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About Bakerfield

The practice consists of Two Partners, Practice Manager, Doctors, Nurses and Receptionist's. We see walk-in patients and also take appointments for those wishing to make an appointment with their doctor. We provide X-ray on site.

We are a Medical & Urgent Care Clinic with a Group of Health Professionals working to provide personal Care.

We believe that your health care is best delivered through a long-term trusting relationship with your General Practice. Your health, individuality and safety are our priority. We call this "patient centred medicine".

  • New Enrollments are currently open and we would like to welcome you to our Medical & Urgent Care.
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Dr Ali Numan

MBChB Iraq 1989, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) 1997, FRNZCGP 2005 - Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, FRNZCUC 2014 - Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of Urgent Care Physicians (CUCP). Ali is also a registered teaching physician.

Ali has been working as a General Practitioner since 1998 in different Suburbs in Auckland until he settled in South Auckland in 2001 at MCAM (2011) Ltd t/a Bakerfield Medical & Urgent Care. His medical interests include a spectrum of General Practice work, Sports Medicine and Chronic Care Management.

His non-medical interests include playing football, fishing, jogging and travelling.

Ali is fluent in Arabic and English.

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Dr Sahar Bahnam

Born in Iraq, Sahar obtained a Bachelor of Medicine from Mosul Medical School, before migrating to New Zealand with her family. Sahar completed her FRNZCGP 2019 - Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

Sahar is interested in all aspects of family medical care, enjoy's working in a multicultural environment with patients of a varied age group. she has a special interest in the care of Women's Health and Mental Health.

Sahar is fluent in English and Arabic. She now works 2 days per week so please book in advance if you wish to see her.

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Dr Belinda Luey

Belinda completed her medical training at the University of New South Wales, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine with a special interest is Family Care and Women's Health. 

The opportunity to work in a general practice that also deals in urgent care medicine proved irresistible and so she joined Bakerfield Medical & Urgent Care Clinic in May 2012. She has been very loyal long-term patient following and you will need to book in advance.

Belinda enjoys watching movies, reading books, music and the important time with her family.

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Dr John Sison

John is a current GP Fellow who has gained tremendous experience in different surgical and medical specialties in Auckland.

He completed his Medical degree (MBChB) in 2016 at The University of Auckland, New Zealand. Prior to this, he also completed a Bachelor of Science degree specialising in Biomedical Science in 2012 at the same University.

John decided to pursue GP training after years of hospital clinical rotations. He enjoys all aspects of General Practice with special interest to acute care and other medical aspects.

John was born in the Philippines. He is now living in New Zealand permanently and has been enjoying it ever since. Outside medicine, John enjoys time with family, travelling, running, and an interest in technological advancements.

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Dr Hannah Liu

Hannah is originally from China and obtained her Master’s Degree in Clinical Medicine in China in 2005.  

She worked in the respiratory department in China before moving to New Zealand 11 years ago. She obtained her Bachelor of Midwifery and worked as a midwife for several years here in Aotearoa. This experience broadened her understanding of women's health and pregnancy care. She obtained registration as a doctor in New Zealand in 2021 and worked in Waikato DHB hospital for 2 years.

Hannah enjoys working as a General Practitioner and considers it a privilege to be in a profession where she can make a difference in people’s lives every day. Her goal is to offer holistic, patient-centered care and treatment.

Hannah is fluent in both English and Mandarin.

Outside medicine, she is interested in jogging, traveling and spending time with her family.

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Rebecca Shaw (Specialist Nurse)

NZ born, studied at AUT Akld- has a Bachelor of Health Science in Nursing, completed post graduate diploma in Biological science and diabetes specialty nursing.

Rebecca has been nursing since 2002 with a background in general medical/cardiology and emergency nursing. She has been working in primary care with chronic care patients since 2009 and has an interest in healthy eating and exercise. Since 2009 Rebecca has been running self- management groups as a Master trainer in the chronic disease self- management programme and developed her own funded weight management course. Rebecca qualified as a Diabetes nurse specialist in 2016, and also has an interest in respiratory nursing and is qualified to do diagnostic spirometry for patients

Interests include netball, gym and travelling with her family.

Dr Glenn Twentyman - GP

Glenn has been with Bakerfield since April this year and Glenn enjoys working as a General Practitioner and considers it a privilege to be in a profession where he can make a difference in people’s lives every day.

Glenn has many years of experience as a GP and works Monday-Thursday.

Dr Oddette Hernandez - House Officer

Dr Oddette is a House Officer on temporary placement until January 2025.

She is an experienced GP with both overseas and New Zealand experience.

Dr Sachin Cullian - GP

Dr Sachin is an experienced GP and Urgent Care Physician who is available Monday to Friday

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Dr Cliff Ah Kit

Cliff graduated from Auckland University, obtaining an additional qualification in Obstetrics. He is a GP fellow with an interest in Preventative Health Care and Dermatology.  Cliff is also a registered teaching Physician.

Cliff's non-medical interests include fitness, reading and time with his family.

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Dr Lalith Martyn

Born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Lalith Martyn graduated with his MBBS from the University of Colombo in 1984.

A thirst for adventure and a love of fishing and the All Blacks brought Lalith to New Zealand in 1988, where he worked in the public health system until 1994, when his interest in emergency medicine came to the fore and he worked in primary care.

He obtained a Diploma in Obstetrics and Genecology in 1995, a Diploma in Sports Medicine in 1996 and a Diploma in Emergency Medicine in 2001 from the University of Auckland. 

Lalith is an Urgent Care Fellow and currently leads our Rehabilitation Clinic, so he can spend less time behind a desk and more time doing what he loves best: tending to patients.

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Dr Shatha Moukhtar

Shatha is a GP originally from Iraq, and has worked many years in Middlemore, Auckland and North Shore Hospitals as an orthopedics / hands and plastics registrar

She decided to move to primary care and gained fellowship (FRNZCGP) in 2017

Shatha is very skilled and has special interests in:

  • Orthopaedics: fracture management, joints aspiration, joint steroid injection, hand injury management, trigger finger steroid injection
  • Skin cancer, mole check and removal
  • Children’s wellbeing
  • Women’s wellbeing, jadelle insertion and removal
  • Minor surgery



Shatha is fluent English and Arabic.

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Dr Zafar Mirza

Zafar was born and studied in Pakistan, then gained his PhD in Pediatrics in Japan.

He worked as Pediatrician in Pakistan before immigrating to New Zealand in 2008. 

Zafar has a keen interest in primary care and is currently in the process of obtaining his GP Fellowship.  

His other interests are travelling and exploring nature outdoors. He is fluent in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and can speak Japanese.

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Dr Tony An

General Practitioner

Tony obtained his medical degree in China and moved to New Zealand more than 20 years ago. After working in general surgery in Auckland he moved to primary care in 2012, and is currently a GP Fellow.

He enjoys the daily care of the South Auckland community, and has built a wealth of experience from his clinical practice accross New Zealand. 

Tony has a keen interest in minor surgery and holds a monthly clinic for all kinds of minor surgery, including circumcision, vasectomy, cyst removal, and ingrown toenail treatment.

In his spare time he enjoys scenic photography, travelling and hiking. Tony is fluent in English and Mandarin.