Dr. Tahira Jokhio

MBBS
Tend Symonds Street Medical Centre
Tend Online
English
Urdu
Sindhi
Hindi
Understands Punjabi

From Pakistan, Tahira trained as a GP in Karachi before moving to Aotearoa to make it her second home. During her time in NZ she has worked across the North Island and is now pursing her fellowship under the RNZCGP.

As a mother of three children, Tahira has hands on experience working with children and young people. She has a special interest in women's health, and being a female herself, has a genuine empathy and understanding of the physical and emotional challenges experienced by our wahine.

Tahira is also trained as a Panel Physician for Immigration New Zealand and enjoys working with a culturally and clinically diverse population.

Outside of work Tahira loves spending time with her children - walks, table discussions, house chores, arts and board games.

I am a big advocate of health equity. I enjoy engaging with and providing my patients with simple explanations of their medical conditions. In turn this helps them make informed choices about their health and creates a sense of empowerment.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Immigration medical
Immigration medical exams are health check-ups that some people have to do when moving to a new country, ensuring they don't have contagious diseases and are in good health for the safety of the host country.
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).
Travel medicine
Travel medicine is a field of healthcare that helps people stay healthy when they're travelling to different places by giving advice, vaccinations, and information to prevent health problems that might come from visiting other regions or countries.
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.