Barbara Lowe

PGDip RN Prescribing
PGDip Advanced Nursing
BNurs
Tend Kingsland Medical Centre
Tend Symonds Street
English

Barbara is a designated nurse prescriber working across Tend Kingsland and Tend Symonds Street. She began her nursing career at Middlemore Hospital before moving into private cardiology and has since spent over a decade supporting high-needs patients, including Pacific communities and university students.

Barbara has a strong interest in health education and disease prevention, with a focus on contraception, early pregnancy care, smoking cessation, adolescent sexual health and chronic condition management. She is also experienced in wound care, vaccinations and is developing her skills in travel medicine.

She values empowering patients through knowledge, helping them make informed choices to improve their long-term health. Outside of work, Barbara enjoys yoga, nature walks, local markets and Auckland’s café and film scene.

I enjoy primary care for the diversity, no two days are the same. I also enjoy helping patients prevent the onset of health conditions by helping them live their best lives.
MEDICAL INTERESTS
Women's health
Women's health focuses on both common and unique aspects, including reproductive health, breast health, gynecological concerns, hormonal changes and mental health.
Sexual health
Sexual health involves maintaining well-being in your sexual life, including safe sex practices, using contraception when needed, and preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Youth health
Youth health is all about keeping young people physically and mentally well, addressing their unique needs and challenges as they grow up.
Chronic health
Chronic health conditions are long-lasting illnesses like diabetes or high blood pressure that need ongoing care and management to help people live as healthy as possible.
Pregnancy care
Pregnancy care involves medical and emotional support for a woman when she's expecting a baby, making sure both the mother and baby stay healthy throughout the pregnancy.