Our Team
Dr Crispin Langston
Crispin and Joy Langston came from England to Waimate in 2002 when he joined the Oak House practice. A General Practitioner with special interest and training in occupational and aviation medicine, including travel medicine, he has also worked for various local companies and ACC. He has a keen interest in all aspects of general practice, particularly minor surgery and women’s health; in this latter role he worked with Family Planning for some years. He is actively involved in aviation, climbing and the running of the local gym. Somewhat unusually, he has also worked as a blacksmith for a number of years.
BSc (Hons), MBChB, MAVMed, FRNZCGP, ALCM, DOcc Med, DFFP, Cert AeroRT, FPDCC
Dr Steven Fish
Steven Fish moved here from England in 2008 and practises three days a week. He is a keen cyclist and fencer and is an integral part of the Waimate community.
In 2018 Steve and seven others cycled the Tour de France for the Mental Health Foundation NZ – a challenge and an achievement we are proud to acknowledge. Steve is passionate about all aspects of rural practice and particularly mental health.
BSc (Hons), MBBS, MRCGP (UK), FRNZCGP, PG Dip SEM (UK)
Annabel Cromie - Registered Nurse
Annabel Cromie, also PRIME trained, joined the practice in 2017.
Her ten plus years nursing experience has encompassed many roles including district and secondary care nursing, the former in England, the latter in both Timaru and Christchurch hospitals.
Annabel has also worked in a variety of nursing roles within Australia. She returned to Waimate, where she originated, to continue her work at Oak House Medical Centre and is enjoying the challenge primary care offers.
BN, RCN (Comprehensive)
Melissa Davis - Registered Nurse
Melissa Davis has been a Registered Nurse at Oak House Medical Centre since 2019 and also grew up in Waimate.
She completed her first year out of nursing school with Timaru Medical Centre and is pleased to be part of the team.
Melissa brings a fresh approach to the primary care services we can offer and we’re glad to have another perspective.
BN, RCN (Competent)
Charlotte Rogers - Registered Nurse
Charlotte Rogers joined the Oak House team in 2024.
Born in the UK, her family emigrated and she grew up in Waimate. Previously, she had worked roles as a rehabilitation and acute medical nurse. Since starting at Oak House Charlotte has completed courses such as PRIME, HPV self screening and immunisations. Recently, Charlotte has also undertaken role as Care Coordinator hoping to engage with those in the community that require ongoing or long term help. In her day to day life she enjoys walking her dog and being with family and friends.
BA (Hons), Master of Nursing Science.
Jo Peat - Health Coach
Jo lives in Timaru, originally from Southland NZ. She enjoys the drive down here each Monday to work at Oak House.
She has spent many years working as a Community and Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker before her new role with IPMHA as a Health Coach.
She is a black belt in Seido Karate and enjoys Yoga and spending time with family.
Katie Morrison, Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP)
Katie lives in Timaru. When she was 21, she moved to Nelson to complete a Diploma in Comprehensive Nursing.
Katie has dedicated her career to Mental Health and Addictions, working in Christchurch, South Canterbury and Dunedin.
She became part of the Intergrated Primary Mental Health and Addictions (IPMHA) team in 2023, as a Health Improvement Practitioner (HIP), and is excited to now be joining the Oak House team every Tuesday to support and provide this service to anyone who is part of the Oak House Medical Centre.
She considers it a privilege to support people's health and wellbeing.
Katie loves being with family, listening to music, watching movies, nature - just to name a few.
Megan O'Neill - Medical Receptionist
Megan O'Neill joined the team in 2021 after an extensive background in customer service at Waimate's BNZ, the Post Shop Kiwi Bank and New World.
Another member of our team that is born and bred locally, Megan enjoys walking her little dog, spending time with her ever-growing family and is an active member of the community.
Leanne Swann - Medical Receptionist
Leanne Swann joined our reception team in 2021. She has a comprehensive background in administration and customer service, having worked at Timaru Motors and Ottley Motors.
Another member of our team to be born and bred locally, Leanne has a busy family life whilst looking after the books for husband, Vaughan's building business.
Leanne is an active member of the local netball and basketball clubs.
Vanessa Morgan - Practice Manager/Director
Vanessa Morgan joined the practice in 2010 as part of the office staff. Youngest daughter of the business owners, she took on the role of Practice Manager in 2012. Vanessa and husband Gary, have worked locally apart from some time spent in America with Foley Shearing. Vanessa has a keen interest in the local theatre and netball club. Her work before Oak House was varied but she finds the challenges of Medical Practice very rewarding.
MusB, Dip Sec Teaching