Dr. Regan Fernandes

General Practitioner

Christchurch Metropolitan Area

About

I’ve been working in primary care and general practice since 2013, with a career that’s taken me across diverse healthcare settings in India, Singapore, and now New Zealand. I completed my MBBS at St. John's Medical College in Bangalore and went on to earn a Postgraduate Diploma in Family Medicine from CMC Vellore both laid a strong foundation for my work in general practice. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in both rural and urban communities, which has deepened my appreciation for holistic, patient-centred care. Since moving to New Zealand, I’ve worked as both a General Practitioner and a Locum GP for the past two years. Wanting to grow further within the NZ healthcare system, I’ve now embarked on the GPEP training programme part time to pursue my FRNZCGP, while continuing my locum work. My approach to care is grounded in clinical excellence, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to the communities I serve. All expressed views are personal and do not reflect the stance of my employers.

Experience

  • The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (1 yr 7 mos)
    • GPEP1 Representative on executive committee of the Registrar's Chapter
      Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

      Elected GPEP1 Representative on the Registrar Chapter - representing GPEP1 registrars, sharing feedback and ideas, and contributing to initiatives that support registrar wellbeing, education, and engagement across training regions.

    • General Practice Registrar
      Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

      Working towards the requirements for FRNZCGP.

  • Locum General Practitioner at Locum General Practitioner
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

    GP Locum – Telehealth & In-Person Working as a GP locum with a mix of mostly telehealth and some in-person sessions. I've supported a range of clinics across Aotearoa New Zealand. My work includes video consultations, phone triage, inbox and script services, and using tele-diagnostic tools like TytoCare. I also do some travel for face-to-face consults when needed. The flexibility allows me to step in where clinics need support most.

  • GP Registrar at Rolleston Central Health
    Jul 2025 - Jan 2026 · 7 mos

  • GP registrar at Oxford Community Health Centre
    Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 · 7 mos

  • General Practitioner at Carterton Medical Centre
    Oct 2022 - Apr 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos