Hours

Office hours: 08.30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Out of hours appointments, email or phone consultations by request.

I predominantly work in Christchurch and also operate in Auckland monthly or at request.

Description

Referral Expectations

Procedures / Treatments

• Vasectomy Reversal

  Using an operating microscope and a general anaesthetic (you are asleep), vasectomy can usually be reversed... More

• Reversal of female sterilisation "tube tie"

  Female sterilisation can usually be reversed. With the use of an operating microscope and a small lower abdominal (bikini) incision under general anaesthetic (you are asleep) the fallopian tubes can be rejoined... More

• In Vitro Fertilisation

  This is the process of fertilising the woman’s egg with the male’s sperm outside of the woman’s body in the laboratory... More

• Endometriosis

  The endometrium is the name of the tissue that lines your uterus (womb)... More

• Fibroids

  Fibroids are noncancerous growths or tumours on the muscular part of the uterus (womb); sometimes they are also called myomas... More

• Menstrual Problems

  Menstruation is the medical name for your monthly period. This is when blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus (womb) is shed through the vagina and out of the body... More

• Obstetric Ultrasound

  From two weeks after a missed period an Ultrasound scan can usually identify a healthy pregnancy... More

• Ovarian Cysts

  An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac or pouch in the ovary.  In most cases, the cyst grows as a result of ovulation (when the egg is released from the ovary), and it will usually shrink over time... More

• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

  Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that can cause you to have a variety of symptoms, including no periods or irregular periods, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne (pimples) and increased bodyweight... More

• Amniocentesis

  This is a procedure used to evaluate the health of your unborn baby and identify any problems that may exist... More

• Chorionic Villus Sampling

  Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is used to test for genetic disorders, such as Down’s syndrome, and involves taking a small sample of the chorionic villi, which are the tiny units that make up the placenta... More

• Caesarean Section

  A caesarean section is the name of the operation done to deliver a baby through a cut in your stomach and uterus (womb)... More

• Endometrial Ablation

  In women who have very heavy periods (menorrhagia), an endometrial ablation can be done instead of a hysterectomy as it is an easier procedure than a hysterectomy and is quicker to recover from... More

• Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

  Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is when female hormones (oestrogen by itself or with progesterone) are given to a woman during or after menopause when the production of oestrogen by the ovaries declines... More

• Hysterectomy

  A hysterectomy is an operation to remove your uterus (womb)... More

• Hysteroscopy and Dilatation and Curettage (D&C)

  This is an operation where the cervix (entrance to the uterus) is dilated and a hysteroscope (small lighted mini telescope) is inserted into the uterus through the vagina and cervix so the specialist can see the inside of the uterus... More

Document Downloads

• St Georges Hospital and Medical Centre Map (PDF, 65.9 KB)
  A layout of the buildings within St Georges Hospital and Medical Centre.
• Vasectomy Reversal Information (PDF, 94.8 KB)
  Vasectomy reversal information including description of the surgery, likely costs and important advice for couples.

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Consultants

Website

www.vasectomyreversal.co.nz