WeCare Wigram

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

Torry Cobb is a Physician Associate at WeCare 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

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

Andrea Ramirez is a Physician Associate at WeCare with experience in Family and Internal Medicine, Women’s Health, and Urgent Care across the United States before moving to New Zealand. Andrea takes a calm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to patient care, with clinical interests in diabetes, hypertension, and preventative care.

Languages spoken: English & Spanish

Matthew Brewer is a Physician Associate at WeCare, from the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom. He has worked in urgent care within the NHS, focusing on minor injuries, respiratory and cardiovascular health. Matthew takes a compassionate, thorough, and collaborative approach to care. 

Languages spoken: English

Lauren Hennessey is a Physician Associate at WeCare, trained at the University of Manchester in the UK. She has worked in Emergency Medicine within the NHS and in General Practice in Auckland. Lauren has an interest in diabetes and metabolic health, and takes a holistic, compassionate approach with patients.

Languages spoken: English