Harter Kalonia Major Harter Kalonia was a human female who served as a doctor with the New Republic and later the Resistance . She was stationed on the Resistance base on D ' Qar thirty years after the Battle of Endor . She notably attended both Chewbacca and Finn after they were wounded at the Battle of Takodana and the Battle of Starkiller Base , respectively . Biography . New Republic service . In 5 ABY , Doctor Kalonia worked with Leia Organa to ensure her health during pregnancy . Notably , Kalonia recommended that Organa incorporate Jogan fruit into her diet . Han Solo interpreted this rather broadly , and on at least one occasion purchased and delivered an entire armload of jogans for her . In 28 ABY , Kalonia served as a medical officer in the New Republic on Hosnian Prime . She had a friendly relationship with Greer Sonnel , Senator Organa ' s personal assistant , whose bloodburn she treated with occasional injections of Hadeira serum . Following the Napkin Bombing which damaged the New Republic senatorial complex ' s conference building , Kalonia treated Organa and Sonnel ' s moderate injuries at a nearby medcenter . She told her patients to stop talking so that she could attend to her work . Later , Kalonia and a med droid loaded a treated Organa onto a transport . Later , Kalonia treated Sonnel for a bloodburn attack after she collapsed prior to her mission to Sibensko to investigate Rinnrivin Di ' s cartel and the Amaxine warriors . After the mission to Sibensko , Sonnel and other New Republic officials and former Rebel Alliance personnel attended a private meeting in the Senate hangar bay where Organa established the Resistance , a paramilitary organization aimed at protecting the Republic from external threats . Cold war . Four years later , Kalonia served as a major in the Resistance , under the command of General Organa , during their conflict with the First Order . She was stationed at the Resistance base on the planet D ' Qar . There , she treated the wounded shoulder of the Wookiee Chewbacca . Chewbacca appreciated her kindly demeanor , and Kalonia soothed him as she provided treatment , telling the Wookiee that his story of how he sustained the wounds sounded " very scary " and that Chewbacca " was so brave . " Kalonia also treated the injuries Finn suffered during his fight with Kylo Ren on Starkiller Base , which included nearly fatal lightsaber wounds to the shoulder and spine . Kalonia tended to Finn in the intensive care unit of the D ' Qar base , marking one of the few instances in her career that she treated lightsaber wounds . Finn survived , and Kalonia ' s prognosis was positive , though his final status would not be certain until he fully recovered . After treating Finn , Kalonia personally informed Rey about his recovery . Personality and traits . Harter Kalonia was a light - skinned woman with dark hair and brown eye s . As a physician , she was noted for her good humor and sympathetic bedside manner , and she was warm enough to offer even the most hardened soldier comfort . Skills and abilities . Harter Kalonia was a competent physician . Despite having little experience with the treatment of lightsaber wounds , she still managed to save Finn ' s life . In addition to speaking Galactic Basic , Kalonia was also fluent in other language s such as Shyriiwook , which made her a good ear for Wookiee patients . Equipment . The uniform worn by Kalonia reflected both her military and medical roles . The silver and red rank badge of an army major was attached to the left side of her chest , and the dark armband of medical services ( bearing the word " MED " in aurebesh ) was wrapped around her left upper arm . Kalonia used a well - equipped medical field kit that allowed her to treat blaster burns . It contained antiseptic field generators , bacta bulb s , and synthflesh dispensers . While Kalonia was known for her compassion and sly humor , she also ensured that her patients complied with her instructions . Behind the scenes . Kalonia was portrayed by Harriet Walter in the film ( 2015 ) . Walter , who also portrayed Lady Shackleton in the television series " " , is the niece of the late Sir Christopher Lee , who portrayed Darth Tyranus in ( 2002 ) and ( 2005 ) . A deleted scene from " The Force Awakens " depicts Kalonia telling Rey " your friend ' s going to be just fine , " referring to Finn , a sequence that was presented in detail in the film ' s .