Our Team

DOCTOR

Dr Vincent Crump

Dr Crump is the founding partner of the Auckland Allergy and Eczema Clinic. He has written a number of review articles on Allergy, developed Patient Education Aids and frequently participates in public and professional presentations on Allergy.

Due to the growing prevalence of Allergies, and the lack of allergy awareness in New Zealand, Dr Crump has witnessed over the last 20 years of practice at the Auckland Allergy Clinic, he decided to write a book on the growing prevalence of Allergies in New Zealand, and his book "Allergies: New Zealand's Growing Epidemic" was published in 2009.

The book has been described by Penny Jorgensen, CEO of Allergy New Zealand, as "a must have book for every New Zealander". Dr Crump's book offers an in-depth examination on the treatment of allergies and the ways in which allergic conditions are inter-related. It also includes case studies illustrating how allergies manifest themselves, and a wealth of practical advice on how to recognise allergies and where to look for the most effective treatment options.

Title or Designation

Allergist & Physician

Vocational Scope

• Internal Medicine

DOCTOR

Dr Pete Storey

Dr Pete Storey is the managing partner of our clinic. He is qualified as a specialist in allergy, clinical immunology and internal medicine. Prior to training as a specialist in allergy and immunology, he trained in dermatology giving him his interest in skin allergy and eczema.

Pete has held many positions of responsibility during his career. As a junior doctor he was The Doctors Mess President of The Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, UK. Pete is a former Chief Resident of Medicine at Auckland City Hospital and he worked extensively on re-invigorating the University of Auckland Medical School curriculum as a Clinical Education Fellow whilst studying for his specialist qualifications.

Pete is an expert panel member for the Drug Allergy and Chronic Urticaria working parties for The Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA). In November 2018, he assumed the position of Chair to the Medicine Vocational Training Committee for junior doctors in the Auckland Region.

In Pete's daily practice he is focused on his patients and spends time with them learning how he can improve their quality of life by offering patient-centred treatment plans.

DOCTOR

Dr Maia Brewerton

Dr Maia Brewerton is a specialist in allergy, clinical immunology and immunopathology.

Maia is the former lead clinician of the Department of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Auckland Hospital. She also heads the immunology laboratory at Waitemata DHB. Maia enjoys teaching specialists in training at Auckland Hospital and the next generation of doctors at the Auckland University School of Medicine. Maia is the Chairperson of the New Zealand Clinical Immunology and Allergy Group (NZCIAG).

Maia spent several years working in Melbourne before returning to Auckland in 2015 to be closer to her family. Whilst in Melbourne, Maia worked as specialist at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and a research doctor in the Gastro and Food Allergy Group at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Maia brings her broad clinical experience to the clinic, she is patient focused and enjoys her work. She takes time to listen, answer questions and develop an individualised treatment plan for each patient she sees.

Maia sees adults and adolescents 12 years or older in the clinic.

DOCTOR

Dr Kuang Hsiao

Kuang is an energetic, dynamic member of our team and is passionate about children’s health. After completing his medical training at The University of Auckland in 2004, he undertook postgraduate training in paediatrics in New Zealand before moving to Melbourne for specialist training in Paediatric Immunology and Allergy. He gained broad experience in a diverse range of settings including tertiary hospital based clinical and laboratory training at The Royal Children’s Hospital and allergy/immunology research at Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Melbourne, Australia. In 2017, Kuang returned to New Zealand to take up a new position as Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Allergy at Starship Children’s Hospital.

He is a PhD scholar of The University of Melbourne where he is investigating the mechanisms of immunotherapy and evaluating the long-term efficacy of a peanut oral immunotherapy (Probiotic and Peanut Oral Immunotherapy – PPOIT) for treatment of peanut allergy in children.

Kuang is dedicated to the training of the next generation of doctors. He taught and examined medical students at The University of Melbourne between 2011 and 2017 and now contributes to post-graduate medical education through the Department of Paediatrics, The University of Auckland.

Kuang is a member of Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA), the peak professional body of Clinical Immunologists and Allergists in Australia and New Zealand. His clinical interests include food allergy, eczema, immunotherapy, allergic airway diseases and anaphylaxi

Title or Designation

Paediatric Allergist, Clinical Immunologist

Vocational Scope

• Paediatric Medicine

Specialist DIETICIAN

Sharon Carey

Sharon is a specialist dietitian in Clinical Immunology and Allergy. She has complimented her 20 years’ practice in Nutrition and Dietetics with a graduate diploma in Psychotherapy and post-graduate training in Mindbody healthcare. She is passionate about Whole Person healthcare and integrates this into her everyday clinical practice.

Whole Person healthcare focuses on the whole person, especially by knowing the person’s story. It is integrated with usual medical approaches such as drug and dietary treatments. Listening to a person’s story opens up to important things such as personal life events, feelings and emotions, relationship issues, family history, culture, gender, trauma, spirituality and much more. Many ill people are not aware that their life experiences or stories are contributing to their illnesses and food intolerances. Bringing an ill person’s story into focus can result in more opportunities for healing, better outcomes, less dependence upon drugs or complicated diets, and better relationships between patients and their clinicians. For more information on Whole Person Healthcare view http//:wholeperson.healthcare.

Sharon will work alongside you and your immunologist to better understand the nature of your food sensitivities and other dietary problems so that you can manage or even overcome symptoms while developing a healthier relationship with food. She will listen to your story, bust dietary myths and tailor nutrition advice specifically to suit your individual
needs.

Sharon has specialised in supporting adults and teenagers.

Specialist NURSE

Alison Brady

Alison Brady (Ali) is a registered nurse and Certified vaccinator. She has been with our clinic for many years. Prior to Auckland Allergy Ali worked for 2 years at Starship Children's Hospital as a Paediatric Nurse specialising in general medicine, in particular respiratory, eczema and infectious conditions.

Ali is passionate about prevention and management of chronic conditions with a strong interest in asthma and eczema. We are lucky to have Ali compliment the clinic as a busy mum of two young children she brings a compassionate nature to our staff.

QualificatioN

• BHSC Nursing 2010