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Tūhauora Clinic

Meet our team

Experienced specialist ENT care for Northland, delivered by a dedicated team who are passionate about your health and wellbeing.

Dr David Waterhouse, Otolaryngologist
Dr David Waterhouse
Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon · FRACS
MBChB, FRACS

Kia ora, I'm an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon (ENT), born and raised here in Northland. I completed my specialist training and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2013, followed by advanced fellowship training in Auckland and Yorkshire through the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. This gave me additional expertise in complex ear, nasal, and neck surgery.

I have served as Clinical Director of Otolaryngology at Northland District Health Board, leading ENT services for our region, and continue to play an active role in training and supervising the next generation of ENT surgeons through national committees.

I provide care across the full range of ENT conditions, from straightforward issues to highly complex surgery. Together with Vanessa, I look forward to welcoming you to our Whangārei clinic and providing high-quality, patient-centred care for our community.

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Dr Vanessa Vallely
Medical Officer Special Scale (MOSS) · FRNZCGP
MBChB, FRNZCGP

Kia ora, I'm an ENT Medical Officer (MOSS) and General Practitioner with over 15 years of experience in primary care. I am a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (FRNZCGP) and hold additional qualifications in skin cancer medicine. I also coordinate education and provide supervision for GPs across Northland.

At Tūhauora Clinic, I focus on the medical and paediatric aspects of ENT care and serve as Clinical Director. Working alongside David, we provide comprehensive, patient-focused ENT care for you and your whanau.

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Dr Vanessa Vallely, Medical Officer Special Scale
Our team

The people who make it happen

Stacey, Patient Coordinator
Stacey
Patient Coordinator

Dedicated to making every booking smooth and stress-free, Stacey brings a friendly and compassionate approach to patient care. Having grown up in the Hokianga, she understands our community's needs and is committed to supporting every patient with warmth and respect.

Kayah, Clinic Manager
Kayah
Clinic Manager

With over six years working in ENT across both public and private healthcare, Kayah combines a deep understanding of ENT services with strong governance and leadership skills. Passionate about patient experience, her knowledge and oversight help us deliver safe, efficient, and exceptional care.

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Consulting Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday