Our team

Dr Fergus Adams

MRPharmS MBBS FRANZCOG

---

Fergus is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who will always go the extra mile for his patients.  He is passionate about women’s health and believes that effective team based care produces the best results.    

Fergus also works as a Consultant at Christchurch Women’s Hospital, where he has a role as an advanced laparoscopic surgeon and obstetrician. Having trained in Christchurch, he has developed an excellent rapport with many local General Practitioners and LMC midwives. His particular areas of special interest are minimally invasive surgery, endometriosis and colposcopy.

Outside of work, Fergus is married with two children. He loves playing sports and spending time with his family on his lifestyle block.

Dr Lisa Rofe

BMLSc MBChB DipOBS FRANZCOG

---

Lisa also works as a Consultant at Christchurch Women’s Hospital as a general gynaecologist and obstetrician. She undertook her training in Christchurch and has a special interest in the management of urinary incontinence and prolapse, the medical and surgical management of pelvic pain, menstrual problems and endometriosis. Lisa is experienced in high risk obstetrics and enjoys also being part of the Femina Baby team working with women and their midwives to provide tailored care throughout pregnancy and birth.

Outside of work Lisa’s two children keep her busy along with time keeping active.

Dr Chris Spencer

MB ChB FRANZCOG

---

Chris has a strong reputation as an experienced, supportive and caring obstetrician here in Christchurch, and his focus is on providing obstetric care with our Femina Baby team. He offers office gynaecology services with Femina Health.

As well as working at Christchurch Women’s Hospital he has been working as a private obstetrician since 2017 and has an excellent relationship with local LMC midwives.

Chris is passionate about providing the best possible care to facilitate an optimal pregnancy experience and delivery outcome for expectant mothers and especially looks forward to forming a trusting and confident relationship with patients and their families.

Away from work Chris spends most of his time with his wife and two boys and family life keeps him happily busy.

Dr Hayley Smith

MBChB PGDipOMG FRANZCOG

---

Hayley is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist offering comprehensive gynaecology and antenatal care. Her excellent communication allows her to develop strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their whanau.

Hayley has completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Pelvic Floor Surgery at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. She also works as a Consultant at Christchurch Women’s Hospital as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a focus on pelvic floor gynaecology. Hayley has a special interest in endometriosis and adolescent gynaecology, birth injury repair and pelvic floor surgery. She understands the importance of a holistic approach and working closely within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes. Hayley also offers general gynaecology services including colposcopy and minimally invasive surgery.

Away from work Hayley focuses on quality time with her young family, enjoys exercise and is passionate about music.

Dr Keryn Harlow

MBChb FRANZCOG

---

Keryn is an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist offering gynaecology and pre-pregnancy care. She is passionate about improving women’s health and works closely with general practitioners and the allied health care team to get the best possible outcomes.

Keryn graduated from the University of Otago and completed her specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology training in New Zealand and Australia. She returned to Christchurch in 2022 with her husband and 3 young boys, after completing her fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery and endometriosis in Melbourne, at the Royal Women’s Hospital and Mercy Hospital for Women.

Keryn’s areas of special interest are the management of endometriosis, surgical correction of fertility delay and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr Kathryn Grant

MBChB PGDipOMG FRANZCOG

---

Kathryn is an obstetrician and gynaecologist who offers general gynaecology and pregnancy care. She graduated from the University of Otago and completed her specialist training at sites around the South Island, including Christchurch, Nelson, Dunedin and Invercargill.

She enjoys building relationships with patients and working with women to achieve their desired outcomes. She prides herself on a kind and empathetic approach. Her interests include colposcopy, minimally invasive surgery, ovarian cysts, and menstrual problems including adenomyosis and fibroids, ovarian cysts. She also works as a consultant at Christchurch Women’s Hospital.

Outside of work she is a budding adventure racer and always likes to have an event on the calendar to work towards.