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Public Service

Auckland Sexual Health Service

Hours

Auckland Sexual Health Service
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 1.00pm - 8.30pm
Wednesday 9am-12.30pm

South Auckland Sexual Health Service
Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Thursday 1.00pm - 8.30pm

West Auckland Sexual Health Service
Monday: 9am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am-12.30pm
Thursday: 1pm-8.30pm

North Shore Sexual Health Service
Tuesday and Friday: 9am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9am - 12.30pm

Description

What is Sexual Health Medicine?

Sexual Health Medicine is a branch of medicine which deals with the widespread clinical and social manifestations of sexual ill health. Specialists in this field are concerned both with individual patient management and public health control of Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Sexual Health Medicine includes: the diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections; genital dermatology; genital pain and sexual dysfunction; reproductive health including contraception; and sexual assault care. Other areas of expertise include the provision of sexual health care for: adolescents; sex workers; refugees and immigrants; gay, lesbian, and transgender populations.

Auckland Sexual Health Service is a free, confidential service that includes:

  • diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections and other related conditions
  • sexual health counselling
  • adult sexual abuse service including the care of related medical, nursing and social issues
  • sexual health education for clients and health professionals, including Peer Sexuality Support programmes for schools

For further information:  www.ashs.org.nz  

Referral Expectations

  • You can be seen by the Auckland Sexual Health Service either with or without a referral from your General Practitioner.
  • If your General Practitioner has referred you, you should receive a letter from the clinic giving you an appointment within 2 weeks.
  • If you don't have a referral, you can phone the clinic and make your own appointment.
  • If you have symptoms and urgently need to be seen, you can phone the clinic and speak to one of the nurses. You should get an appointment within 48 hours.

Common Conditions

  • Bacterial Vaginosis

    Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) a condition caused by overgrowth of bacteria that normally live in the vagina... More

  • Candidiasis

    Candidiasis, or thrush, is caused by an overgrowth of a yeast (a type of fungus) called Candida... More

  • Chlamydia

    Chlamydia is a very common infection of the mucous membranes (linings) of the male urethra, female cervix and sometimes the eye, rectum or throat... More

  • Crabs (pubic lice)

    Crabs are very small insects which can infect the genital skin and cause itching... More

  • Cystitis

    Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by a bacterial infection... More

  • Genital Herpes

    Genital herpes is a common infection caused by a virus called herpes simplex... More

  • Genital Warts

    Genital warts are caused by infection with human papilloma virus (HPV)... More

  • Gonorrhoea

    Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacterial infection of the mucous membranes (linings) of the male urethra, female cervix and sometimes the eye, rectum or throat... More

  • Molluscum Contagiosum

    Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus and is seen as small lumps with waxy, white centres... More

  • Syphilis

    Syphilis is an uncommon disease in New Zealand but one that can be very serious if left untreated... More

  • Trichomoniasis

    Trichomoniasis is caused by a small parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis... More

  • Urethritis

    Urethritis is the term used to describe an inflamed urethra... More

Charges

There is no charge for a consultation at Auckland Sexual Health Service and most medication necessary for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections is provided free of charge.

Consultants

Dr Sunita Azariah
Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, South Auckland Sexual Health Service

Dr Richard Franklin
Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, North Shore Sexual Health Service

Dr Jacqueline Hilton
Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Westpac House, North Shore Sexual Health Service

Dr Nicky Perkins
Sexual Health Physician: Lead Clinician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Westpac House

Dr Murray Reid
Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, South Auckland Sexual Health Service, Westpac House

Dr Janet Say
Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, South Auckland Sexual Health Service

Note: Please note above that some people are not available at all locations.

Website

www.ashs.org.nz

Other

Pohutukawa Clinic:   Sexual Abuse Service for Adults

Medical Officers:

  • Dr Christine Foley              Tel: 630 9772  
  • Dr Kristen Sorrenson          Fax: 630 9775
  • Dr Min Lo
  • Dr Anna Laking
  • Dr Jo Lambert

Clinical Nurse Specialist

  • Chrissie Sygrove                 021 893 532

Practice Nurse

  •  E.Brown                            021 893 532

Pohutukawa Clinic  Team Support Administrator

  • Christina McKean 

 

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Peer Sexuality Support Service: Tel: 630 9786 Fax: 630 9785

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NZ Prostitutes Collective      Chrissie Sygrove       Tel: 6309772 
                                                    E.Brown

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Medical Officers

 

  

Dr Christine Foley

  

630 9770

Dr Kristen Sorrenson

  

630 9770 
Dr H.Patel   255 5172

Registrars  

    

Dr Jeannie Oliphant

  

021 883 703
Dr John Bannister  

021 883 703
Psychotherapists                             
Sue MacGibbon

  3074949

ext:27758 
Bede Stevens                    3074949

ext:27758 

 Management  / Support Staff 

Sook Ping 

Team Support Administrator

630 9782

Peter Church

Team Leader - Sexual Health 

630 9943 ext 26623

Locations Information

Choose one of the locations above for address and contact information.

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