All of our dentists at Stafford Dental Centre in Timaru come with a wide scope of dental experience and keep up to date with the latest advances in dental treatment, utilizing the latest technologies available.
We pride ourselves on the service we provide and will not compromise on our values.
Michael graduated from James Cook University in Queensland.
He has a wide range of experience having worked in a number of locations such as; Cairns, Launceston Dental Hospital, Townsville, Warwick, and in a busy central city practice in Brisbane where he refined his skill.
Michael enjoys practising all aspects of dentistry and regularly attends continuing education programs to keep up to date with cutting edge treatment protocols. He has a gentle chairside manner and genuinely cares about his patients.
Michael grew up in Timaru and has recently moved back and joined our team. He is approachable, friendly, and strives to make every patient feel comfortable. His emphasis is on providing affordable, personalised, gentle, comprehensive and high quality dental care.
Michael will never make you feel rushed and prides himself on taking the time to get to know each and every one of his patients personally.
Dr Grace Luy-Manuel qualified through the Australian Dental Council after training in the Philippines. She practiced in Gisborne before joining the Stafford Dental team at the end of 2020.
Grace is small in size but has a big heart with a gentle caring nature, earning her patients trust while providing high quality dental care.
Graces has an interest in paediatric dentistry and has an amazing calming effect on children, making treating our young patients a breeze!
In her free time Grace loves to bake and spend time with her Husband and son out and about in the picturesque South Canterbury.
Other than English, Grace speaks fluent Filipino.
Dr Caroline Gohar is a highly talented Cosmetic Dentist at Stafford Dental Centre. She has achieved amazing “smile makeovers” for many patients and can advise you on the best options for achieving the smile you’ve always wanted.
Dr Caroline graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2008 from Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt and completed her Australian Dental Council Examination in 2018.
She has extensive experience in all areas of general and cosmetic dentistry. Her special interests also include root canal treatment, surgical extractions and working with kids.
Dr Caroline’s passion for dentistry continually drives her to provide optimum patient care with excellent results.
In her spare time, Dr Caroline loves to stay active, believing that a healthy mind needs a healthy body. She is also a self-confessed “coffee connoisseur” and loves to learn about the local coffee culture – ask her for her recommendation!
Ryan graduated from the University of Otago With a bachelors degree in dental surgery.
He was born and raised in Botswana for six years, before moving to Auckland and is ethnically Indian. Ryan has previously worked in Te Anau and Timaru to be closer to his family.
Ryan focusses on a tailor-made experience to help dentally anxious patients, taking time to address any personal concerns, and ensuring that a visit to the dentist becomes less daunting.
Apart from dentistry, Ryan loves a good game of Bridge, venturing into the outdoors to hike, camp and fish.
Dr Minalou Fernandez qualified through the Australian Dental Council after training in the Philippines. She practiced in Auckland before joining the Stafford Dental team.
Mina’s fields of interest in dentistry are Endodontics, Oral surgery, preventive and restorative dentistry. She regularly attends continuing education courses to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in dentistry. She prides herself in her attention to detail and endeavors to treat patients in a comfortable, gentle environment.
Outside of work, Mina is a book worm reading novels of Sidney Sheldon and James Patterson. She also enjoys doing some relaxing activities like walking by the beach and spend time out and about in the picturesque South Canterbury.
Nicholas graduated from the University of Otago with Bachelor of Dental Surgery. He had worked in private practice in Oamaru before joining the Stafford Dental team.
Nicholas enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly restorative dentistry and oral surgery. Clinically, he is a perfectionist and goes over and above to provide the best care to his patients. He is passionate about preventative care and patient education.
Nicholas is caring, has a gentle chairside manner and endeavours to make every patient feel comfortable.
Outside of dentistry, Nicholas enjoys travelling and time with friends and family.
Dr Rohan Thomas graduated from the University of Otago With a bachelors degree in dental surgery.
