The MSK Team
A passionate and committed crew of great people make up the locally owned-and-operated MSK Medical Imaging team. Our aim is to provide efficient and quality ultrasound and X-ray imaging services to assist in quick diagnosis and recovery.
We share in the frustrations of long waiting lists, so we’re striving to make a big difference in that area.
Graham McRae
Sonographer
Hailing from Gore, Graham holds a Bachelor of Medical Imaging and Post Graduate Diploma in Ultrasound. His 18 years of experience as a sonographer has seen him work as a locum in the UK and different locations throughout central Otago and Southland.
Graham has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of ultrasound but is particularly passionate about the musculoskeletal and men’s health fields. On his days off, you’ll find Graham indulging his inner petrolhead as a motorsport enthusiast.
Nicola Carr
Sonographer
Nic holds a Diploma in Medical Diagnostic Imaging and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Ultrasound). Nic has 15 years’ experience in general ultrasound, and worked as a radiographer for 11 years’ prior to training as a sonographer.
Originally from Tapanui, Nic enjoys using her skills to serve the Southland community with care and compassion and prides herself on clear communication with both patients and referrers.
Outside of work, Nic loves getting outdoors with her husband and two daughters on their bikes and in their tramping boots.
Rachel Buchanan
Radiographer
Rachel qualified as a Radiographer in 2007 at the top of her class and has worked publicly and privately as a radiographer since then.
With a Bachelor of Medical Imaging and a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science, she has 15 years’ experience working in Ireland and New Zealand.
Rachel enjoys working with referrers to achieve the best outcome and is passionate about patient care and adapting techniques to suit patient needs.
Rachel loves living in Southland and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children adventuring outdoors to ski in winter and relax by the lakes and ocean in the warmer months.
Nicola Schembri
Radiologist - Immigration Chest X-rays
Nicola hails from Malta in the Mediterranean where she graduated from the University of Malta, Medical School in 2001. She obtained her radiology specialist training in the UK and worked as an NHS Consultant Radiologist prior to emigrating to Australia in 2017 where she now offers a clinical teleradiology service to several UK NHS hospitals. She is also registered in New Zealand where she works as a fractional contracted radiologist in Southland Hospital, Invercargill.
Nicola has a subspecialist interest in thoracic imaging with interstitial lung disease as her niche specialist field. As an academic senior lecturer at the Australian National University, School of Medicine and Psychology, Nicola enjoys sharing her knowledge with medical students, though also extends it internationally to qualified radiologists, radiology registrars, other medical students and allied health professionals.
It is never a dull moment for Nicola talking shop with her respiratory physician husband. She is mum to a delightful 16-year-old daughter and akin to her Mediterranean heritage, you will find Nicola having her moment of peace on the coast or enjoying the outdoors in the warm sunshine.
Katie McRae
Managing Director
Katie relishes supporting the MSK team so that each team member can thrive in their field. She drives the vision of MSK - to be the most patient-centric radiology practice in Southland.
A “reformed lawyer”, Katie is dedicated to making a positive impact on health outcomes for Southlanders.
She is also mum to two young boys and in her spare time enjoys growing, cooking and eating good food, and exploring Southland in her hiking boots.
Sonya Crosswell
Administration Manager
Sonya has several years’ experience as a medical receptionist and, prior to that, in accounting administration.
Sonya is the engine that keeps MSK Medical Imaging running. Patient care and service are her top priorities, and our referrers and patients rave about her friendly and efficient manner.
Outside of work, you’ll find her pushing tin at the gym, or working her green thumbs in the garden with her partner and their many fur babies.
Chloe Jackson
Medical Receptionist
Chloe brings her wealth of anatomical knowledge and patient care to her role on the front desk of MSK. She holds a Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage and was involved in the remedial massage industry for 13 years prior to joining us.
She has a passion for patient care and providing an outstanding service experience; her friendly, approachable, and empathetic nature certainly reinforces this passion.
On her days off she enjoys spending time with her husband, fur babies and, if she’s lucky, her teenage children. You may also see her performing aerial acrobatics as part of South Pole Dance.
Melanie Davis
Medical receptionist
Born and raised in Invercargill, Mel has over 9 years’ experience as a medical receptionist working in a local GP practice.
Mel’s commitment to patient care and her kind, empathetic nature are valuable assets to the MSK team.
Outside of work, Mel gets her adrenaline hit jet-skiing on Lake Te Anau with her husband and two young adult children. She also enjoys caring for her garden and cats.