Dr Sarah English

General Practitioner

Dr English has been working as a doctor for 15 years, with the last 7 in the Devonport area. She is a specialist GP that has obtained Fellowship to the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

As a Devonport GP who works holistically, Dr English treats the whole person, focusing on wellbeing and preventative medicine. She holds certificates in Skin Cancer Medicine & Surgery and Dermoscopy from the Skin Cancer College of Australasia and is passionate about women’s health, especially supporting hormonal changes throughout life.

Dr English loves getting to know her patients and providing friendly, continuous care as your local Devonport GP. When she’s not at the clinic, she’s at home in Belmont with her young family.

Dr Lucas Doorakkers

General Practitioner

Dr Lucas completed his vocational training in 2022 and has worked as a GP ever since.

Born in the southern part of the Netherlands, Lucas moved to the vibrant city of Utrecht in 2016, where he has lived with his husband since. The couple recently celebrated a decade of life together and decided to embark on a new adventure in New Zealand in 2024.

As a Devonport GP with a keen interest in sexual health, palliative care, internal medicine, and emergency care, Dr Lucas brings broad expertise to our community. You’ll soon appreciate his comprehensive, compassionate approach to your health.

Outside of work, Lucas enjoys spending time with loved ones, exploring the outdoors through walks or swims, and attending cultural events and movies.

Dr Ori Harel

General Practitioner

Dr Ori has been a trusted family physician for over a decade, providing compassionate care to patients of all ages. He completed medical school in the European Union and specialised in Israel, gaining a wealth of experience in holistic patient care.

As a Devonport GP, Dr Harel’s clinical interests include IMS (dry needling technique) for managing muscle pain and obesity medicine. He places great importance on building strong patient relationships through open communication and staying current with the latest medical advances.

Outside work, Dr Ori is passionate about the arts, enjoys travelling, and finds peace in the natural world. As a parent of twin boys, he treasures family life and the simple joys it brings.

Dr Hemant Kheterpal

General Practitioner

After completing his primary medical degree, Dr Hemant gained experience in various specialities. He worked in hospitals across India, Mauritius and Singapore before pursuing higher education in family medicine.

Dr Hemant and his family moved to New Zealand in 2015 and decided to settle here permanently. His wife, Dr Alka Kheterpal, is also a General Practitioner and has been with him throughout this journey.

As a Devonport GP, Dr Hemant’s clinical interests span child health, men’s check-ups, senior care, women’s health, contraception, minor surgeries (including skin lesion excision), sleep disorder management (including snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with CPAP discussion), and diabetes care. He’s also fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, ensuring patients feel comfortable in the language of their choice.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr Hemant is ONLY available for telehealth consultations every other Friday. Please ask reception for more details.

Dr Helen Shrimpton

General Practitioner

Dr Helen Shrimpton has been a GP for 24 years, with the past 15 spent caring for the Devonport community. She is a specialist GP, having gained Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) in 2001 and Fellowship with the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners in 2012.

Dr Helen completed her medical training at Cambridge University before serving in the Royal Navy. Her time in the military sparked a love of travel, eventually leading her and her family to settle in Devonport in 2003. During this time, she began working alongside Dr Chris Dominick, gaining a deep understanding of his patients and their care. She continues to provide continuity for many of those individuals today.

As a Devonport GP, Dr Helen enjoys all aspects of general practice, providing care for people at every stage of life. She holds additional qualifications in women’s health (DRCOG and DFFP) and occupational medicine (Dip Occ Med and Dip Av Med). She is also accredited to carry out CAA NZ and CASA Class 1 and 2 pilot and air traffic control medicals at Devonport Health Centre.

Outside work, Dr Helen enjoys cycling around the North Shore, spending time in the garden, and exploring the arts.

Dr Chris Dominick

General Practitioner