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A few words from…Fiona Shepherd
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A few words from…Fiona Shepherd
Friday 30 September 2022, 11:19 AM

Whānau is always top of the list for south Auckland-based specialist GP Fiona Shepherd who likes a good laugh with family [image: supplied]
Fiona Shepherd describes herself as of Samoan/Māori and Pākehā descent. She is co-owner and a specialist GP at Southpoint Family Doctors, a training practice in Manukau City
The best thing about our practice is having a team so willing to serve, learn and grow, but who make sure we have lots of laughter along the way.
Kia ora and welcome to New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa
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