Hataitai Medical Practice is a general practice clinic in Hataitai, Wellington, with a rich heritage stretching back 40 years to its founder, the late Dr Paul Wong. The practice is now led by his son, Dr Philip Wong, who joined in 1990 and took full management in 2004, continuing to serve second, third and fourth generation family patients within the local community.
Dr Philip Wong graduated from Otago Medical School in 1984, with subsequent medical postings in Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore before training in General Practice in Wellington. He is a Fellow of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, with a special interest in Dermatology. The practice is a Foundation Accredited clinic, having previously achieved Cornerstone Accreditation in 2014 under the leadership of Practice Manager Janice, Philip's wife and the practice's co-owner.
As of the practice's most recent update, Dr Philip Wong is now practising as an Independent Specialist GP, welcoming casual and private fee patients by appointment only. The clinic has also undergone a large-scale refurbishment, combining modern aesthetics with everyday practicality, reflecting a practice that has built a fine reputation across the local area, Wellington City, and outlying suburbs.
Hataitai Medical Practice carries a rich and valuable heritage in Wellington's medical community, having been founded by the late Dr Paul Wong four decades ago. Today, the practice continues under the leadership of his son, Dr Philip Wong, who has upheld his father's original founding principles as a guiding force for the current medical team.
Dr Philip Wong joined the practice in 1990 and took on full management in 2004, continuing a legacy that now spans multiple generations of local families. The practice proudly serves second, third and fourth generation patients from many families within the Hataitai community — a reflection of the trust built up over 40 years of consistent, personal care.
Dr Wong graduated from Otago Medical School in 1984 before taking on medical posts in Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore. He later trained in General Practice in Wellington and holds Fellowship of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners. Within general practice, his special interest lies in Dermatology, giving patients access to a particular depth of expertise in skin health alongside general medical care. Outside the clinic, Dr Wong is known as a car enthusiast and a fitness fanatic, with interests in trail running and mountain biking.
Hataitai Medical Practice takes pride in being a Foundation Accredited practice, a standard reflecting the clinic's commitment to quality care. The practice previously achieved Cornerstone Accreditation in 2014, an achievement led by Practice Manager Janice, who is also Philip's wife and co-owner of the practice. Janice brought a background in the travel and banking industry to her role, and has been instrumental in keeping what she describes as the practice's "engine room" happy and healthy.
The practice has undergone a recent large-scale refurbishment, combining modern aesthetics with the everyday practicalities needed to run an effective medical clinic. This investment, paired with the practice's long-standing reputation across the local area, Wellington City, and outlying suburbs, reflects a clinic that has evolved without losing sight of its founding values.
As of the practice's most recent update, Dr Philip Wong is now practising as an Independent Specialist GP, welcoming casual and private fee patients. All appointments are by appointment only, with enquiries handled directly over the phone. The practice's mission remains focused on providing easy, approachable access to intuitive and bespoke medical care — summed up in Dr Wong's own words: "Your health is No.1...invest in it."
Located at 12 Tapiri Street in Hataitai, Wellington, the practice continues to serve the local community with the same personal approach that has defined it since Dr Paul Wong first opened its doors. For anyone seeking a GP with deep local roots, a specific interest in dermatology, and a genuinely multi-generational connection to the community, Hataitai Medical Practice offers a well-established option in the heart of Hataitai.