Dr. Gillian Musuka

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Dr. Gillian Musuka is a highly skilled and compassionate general practitioner with a diverse background and expertise. She completed her GP training in the UK, focusing on sexual health/HIV and women’s health. Relocating to New Zealand with her family over a decade ago, Gillian obtained Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners.

In addition to her clinical work, Gillian also dedicates her time to tutoring medical students at Otago University. Her special areas of interest encompass sexual health, family planning and digital health.Gillian’s passion for these fields stems from her firsthand experience, as she has witnessed the unique needs of her female patients and actively worked towards improving their health outcomes.

With a desire to leverage the power of digital technology, she aims to engage in innovative solutions that can positively impact patient care and access to healthcare.Outside of work, she enjoys boxing, tending to her large garden where she grows a lot of flowers, fruits and vegetables. She also loves cooking for family and friends.

As a female a lot of female patients come to see me and I have dealt with vulnerable patients to improve their health outcomes. I would like to get involved in harnessing the benefits of digital technology.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Women's health
Women's health focuses on both common and unique aspects, including reproductive health, breast health, gynecological concerns, hormonal changes and mental health.
Sexual health
Sexual health involves maintaining well-being in your sexual life, including safe sex practices, using contraception when needed, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).