Who are we

Roel Gazendam

Function:general practitioner

BIG registration: 19913180401

Working days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

I was born and raised in Amsterdam, and live with my wife and children in Amsterdam East - Watergraafsmeer. During my career in medicine, I worked for several years as a doctor in a pediatric department, in psychiatry, in a general practice in Amsterdam East and in a nursing home. I also obtained my PhD in the field of infectious diseases and immune disorders. In recent years I was a general practitioner in a village health center and now I am very happy to return to the city. What I like about working as a GP is getting to know you and building a lasting bond in order to provide the best care. I like the variety in my profession: both treating acute complaints and offering long-term guidance for chronic and serious illnesses. Everything is negotiable in our general practice. We work with a positive attitude and are empathetically oriented. I am naturally very involved, curious, love people and enjoy immersing myself in their lives. I enjoy life both in my work and in my private life; being outside in nature, culture, yoga, playing guitar, sports and festivals. I also attach great importance to a pleasant work-life balance in my own life.

Iris Groen

Function:general practitioner / holistic coach

BIG registration: 59915200901

Working days:Tuesday, Friday

Iris has been working as a general practitioner in and around Amsterdam for 8 years and is very happy to now be part of our practice. She likes to look at problems from a holistic view and, in addition to being a GP, she also works as a holistic coach and respiratory therapist, see her website. Iris is also a breathing coach, more about that soon!

Peggy Grefkens

Function:POH GGZ

I am originally a psychologist, but it took me years to actually start working as a psychologist. For me it was important to first gain life experience. And I can tell you, I have experienced quite a bit and am therefore an expert in many areas. I have now been working as a psychologist for about seven years, and I also have my own practice for blended families. Based on my psychological knowledge, additional training and my own search for how to live life as lovingly and relaxed as possible, I am open to meeting you and listening to you. I connect with you from my heart so that together we can look at which approach is suitable for you and what is bothering you. My approach is always to increase your own strength so that you regain control over your own unique life. Finally, some personal background. I am the mother of three children from two relationships and live in Amsterdam Buitenveldert. I love traveling, nature and having fun. And you can often find me in my attic in my hammock where I can relax and read.

Elya Salie

Function:assistant and Shiatsu masseuse

Working days:Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

In addition to being a shiatsu therapist, hostess and practice assistant, I am mainly a mother of 2 children, a friend, daughter, sister and lover! In practice, you come to me in case of stress, burn out, anxiety complaints, sleeping problems, worrying. If you are on a waiting list for mental health care, let me work with you to make it lighter and softer. Shiatsu is a Japanese form of pressure point massage for deep relaxation, recharging the body and calming your nervous system, your being. You will experience silence and tranquility with me. From which you can start rebuilding and growing. And I like to do that, I like to make it lighter and let you grow!

Nanda van Praag

Function:assistant and yoga teacher

Caroline Wesdorp

Function:general practitioner

Working days:Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Caroline has extra attention to holistic and integrative care.

Robert-Jan de Muinck Keizer

Function:general practitioner

Working days:Monday, friday

As a doctor, I've gained many years of experience in specialties like surgery and orthopedics, but I've learned that I prefer to approach people as a whole. That's the foundation of my work as a general practitioner: I find it incredibly special to be able to walk alongside you and discover what's important to you. I've enjoyed working at another practice in my neighborhood for four years now, and I'm thrilled to be joining the Zomerlinde team! When I'm not working, you can find me in Amsterdam West, where I live with my wife and three boys. But you'd much rather find me outdoors, for example, in the Italian Alps, where I'm affiliated with Otro Elements, an organization that uses the healing power of nature for self-development. I hope to see you in the practice soon!

Fleur Steenborg

Function:

Working days:Wednesday

A few years ago, in 2023, I completed my general practitioner training with great pleasure. During consultations, I enjoy focusing on the person in front of me, not just their symptoms, to understand what they're going through. I also like to focus on lifestyle and prevention, and I prefer to prescribe less medication rather than more. Previously, I worked in addiction treatment and emergency medicine. Besides being a general practitioner, I'm a yoga teacher and will soon be teaching classes at De Zomerlinde. In my free time, you'll find me on my racing bike (preferably abroad), on my yoga mat, playing the saxophone, walking my dog, and spending time with my loved ones. I speak fluent Spanish and often conduct medical consultations in Spanish. I'm very excited to start this practice because its vision aligns well with who I am. I look forward to meeting you soon!