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.
Rebecca Hastie
Radiographer
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 equity. She is a trustee on the Active Southland board and a board member of Heart Kids New Zealand.
She is also mum to two young boys and in her spare time enjoys growing, cooking and eating good food, and exploring Southland on her bike and 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.
