Reina is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist in Dunedin. She trained in the United Kingdom, graduating in 2003 before going on to complete her advanced fellowship training in transplant and general hepatology.
Reina has also gained a PhD in metabolic and viral liver disease while undertaking research at renowned Queen Elizabeth II Hospital Birmingham in the UK.
In 2016, she joined Asia’s leading medical centre, Singapore General Hospital. She worked in collaboration with clinicians and scientists to improve policy and patient treatment.
In 2021, Reina moved to New Zealand with her family to work at Dunedin Hospital.
Additional languages spoken include Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.
Training & Experience
Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2022.
Medical Research Council (MRC) fellowship award, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – University of Birmingham, UK, 2016.
Specialty certificate examination (SCE) in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Internal Medicine, UK, 2012.
Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MRCP), UK, 2006.
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), UK, 2003.
Special Clinical Interests
All aspects of gastroenterology, but has a special interest in liver diseases.
Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy including advanced treatments and therapies.
Professional Memberships & Appointments
Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Member, Royal College of Physicians Glasgow, UK.
Member, New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology.
Member, European Association of the Study of Liver.
