Executive Committee Members

Dr Sarah Jordan

Committee role: President

Sarah is a Consultant Rheumatologist based in Dunedin. She works in both public and private practice. Sarah is a co- clinical leader for the Southern DHB Rheumatology service and works as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer for the University of Otago. She joined the NZRA executive in 2021 and was co-convener for the 2021 NZRA ASM.

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Dr Steven Sawyers

Committee role: Vice President

Steven is a rheumatologist and Clinical Lead in Hawkes Bay. He is New Zealand’s representative and executive member of the Asia Pacific League of Associations for Rheumatology (APLAR).

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Dr Hugh de Lautour

Committee role: Secretary

Hugh grew up on Auckland’s North Shore. After completing a science degree at the University of Auckland he attended University of Otago Medical School (2008). He undertook specialist training in both Rheumatology and General Medicine in the Auckland region and completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2016. He is currently employed at Waitemata District Health Board as a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician. He also works part time in private practice.

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Dr Mark Sapsford

Committee role: Treasurer

Rheumatologist and General Physician, working at Counties Manukau DHB

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Dr Kate Alfeld

Committee role: Member

I am a current rheumatology advanced trainee. I grew up in Canterbury and attended University of Otago.

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Dr Tawera Wharetohunga

Committee role: Member

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Dr Estella Yeo

Committee role: Member

I’m originally from Singapore, but has called New Zealand my home now. I’m very much an introvert and enjoys reading.

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Dr Tracey Kain

Committee role: Member

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Dr Uri Arad

Committee role: Member

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Dr Ketna Parekh

Committee role: Member

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