Ben moved to New Zealand in 1997 and is graduating from the University of Otago in 2006.
Cardiovascular Assessment
CARDIOVASCULAR ASSESSMENT
Cardiovascular disease is a term for conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels such as heart attacks, heart failure, high blood pressure, stroke. Cardiovascular disease accounts for 30% of all death in NZ every year.
At We Care Health, we offer:
- Risk calculation – we can calculate your overall cardiovascular risk (over the next 5-10 years) looking at your family history, lifestyle, blood pressure, cholesterol level, diabetes, weight.
- Risk modification strategy – lifestyle advice, blood pressure/cholesterol reduction, weight management.
- Chest pain assessment- blood test, chest X-rays, ECGs.
WeCare Health Doctors
Caring for you
Dr. Shirin Robinson
General Practitioner (GP)
Shirin completed her medical training in the University of Otago in 1992.
Dr. John Ko
General Practitioner (GP)
John moved to Christchurch from South Korea when he was 7 years old.
Dr. Nikki Bamber
General Practitioner (GP)
Nikki grew up in Exeter, England and studied Medicine at Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
Dr. Brian Ko
General Practitioner (GP)
Brian is originally from Korea, but is proud to call himself a true Canterburian.
Dr. Catherine Helms
General Practitioner (GP)
Catherine completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Otago University.
Mark Santry
Nurse Practitioner
Mark has been working in health care since 2002 and has developed a wide range of clinical experience.
Dr. Hamish Kho
General Practitioner (GP)
Hamish grew up in Christchurch and completed a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree at Otago University
Dr. Samanthi Rambadagalla
General Practitioner (GP)
Samanthi has special interest in Women's Health, Child Health, Preventative Medicine, and promoting healthy lifestyle.