Breast and General Surgeon. Established the Breast Centre at Ascot Hospital in 1999 to provide “one stop” specialist assessment of all breast problems. Has acquired training in a range of new techniques including sentinel node biopsy, intra-operative ultrasound, breast reduction and onco-plastic techniques. A pioneer in the use of clinician-performed ultrasound to enhance diagnosis and treatment of surgical conditions and has attended and run training courses on the use of ultrasound by surgeons. Has also written a book on breast care. Together with sclerotherapist Ivan Connell, also runs a Varicose Vein Clinic and is a Southern Cross-affiliated provider for these procedures. Operates at Ascot Hospital and Auckland Surgical Centre and consults at East Care Wednesdays mornings

 

 

General/interventional cardiologist with a wide range of expertise especially in the management of coronary and valvular heart disease. Provides a comprehensive “One Stop Shop” service including echo, stress echo/ECG, holter and BP monitoring. Trained locally at Greenlane Hospital and in Sydney, Albert has been providing an outstanding service to the local community for over a decade. Albert also consults at Ascot Hospital, Counties Care and Shore Care Northcross.

 

Albert also consults at Ascot Hospital, Counties Care, Shore Care Northcross and Henderson. 

 

Specialist dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon for 15 years in the local area. Offers a general medical and surgical dermatology service. Consults at East Care two days per week. Graduated in Auckland and also trained in London and the Mayo Clinic in the USA. Special interest in the surgical and non-surgical management of skin cancer. Full body skin cancer checks and a full range of non-surgical and surgical options. Screens for and manages early melanoma. Performs many smaller procedures on site at East Care. More complex procedures are performed at his Ponsonby practice. Manages a full range of skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and acne.

 

 

Based in South East Auckland with experience across most aspects of General Surgery and a special interest in breast, (benign and malignant), endocrine (thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal) and laparoscopic surgery. Trained in NZ, two years as a consultant breast and endocrine surgeon at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary in Scotland. Consults at East Care, operates at Mercy and Ormiston Hospitals. Also a consultant at Middlemore Hospital where he is the supervisor of training and involved in research. Lead surgeon for Breast Screen Counties Manukau. Happy to discuss patient matters by phone or email.

 

Clinical Professor of Surgery. Melanoma, Head & Neck surgeon; graduated University of Otago 1974, holds both a Doctor of Medicine and a Doctor of Science degree and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons both in general surgery and vascular surgery. Trained in NZ followed by specialty training in London, Harvard Medical School, Boston, and Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York City. Consultant surgeon in the Auckland area since 1984 and has performed several thousand surgical operations. Specialist in head & neck surgery specifically thyroid, palpable lymph nodes, parathyroid, minimally invasive parathyroid surgery, parotid lumps, submandibular gland swellings, all head & neck tumours including skin cancers and melanoma. Treats skin cancers, changing moles, local excision of changing skin lesions.

 

 

Gastroenterologist at Middlemore Hospital with experience in all areas of his specialty. Sub interest is upper GI motility disorders, reflux, swallowing disorders and gastroparesis. As well as consulting at Eastcare Paul will be performing endoscopy at the new Ormiston Hospital and at the Manukau Health Trust. Consults at East Care Specialist Centre every Monday afternoon.

 

 

Consultant Gynaecologist in Remuera and visits the clinic at East Care. Has considerable surgical experience and performs a wide range of procedures aimed at the management of women’s health problems, especially pelvic floor prolapse, incontinence, period problems and pelvic pain. There are many modern options for the management of these health issues which Anil is always happy to discuss. Surgery at the new Ormiston Hospital in Flatbush, Brightside and Gillies Hospitals in Epsom and Ascot Hospital, Greenlane.

 

I am a General Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a part time appointment at National Women’s Hospital and I have consulting rooms in Parnell as well as East Care, if needed for minor procedures. If women come to see me at East Care for assessment, I like to be able to give them time to express their concerns and to be involved in the discussions about options for care and treatment. At National Women’s I am involved in the teaching of under-graduate medical students and the training of post graduates; I have been involved in medical politics for many years having been Chairman of the Medical Association, the Council of Medical Colleges and the Medical Council as well as Action on Smoking and Health and other bodies. In the year 2005 I was awarded the ONZM in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for Service to Health and Health Administration.

  

 

Completed specialist training in NZ and the UK then in 2001 joined Middlemore Hospital as an SMO in obstetrics and gynaecology. I work in the department of urogynaecology at Middlemore Hospital and also in private at Auckland Urogynaecology in Parnell. Offers a full gynaecology service including medical management of gynaecological problems, colposcopy, laparoscopic, open and pelvic reconstructive surgery. I will be operating at the new Ormiston Hospital from July 2009. This will be a great opportunity to provide convenient local surgical services. I also operate at the Gillies Hospital, Epsom. A local Cockle Bay resident, my husband John is a local GP.

 

After undergraduate training in medicine at the University of Tasmania, Elizabeth trainedin neurology at Auckland Hospital. Postgraduate training consisted of an EEG/epilepsy Fellowship, followed by EMG training at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester Minnesota. On returning to Auckland has been a member of the Department of Neurology, as well as head of Clinical Neurophysiology. A clinical consulting service is available at both Eastcare and 188 Specialist Centre, St Heliers. Nerve conduction studies/electromyography are currently performed only at St Heliers.

 

 

General ophthalmology, glaucoma and cataract surgery, neuro-ophthalmology. A Clinical Fellow at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia – Glaucoma 1990-1991; Neuro-Ophthalmology 1991-1992. An Otago Medical School graduate, with subsequent ophthalmology training in Auckland, then a 2 year clinical fellowship at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia. Returned to Auckland Hospital Eye Department as a consultant ophthalmologist; still holds this position at Greenlane Clinical Centre and Auckland Eye.Clinical interest in the management of glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic patients and provides surgical expertise in glaucoma and cataract surgery. Participates in glaucoma research involving international and multi-centre clinical trials. Stephen is a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology and the School of Medicine and currently a Part I Examiner for RANZCO and a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical and Experimental.

 

 

 

General Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Fellow in Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, British Columbia’s Children’s Hospital, Vancouver 1999-2000. Retinoblastoma Fellow, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, 2000. NZ-trained Yvonne provides comprehensive general and subspecialty ophthalmic care at Auckland Eye. Performs cataract surgery and eye muscle surgery for

patients of all ages and has a special interest in eye disorders and vision problems of childhood.

Holds a consultant position at Greenlane Clinical Centre; is the ophthalmic specialist to the Auckland Regional Retinoblastoma service and is a clinical lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Auckland. Educated in Auckland and is conversant in Cantonese and Mandarin.

 

 

 

 

Eye surgeon sub-specialising in cataract, pterygium surgery and other Vision Correction Procedures (iLASIK laser vision correction, implantable contact lenses). Triple USA & UK subspecialist Fellowship training: two

Fellowships in complex cataract surgery and anterior segment surgery (pterygium, corneal transplants, etc) and one Fellowship in Uveitis. Clinical Senior Lecturer in Ophthalmology (University of Auckland) and has a consultant position at Greenlane Clinical Centre Eye Department training registrars in Cornea, Cataract & Anterior segment surgery. Longest serving President of the Cornea & Contact Lens Society of NZ. Founding Member of the Australasian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons, Member of American Society of Cartaract & Refractive Surgeons, International Society of Retractive Surgeons, Ocular Surface Society. Serving South Auckland and Botany for more than 10 years. Also runs clinics in Manukau and Eye Institute in Remuera.

 

 

 

 

 

Special interest in facial pain, TMJ problems, oral medicine problems and dento-alveolar surgery. Graduated from Otago University, 1979, then spent six years completing specialist training – three years in England and three years at Ohio State (USA) University. Completed his specialist Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Neil graduated Ohio State with a Master of

Science in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Returned to NZ, 1988 and was appointed a senior lecturer in oral and maxillofacial surgery at Otago University. He has been in private practice in Auckland since 1992 and continues to work as a part-time consultant for the Auckland District Health Board.

 

 

Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacements, sports injuries of the knee and shoulder, and musculoskeletal tumours. Consultant surgeon at Middlemore Hospital where he helps run the NZ Bone and Soft tissue Tumour Unit. Has an active and developmental interest in computer navigated joint replacement and conservative joint replacement techniques. Skilled in the assessment and management of injuries of the hip, knee and shoulder using both traditional and newer arthroscopic techniques. A partner at The Orthopaedic Clinic, Mercy and consults at East Care every Friday. Has operating privileges at Southern Cross Hospitals, Mercy/ Ascot and the new Ormiston Hospital.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Auckland; Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Middlemore Hospital, South Auckland Clinical School, Auckland. EastCare Specialist Centre, Howick. Visiting Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery, MercyAscot Hospital, Southern Cross Brightside

Hospital, ACC Lead Provider. Specialty interests: Reconstructive hip and knee joint surgery, joint preserving surgery, osteotomies ACC-related reconstructive surgery of upper and lower limb, total hip and knee replacement.

 

 

 

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Foot Mechanics senior podiatrist specialising in all foot care and lower limb conditions. Was the first to graduate with honours in podiatry at AUT University in 2006. Initially worked in Hamilton dealing manly with diabetic patients. Now focuses more on sports injury and orthopaedic problems. In particular, Mike enjoys helping those with chronic pain and dealing with ‘difficult’ cases. Actively participates in courses, workshops and continuing medical education; currently studying for Diploma of Sports Medicinethrough Otago University. In his spare time, enjoys playing the piano, and violin, judo, running, and weight training.

 

 

Specialist Physician – Renal Medicine/Nephrology Graduated Otago Medical School 1984; specialist training Wellington, Christchurch and Edinburgh. Returned from Edinburgh 1993 to take up current position as a renal physician at Middlemore Hospital. His private practice is based at East Care Specialist Centre with clinics at Waitemata Specialist Centre, Takapuna, and Queenstown. He set up and is the medical director of New Zealand’s only private haemodialysis unit, Nephrocare in Greenlane. Interests include all types of nephrology, especially investigation and management of renal impairment (reduced eGFR), renal stone disease, proteinuria, haematuria, renovascular disease, and diabetic nephropathy; nutrition in renal disease, management of urinary tract infections, and renal transplant medicine.

 

 

Areas of interest: Special interest in bronchiectasis and asthma. Other interests: COPD, Lung cancer, Lung infections, Interstitial lung disease, Pulmonary Embolism, Pleural diseases. Full consultations, immigrations respiratory screening, spirometry, bronchoscopy. Will arrange full lung function tests and sleep studies Available Mondays afternoons at East Care

 

 

Has private practice in Remuera; Counties Manukau DHB – Rheumatology Outpatients; DEXA Bone Density Reporting for Auckland Radiology Group; Member of Arthritis NZ NorthernRegional Liaison Group. Specialises in full range of rheumatic disorders including inflammatory arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, the use of a newer biological therapies, autoimmune connective tissue disorders and gout. Additional special interests in seronegative spondylarthropathies, including psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, sacroiliitis, ankylosing spondylitis and undifferentiated inflammatory enthesitis and tendonitis. Non inflammatory conditions such as osteoporosis and prevention of steroid induced osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, secondary degenerative arthritis conditions, overuse related tendonitis. Has regular involvement in the diagnosis and management of chronic musculoskeletal pain disorders, regional pain disorders and complex regional pain disorders. Consultations include detailed history and medical examination, blood test and radiology referrals, formulation of diagnosis and treatment plan. Treatments include advice/prescription of medications, diet/diet supplement advice for rheumatic conditions, referral for physical therapies, corticosteroid and viscosupplementation injections, disease modifying anti-rheumatic medications.

 

 

Specialist General Physician & Rheumatologist. I work at Middlemore Hospital, private at East Care (Howick) and Manukau radiology and specialist centre. I see variety of cases which can be referred by GP/physio or patients themselves. I deal with Inflammatory and non-inflammatory acute and chronic joint diseases (like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, back pains, lupus, vasculitis, etc). Also experienced in acute and chronic pain syndromes. Additionally sport and all other injuries via ACC (consultations, procedures, various test and referrals including surgical, MRI/CT/ultrasound are all free of charges. Southern Cross patients are free of charges for rheumatologic and medical consultations, long term follow up and procedures and various tests/radiology. Also see general medical cases like headaches, abdominal and cardio respiratory diseases.

 

 

 

Has a particular interest in urological oncology having undertaken a Fellowship in Miami, USA in 2000 in cancer surgery. Performs Brachytherapy (Radioactive seed implants) and surgery. Gives balanced advice to men regarding prostate cancer management best suited to their situation. Nerve sparing radical prostatectomy offers men the hope of maintaining normal erectile function. One of only 3 NZ urologists performing robotic prostate surgery which offers the potential for “keyhole” cancer removal with faster recovery. Laser prostate surgery for non-cancerous prostate enlargement is another strong interest. Also sees general urological referrals including kidney stone disease, vasectomy, stress incontinence.

 

 

 

Consultant at East Care since the centre relocated there from Highland Park. Specialises in adult endoscopy for investigation of haematuria, all prostate pathology including outflow obstruction, prostatitis and prostate cancer. Also specialises in day stay urological surgery including circumcision, all scrotal and testicular surgery plus vasectomy reversal. Is interested in the treatment of prostate cancer using brachytherapy (radioactive seed implants) and were the first group to introduce this treatment to NZ in 1999. He and oncologist, John Matthews, have successfully treated more than 600 patients. Also runs a urology clinic at the Manukau Superclinic. Holds a masters degree in Paediatric Urology hence his added interest in paediatric urology including paediatric reconstructive urology and\ circumcisions.

 

 

 

An urologist with more than 30 years experience. Has been consulting at East Care for several years. Interested in all areas of the specialty, particularly in prostatic disease, including prostatitis, obstructive problems and PSA issues, TRUS prostatic biopsy, prostate cancer. Provides appropriate management for individual men with prostate cancer including surgery, radiotherapy, androgen deprivation therapy or active surveillance. An active member of the Medical Committee of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Urinary infection, haematuria, other urological cancers, urinary incontinence, urinary calculi and lithotripsy are other interests. Also has a medicopolitical interest; on the Board of the NZMA for several years.

 

 

Specialist vascular surgeon with the Auckland Regional Vascular Service at Auckland City Hospital. Trained in Auckland and passed the FRACS in general surgery, 1993. Was Consultant Surgeon at Auckland Hospital prior to selection into the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Vascular Fellowship Programme. Worked in Australia for two years in specialised vascular units and was the first NZ Surgeon to obtain the FRACS in Vascular Surgery by examination. Then worked in the UK with Professor Sir Peter Bell, world renowned for

his pioneering work in endovascular and vascular techniques. Also obtained the FRCS England and FRCS Edinburgh, prior to returning to Auckland in 1999. Special interest in all types of arterial surgery ie carotid surgery, stroke prevention, aortic aneurysm repair both open & endovascular techniques, peripheral arterial reconstruction for occlusive and aneurysmal disease of the extremities both upper and lower limbs with bypass & in situ surgery and comprehensive diagnosis & treatment of varicose veins, venous insufficiency

and leg ulcers.