Our Team

The team includes specialty nurses, specialist breast radiologists (doctors who specialise in reading and understand your mammogram or ultrasound and who can perform biopsies) mammographers (people with technical expertise to perform the mammograms), sonographers (who perform the breast ultrasounds) and breast surgeons (who are specialists in managing breast problems).  Here at Mercy Breast Clinic, we believe all patients deserve a nurturing hand, listening ear and empathetic approach – no matter how small or serious their issue. Our multidisciplinary clinic allows our team of professionals to form close bonds with everyone who visits us.


We also have close links with pathologists (specialist doctors who interpret biopsy and ‘needle test’ results with the aid of microscopes and special tests), the wider Mercy radiology resources (for additional tests such as MRI or CT-PET scans), Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons and oncologists (specialists who are experts in non-surgical cancer treatments).  The overall aim is to provide you with high standard, efficient and personalised care for your breast health, from experts in the field.

Our Medical Team

Our Surgeons

Isaac Cranshaw

MB ChB 1995 Auckland; FRACS 2005

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Dr (Mrs) Magdalena Biggar

MBChB 2002 Auckland; FRACS 2009

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Mr Stephen Benson

MB ChB; FRCS; FACP, MD

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Our Radiologists

Dr David Benson-Cooper

MB ChB 1975 Otago; FRANZCR 1984

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Dr Sugania Reddy

MB BCh (WITS); DCH (SA); FCRadD (SA)

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Dr Jeremy Whitlock

MB ChB 1989 Auckland; FRANZCR 1997

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Dr Carole Paulus

MBChB (France), MSFR (France), MRANZCR

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Dr Trevor Chan

MB ChB 1987 Auckland; FRANZCR 2001

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Dr Margaret Weston

MBChB(Otago), FRANZCR

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Dr Sook Yee Yong

MBChB, FRANZCR

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Our Clinical Team

Breast Specialist Nurses

Our breast Specialist Nurses can provide a wealth of information about a variety of breast conditions associated with benign and malignant breast and general surgical conditions. Your breast care nurse is available to offer emotional support, guidance and information for you and your family. Their role is to help you understand your treatments and to be a point of contact if you are concerned about any aspect of your care or treatment.

Mammographers / Sonographers

Our team of Mammographers and Sonographers are responsible for producing images of the highest quality. They have a wealth of experience in breast health and particularly Mammography imaging. Our dedicated team play a primary role in the patients experience, satisfaction and continued attendance to our clinic. Our team ensure patients understand the importance of breast awareness in between screenings. They also ensure the needs of individuals and their circumstances are recognised to ensure a positive screening experience.

Reception Team

Our dedicated team of receptionists ensure your journey at Mercy Breast Clinic runs smoothly from initial booking to discharge. Our friendly team are here to do all they can to ensure you have a positive experience through all aspects of Mercy Breast Clinic. Our clinic manager is Thais Farah.