MBChB FRNZCGP Dip Obstetrics

John studied Medicine at Otago University graduating in 1979. On the retirement of Dr Ross Stewart, he joined Family Medicine Birkenhead practice in 1990 and became an owner. John is pleased to hand over ownership to Milica and Milan in February 2021 whilst continuing on to work as a valued member of the FMB team. 

John is married to Margot and they have three children and three grandchildren. In his spare time, he is often out mountain biking or fishing in the Coromandel.

Typical consulting hours:

• Monday – morning and afternoon
• Tuesday – morning and afternoon
• Wednesday – morning
• Thursday – morning and afternoon

MD Dip Paediatrics FRNZCGP

Ljiljana is originally from Belgrade, Serbia, immigrating to NZ in 1996 with her husband and two daughters. She studied Medicine at the University of Belgrade graduating in 1985 then completed NZREX in 2004. Ljiljana has joined FMB team on a permanent basis in February 2021.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, walking her dog and spending time with her family. She is thrilled to have recently become a grandmother.

Typical consulting hours:

• Monday – afternoon
• Tuesday – morning and afternoon
• Thursday – morning
• Friday – morning and afternoon

MBChB GP Registrar

Milica was born in Belgrade, Serbia and immigrated to New Zealand in 1996 with her parents and sister. She studied Medicine at The University of Auckland graduating in 2011. She did Radiology training in Christchurch for three years before changing career paths to General Practice. She loves the diverse aspect of General Practice. Milica is married to Practice Manager Milan and has recently become a mum to a lovely boy Stefan Vuk. She will be returning to work from maternity leave on 1st July 2021. Her hobbies include playing piano, tennis and gym workouts especially body combat.

Typical consulting hours:

• Wednesday – afternoon
• Thursday – afternoon
• Friday  – morning and afternoon