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Auckland DHB Clinical Haematology

Hours

Outpatient Clinics: 8.30am to 4.30pm weekdays
Day Stay: 8am to 4.30pm weekdays
Thrombosis Centre: 8am to 4.30pm weekdays
Haemophilia Centre: 8am to 4.30pm weekdays

Description

What is Clinical Haematology?
Haematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs. Such disorders may involve the:
  • components of blood (cells and plasma)
  • coagulation (blood clotting) processes
  • bone marrow
  • lymph nodes. 

To help in the diagnosis of blood disorders, you will need to be interviewed and examined by a doctor and then probably need to have blood samples taken for analysis in the laboratory. You may also need to have x-rays, bone marrow samples or tissue biopsy.

These results will be assessed, discussed with you by a specialist, and a treatment plan developed.

Some treatments are administered in the Haematology Department Day Stay or Haemophilia sections. Others are administered by your GP (General Practitioner) and some require admission to the Haematology Ward which is Ward 62 in the main building.

Referral Expectations

Urgent problems are assessed on the same day by a registrar who then discusses them with the consultant.  Initial contact may be by telephone followed by a faxed referral to Haematology Day Stay.

Other referrals should be sent through the Central referrals situated at GLCC.

Less urgent problems such as iron overload are seen at outpatients in one to two months.

In between, the more usual referrals such as anaemia, low blood cell counts, lymphoma and clotting problems are seen within one to two weeks.

A consultant reviews all the referrals each day and ensures that the problem is assessed with appropriate speed.

Procedures / Treatments

  • Bone Marrow Biopsy

    Bone Marrow Biopsies are performed to establish a diagnosis of certain blood disorders, or to monitor the course of a disease and the effectiveness of treatment.… More PDF

  • Blood tests

    Blood tests are an important part of monitoring Haematological conditions.  They may be done routinely at your local Diagnostic Medlab or in Haematology Day Stay More

  • Venesections

    Haemochromatosis is an inherited disorder where the iron in the food you consume, is absorbed into your body over and above your needs. It is then stored in the organs of the body. Haemochromatosis is caused by an abnormal gene.  Click here for more information on Haemochromatosis The most effective… More PDF

  • Blood Transfusions

    Blood transfusions for people with Haematological conditions are done in Haematology Day Stay.… More

  • Chemotherapy

    A wide range of Outpatient Chemotherapy is given in Haematology Day Stay and varies from very short injections to all day infusions.… More

  • Lumbar Puncture

    A lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap) is a procedure to collect and look at the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) surrounding the brain and spinal cord.… More

Consultants

Dr Leanne Berkahn
Haematologist (Specialising in lymphoma, malignant haematology and bone marrow transplant), Chair of Auckland Lymphoma Group
Dr Peter Browett
Haematologist, Professor of Pathology (Specialising in lymphoma, malignant haematology and bone marrow transplant)
Dr George Chan
Haematologist (Specialising in haemoglobinopathies)
Dr Kathy Crosier
Haematologist, Professor of Molecular Medicine
Dr Richard Doocey
Haematologist Clinical Director (Specialising in lymphoma, bone marrow transplant and malignant haematology),
Dr Nicola Eaddy
Haematologist, General Haematology
Dr Timothy Hawkins
Haematologist, (Specialising in lymphoma, bone marrow transplant and malignant haematology)
Dr Paul Ockelford
Haematologist (Specialising in clotting disorders)
Dr Nigel Patton
Haematologist, (Specialising in lymphoma, malignant haematology and bone marrow transplant) Chair of Bone Marrow Transplant Advisory Group.
Dr Lucy Pemberton
Haematologist (Specialising in lymphoma and malignant haematology)
Dr Laura Young
Haematologist (Specialising in clotting disorders)

Visiting Hours

Ward 62: 11am to 8pm

Refreshments

Lunch is provided for Day Stay patients staying over lunchtime. Otherwise, refreshments are available from Muffin Break on the 5th floor, main building.

Travel Directions

Haematology Day Stay, Thrombosis Unit and Haemophilia Centre are in the yellow brick Cancer and Blood Services Centre (click here for map).

Some Haematology Outpatient Clinics are held at Greenlane Clinical Centre.

The Haematology Ward is Ward 62 on the 6th floor of the main building.

Parking

There is a parking building on the Grafton Rd border of the Auckland Hospital site.  There are fees payable.

Parking immediately outside the Haematology/Cancer building is very limited. There is a drop off area outside the main door. 

Regular e.g. chemotherapy or transfusion patients should discuss any parking difficulties with our social worker.

At Greenlane (outpatient consultation site), parking is well sign posted from the Greenlane entrance. Again, fees are payable.

Accommodation

Accommodation for people well enough to be outpatients, but needing close hospital attention can be provided at Domain Lodge or other local motel accommodation. This is usually arranged through either Day Stay or Ward 62 staff. (The same sites may be used for accommodation of relatives. Please enquire at Ward 62 or Haematology Day Stay).

Pharmacy

There are two on site pharmacies.

The general (commercial pharmacy) is on the 5th floor, opposite Muffin Break.

The Hospital Pharmacy (for special hospital only prescriptions) is in the administration block on the 6th floor.

Website

www.adhb.govt.nz

Location Information

Contact Details

Phone 09 307 2829
Fax 09 307 2864

(Haematology outpatient clerks)

Street Address

2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023

Postal Address

Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142

Map & more information

Click here for a map and more information about this location.