is general, and interests include aviation medicine, skin cancer surgery, travel medicine and men’s health. He is a Fellow of the College of General Practitioners.
In his spare time, James enjoys spending time with his 3 children, and watching/playing a wide range of sports. You can also find him regularly out on the water jet-skiing/foiling.
Dr Jordan Thompson
M.B.Ch.B DipPaed
Jordan grew up Auckland, graduating from the University of Auckland Medical School in 2012. He made the move to Mount Maunganui the following year where he spent three years working at Tauranga Hospital before deciding to work in primary health care. Jordan has completed a post graduate diploma in Paediatrics and is working towards a Certificate in Travel Medicine. While interested in all aspects of medicine he has also taken time to travel overseas which remains a passion of his.
Jordan enjoys most outdoor activities and you may find him out mountain biking or surfing in his spare time.
Dr Natasha Disher
Kia ora, my name is Natasha Disher and I am a GP registrar at Mount Medical Centre. I was born and raised in Hamilton and then moved to Dunedin where I completed my medical degree. I worked in Dunedin hospital for 4 years before moving to Tauranga to start my GP training.
I have a broad interest in many aspects of medicine but looking more towards Māori and Pacific health at this stage.
My interests outside of work include reading, hiking, and spending time with those important to me. I look forward to meeting and getting to know more of you.
Dr Renee Peckett
Renee graduated medicine from the University of Auckland. After her further years of work and training in Auckland and Tauranga, she is pleased to join us at Mount Medical Centre as a Consultant GP. She has broad interests in primary care, from child health to older age care. She also has a growing interest in women’s health.
When not at work, Renee’s time is filled with raising her three children with her husband James.
Dr Lara Cubison
Lara grew up in England and graduated from the University of Leeds in 2011. She moved to New Zealand in 2013, where she completed her GP training, with a special interest in Palliative Medicine. She has also completed certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine and Dermoscopy through the Australasian Skin Cancer College.
Since completing her training, Lara has worked in Auckland and the UK before returning to settle in Mount Maunganui. She enjoys the relaxed lifestyle of the Mount and, in her spare time, can be found out running or spending time with her young children.
Dr Zoe Carlino
Zoe is a UK-trained General Practitioner who qualified as a doctor from the University of Sheffield in 2007. She spent several years working in busy inner-city hospitals, gaining broad experience in general medicine before discovering her passion for General Practice. During this time, she balanced specialist GP training with raising her young family, obtaining Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2018.
Prior to relocating to New Zealand with her family in 2023, Zoe was a Partner in a large general practice in North Devon, where she built extensive experience caring for patients across all stages of life. She has embraced the transition New Zealand General Practice and was awarded Fellowship of Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2026.
Zoe has a particular interest in women’s health and menopause care. As a busy mother of four, Zoe understands the realities of balancing family life, work, and personal well-being. She brings both professional expertise and personal insight to the care she provides.
Practice Manager – Rowena Taki
With over a decade of experience in healthcare and management, I have a strong background in both dental and primary care. After a year in urgent care, I returned to primary care, where my passion for patient care and leadership continues to thrive.
Outside of work, I enjoy the outdoors, staying active in sports, and cherishing time with my whānau.
Administration – Dorothy
Nurse Team Leads – Tracy and Leone
Nurses – Ruth, Rachel, Kathryn, Karen and Sue
Receptionists – Karen, Anna, Renee, Sarah, Leanne and Katarina
Healthcare Assistant – Monique
Health Improvement Practitioner – Charmaine McGillan
Health Coach – Annie Skivington
