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Dr Seng Cheong Loke, who has been a doctor for around 30 years, has brought his skills to Whangaparāoa, setting up in general practice.
Originally from Malaysia, he has studied and worked all over the world, including Melbourne, the UK and Singapore. Before moving to NZ, he was chief endocrinologist at Kuala Lumpur General Hospital and an Associate Professor at the Universiti Putra Malaysia.
Seng, who opened his Hillview Medical Centre last month in Karepiro Drive, says he is here because his family fell in love with the Coast – but also to run a patient-focused GP service.
He says in the seven years he’s been in NZ, he has become aware of issues with primary healthcare, including long waiting times for appointments, and 15 minute visits with a doctor.
“There are a lot of pressures on GPs outside of actual patient care, such as paperwork, and I think that is not working for patients,” he says.
Seng’s clinic will keep its numbers of patients to a level where they do not have long waits to see a doctor. He is also making appointments half an hour long.
His knowledge of endocrinology gives him a particular interest in working with patients, including the elderly, with chronic health problems such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
The practice is open from 1pm-8pm, weekdays and on Saturday mornings which Seng says is so that families don’t have to take time off work or school to visit the doctor.
Currently, Hillview Medical is a sole practice, but Seng has plans for expansion and is bringing others on board, starting early next year.
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