Our Care Team

Dr. John Ko is a senior doctor at WeCare with a broad background in hospital and primary care. As Medical Director, he supports our clinical team and leads service delivery with a focus on innovating primary care to make it more accessible, and responsive to everyday health needs.

Languages spoken: English & Korean

AJ Jones is a Nurse Practitioner at WeCare, working as a senior clinician across a wide range of health concerns. He is primarily based in our Drop-inCare clinic, where he provides timely, expert care for acute and same-day needs. AJ takes a practical, thorough, and collaborative approach, with clinical interests in weight management and palliative care.

Languages spoken: English

Andrew Casburn is a Physician Associate at WeCare with experience in internal medicine and family care across the United States and New Zealand. He takes a patient-focused approach to care, with particular interests in lifestyle medicine, nutrition, diabetes, and mental health.

Languages spoken: English

Jessica Cummings is a Physician Associate at WeCare with clinical experience in the United States and New Zealand.

Languages spoken: English

Felize Lacson is a Nurse Practitioner at WeCare with experience in hospital and urgent care settings across New Zealand and the Philippines. She takes a practical, patient-centred approach to care that is both holistic and grounded in evidence-based practice, with particular interests in dermatology, minor procedures, diabetes management, and preventative health.

Languages spoken: English & Tagalog

Torry Cobb is a Physician Associate with a broad background in emergency medicine, trauma, neurosurgery, and women’s health. Before joining WeCare, Torry worked as both a clinician and professor in Physician Associate programmes in the US and abroad, and takes a collaborative, patient-centred approach to care.

Languages spoken: English

Sarah Abbott is a Physician Associate at WeCare with extensive experience in emergency medicine. She trained in the United States and worked in emergency departments across the country before relocating to New Zealand. Sarah takes a calm, patient-focused approach to care, with particular interests in women’s health and global health outreach.

Languages spoken: English & French

Ruby Anderson is a Physician Associate at WeCare with experience in hospital and mental health settings in the United Kingdom. She takes an empathetic, collaborative approach to care, with particular interests in acute medicine, geriatric health, and supporting older adults through vulnerable stages of care.

Languages spoken: English & Hindi

Languages spoken: English

Dr Tony Walls is an Associate Professor in the Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago and an Infectious Diseases Specialist

Appointments available by referral only for a Wednesday clinic at WeCare Wigram

Dr. Brian Ko is a senior doctor at WeCare with a focus on accessible, patient-centred care. He supports a wide range of health needs with clear, practical advice, and also leads WeCare as Managing Director, helping shape services that make healthcare more affordable and effective.

Languages spoken: English & Korean

 Ena Advincula is a Nurse Prescriber providing advanced clinical care across both acute and long-term conditions. She has a special interest in diabetes, and takes a practical, person-centred approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prescribing.

Languages spoken: English & Tagalog

Victoria Oberzil is a Physician Associate at WeCare with experience in both clinical and academic settings across the United States and Europe. She brings a strong research background and takes a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to care, with particular interests in mental health, behavioural concerns, and providing low-barrier, stigma-free support for patients.

Languages spoken: English

Yvonne Denny is a Nurse Prescriber with clinical and leadership experience in both primary care and hospital settings. She provides thoughtful, evidence-based support across a wide range of health concerns, with particular interests in wound care, chronic conditions, and acute presentations.

Languages spoken: English

Natasha Ottley is a Physician Associate at WeCare with experience in both hospital and primary care settings in the United Kingdom. She takes a thorough, caring approach to patient care, with particular interests in lifestyle medicine, women’s health, and mental health.

Languages spoken: English

Dr. John Ko is a senior doctor at WeCare with a broad background in hospital and primary care. As Medical Director, he supports our clinical team and leads service delivery with a focus on innovating primary care to make it more accessible, and responsive to everyday health needs.

Languages spoken: English & Korean

Sweet Lin Chan is a doctor at WeCare who trained at Otago University and began her career as a hospital doctor before moving into general practice. She takes a calm, practical approach to care, with particular interests in women’s health and child health.

Languages spoken: English

Sarah Abbott is a Physician Associate at WeCare with extensive experience in emergency medicine. She trained in the United States and worked in emergency departments across the country before relocating to New Zealand. Sarah takes a calm, patient-focused approach to care, with particular interests in women’s health and global health outreach.

Languages spoken: English & French