Clinical Team

Dr. Dean Millar-Coote

Dean graduated from the University of Otago in 1984. He is a Fellow of the Royal NZ College of General Practitioners and has a Post Grad Diploma in Sports Medicine. Dean worked in a number of hospitals in NZ and was training in Surgery when he made the decision to move to General Practice. 32 years later he is still enjoying the challenges and rewards that brings.

Dean feels it a privilege to be working alongside his patients in their community. He continues to use his skills in surgery, including skin cancer removal, and has a special interest in diabetes and disability health and wellbeing. However it is the attraction of being involved in all aspects of a patient’s well being that continues to motivate him each day. 

Dean owns and leads RMC Medical Research Ltd which is a clinical research company carrying out clinical trials, mainly of new medicines, some of which are now used widely and benefitting his own patients.

Dr. Duncan Goudie

Dr Duncan Goudie is from the UK, having graduated from the University of Aberdeen in 2009. Having spent a year in Dunedin 2011, he returned to the highlands of Scotland to undergo GP training. Since then, he has worked as a GP for many years in Inverness and held an honorary senior lecturer position at the University of St Andrews.

Duncan has now returned to a country he loves in order to work for the community. He has a particular interest in medical education. 

He lives with his wife and two children and has an eclectic collection of hobbies incl cooking, painting, movies, rugby and basketball. 

Amy Hale - Registered Nurse

Amy graduated from CPIT with a Bachelor’s degree of Nursing, followed by a Postgraduate Certificate in Acute Care at Victoria University of Wellington. Since then, she has enjoyed working in the health industry in a range of nursing roles including Neurosciences, Intensive care and Cardiothoracic.

For the last 8 years, Amy has fostered a passion working within the primary health field and looks forward to working with DHC clients to meet their health needs through screening services, vaccination, wound care, long term conditions and other primary and prevention care.

Outside of work Amy enjoys the outdoors, Art, reading and spending time with her husband and children.

Sue Pullar - Health Improvement Practitioner

Sue has lived in Dunedin for the past ten years with her family. Sue is a Registered Social Worker, having graduated from the University of Canterbury. She has worked in a variety of health and mental health settings, including Older Persons, Women’s and Children’s health, and Cancer Care.

She is based at Dunedin Health Centre on Thursday and Friday, as well as Wednesday morning, offering free health and wellbeing support. Sue can see anyone who is enrolled at Dunedin Health Centre who would benefit from support around issues that impact physical, social, and emotional health. Some of the reasons people see a HIP are stress, relationship issues, anxiety, pain, low mood, grief, parenting, and workplace stress.  With good knowledge of services around Dunedin, Sue can help you access other services you may need outside of the clinic, as well as learning new skills to cope with the difficult things life can throw at us. You can schedule an appointment through reception or ask your doctor or nurse to refer you.

Sue lives with her husband and two young people. Outside of a busy family life, Sue loves to be active, going to the gym, pilates and walking her dog, Sam.

Max Lough - Clinical Aide

Max has joined Dunedin Health Centre as a Clinical Aide after completing his first three years of medical school and is working on completing a Bachelor of Philosophy at the University of Otago alongside his medical degree.

Max has strong roots in Ōtepoti Dunedin and is very passionate about making a difference in the community. You may have heard his radio show on OAR FM with the Dunedin Multicultural Council, where Max addresses health concerns in our various ethnic groups, exploring important topics such as vaccination, dental care and diabetes.

As a Clinical Aide, Max will be oiling the cogs of Dunedin Health Centre, doing diabetic reviews, medication reviews and much more to improve patient experience and outcomes.

Simon Chittock - Clinical Pharmacist

Unsure what all your medications are for? Feel like you are taking too many? Want to learn more about your medical conditions? 

These are all things that our Clinical Pharmacist Simon can help with.

With an extensive knowledge of medications and medical conditions Simon can help you to become more comfortable with what you are taking and what they are for.

Simon is originally from Gore but studied at Otago University here in Dunedin. His background was originally in community pharmacy but over the last 2 years has transitioned into clinical pharmacy within primary care. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking over summer and snowboarding in winter.

Appointments are free with Simon and can be as long or as short as you need. To find out more or make an appointment please get in touch with reception.