Precision Health Consultancy
What We Offer
Led by Dr Saralyn MacKenzie, we provide comprehensive, one-off health assessments for patients seeking an independent specialist opinion.
Unlike the short appointments you may be used to with your GP, this consultation is 60–90 minutes long, allowing time for a detailed review of your health and personal concerns.
During your consultation, we will:
Review your complete medical history and current health concerns
Conduct a thorough clinical assessment (including a physical exam if clinically appropriate) Review all current medications and treatments
Discuss preventative health measures appropriate for your age and risk factors
Provide evidence-based recommendations for your ongoing health management
Who This Service Is For
This service is ideal if you:
- Want a comprehensive review of your overall health status in a dedicated 60–90 minute consultation
- Have non-acute symptoms you’d like investigated (e.g., fatigue, headaches, ongoing concerns that are not urgent)
- Seek an independent specialist opinion on existing health conditions
- Want to discuss preventative health screening appropriate for your age and risk profile
Who This Service Is NOT For
🚫 This is not an emergency or urgent care service. Please do not book if you have:
- Acute symptoms requiring immediate attention (e.g., chest pain, severe headache, sudden neurological changes)
- Undiagnosed conditions requiring urgent investigation
- Symptoms that would normally prompt urgent GP review or an emergency department visit
For any urgent concerns, contact your GP immediately or call emergency services.
How the Service Works
Initial Consultation (60–90 minutes)
- Comprehensive review of your health history and concerns
- Clinical assessment (with physical exam if appropriate)
- Discussion of tailored recommendations
If Testing Is Required
- Tests arranged through private imaging providers
- Results automatically copied to your GP
- Follow-up consultation to review results and provide final recommendations
Service Completion
- After test discussion, you will be discharged back to your GP’s care with detailed written recommendations
Important Information About Ongoing Care
⚠️ This is a consultative service providing independent assessment.
It is not ongoing private specialist care and does not manage acute conditions.
After your assessment (and any required follow-up):
- Your GP will coordinate implementation of recommendations
- Your GP may arrange further investigations or referrals if needed
- Your GP will continue to provide long-term management of your health concerns
👉 For any urgent issues after your consultation, please contact your GP or emergency services.
What to Expect
- Booking confirmation: A $100 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your appointment.
- Initial consultation: 60–90 minutes, comprehensive assessment (with physical exam if clinically appropriate)
- Written report: Sent to you and your GP within 10 working days
- Test results review: If required, follow-up appointment to discuss findings and final recommendations
- Clear pathway: Seamless transition back to GP care with complete documentation
This service is ideal for patients who want an independent specialist perspective while maintaining continuity of care with their GP.
Expression of Interest Form
Please complete the form below if you would like to access the Precision Health Consultancy Service.
Once submitted, our Admin Team will contact you within two weeks to confirm your booking. At that time, a non-refundable $100 deposit will be required to secure your consultation.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
- The $100 deposit is non-refundable.
- If you need to reschedule, please provide at least 3 business days’ notice. In this case, your deposit may be transferred once to a new appointment date.
- Cancellations with less than 3 business days’ notice, or failure to attend your appointment, will result in the deposit being forfeited.
Meet The Team
Head of Medicine
Dr Saralyn MacKenzie, MD
Dr Saralyn MacKenzie is a highly experienced Internal Medicine Specialist with over 25 years of clinical and leadership experience across the US and New Zealand. Trained at Boston University and the University of Cincinnati, she founded one of the first hospitalist programmes in the USA and later became Chief of Staff at Cape Cod Hospital. Since moving to Gisborne in 2009, she has been a Consultant Physician at Te Whatu Ora Tairāwhiti and has held multiple leadership roles, including Clinical Director and Head of Medicine. Dr MacKenzie plays a key role in bridging research and clinical care, helping translate innovative science into real-world health outcomes.
Clinical Lead
Dr Daniel Cornfeld, MD, FRANZCR
Dr Daniel Cornfeld brings world-class expertise to Mātai as Clinical Lead and Head of Imaging, with a career spanning academic, clinical, and translational imaging research. He holds an AB in Physics from Princeton University and earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Maryland. Before joining Mātai, Dr Cornfeld served as Chief of Abdominal MRI and Associate Professor of Radiology at Yale University, where he led pioneering work in advanced MRI techniques and mentored the next generation of radiologists. He has extensive experience in clinical trial design, imaging technology validation, and the integration of novel diagnostic tools into clinical practice.
Contact Us
Email: referrals@matai.org.nz