Meet the Team

• Dr. Jesse Kenton-Smith - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
• Dr. Kate Matthews - Appearance Medicine Physician
• Melissa - Practice Nurse
• Katie – Practice Nurse
• Kaye -  Receptionist and PA to Mr. Kenton-Smith
• Robyn – Secretary and Office Administrator
• Cheryl - Office Administrator
• Donna – Practice Manager

Dr Jesse Kenton-Smith

Dr Jesse Kenton-Smith is a Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Cosmetic Surgeon with an established private practice.  Jesse is passionate about repairing cleft lip and palates in children and regularly travels overseas to perform these operations through plastic surgical charities. Jesse was also a Consultant Plastic Surgeon and a Senior Lecturer in Plastic Surgery at Christchurch Public Hospital (from 2003 to December 2016) when he decided he wanted to focus entirely on his private practice. Jesse is a qualified surgeon in both Britain and New Zealand, holding surgical fellowships in both countries. Find out more
 

Dr Kate Matthews

Dr Kate Matthews is also both a Family GP and an Appearance Medicine Physician. She also works closely with Dr Kenton-Smith. Kate joined our practice in 2018 and treats patients using Botox and skin needling and she can advise on and supply skin care products. Find out more
 

Kaye

Kaye is our warm and enthusiastic receptionist/medical secretary and PA to Mr Kenton-Smith.  Kaye joined our team in July 2013 after many years working for Jesse as his secretary in the Plastic Surgery Department at The Public Hospital.  We are lucky to have her and all her experience.

Kaye works Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday each week.

In her spare time, Kaye loves to walk her dog along the beach.
 

Robyn

Robyn has been part of Jesse's team since 2005. She works Tuesday and Friday mornings at our reception desk, working her magic on any issues that come her way. Before reducing her hours, Robyn was Jesse’s PA for 7 years. We are fortunate to have her on our team, especially with all her experience in plastic surgery.

In her spare time, Robyn tends to her lifestyle property, including Alpacas.

Cheryl

Cheryl is our office administrator and provides valuable support to our busy team. She has been with us since September 2022 and comes from a busy pharmacy administration background.

Melissa

Melissa is a registered nurse and one of our practice nurses. She left a position in a busy general practice to join us in October 2023.

In her spare time Melissa hikes, does yoga and spends valuable time with her family.
 

Katie

Katie is one of our Practice Nurses. She is a registered nurse who has worked at our practice since 2018.

In her spare time, Katie walks her dog.
 

Donna

Donna was the practice manager at 5 Naseby St since 2003. She is now the practice manager at Nautilus Plastic Surgery Clinic. She works on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

In her spare time Donna gardens and mountain bikes.