Private Service

Auckland Orthopaedic Practice (AOP)

Hours

The clinic office is open from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays).
Please feel free to contact us for enquiries or appointments.

Description

Auckland Orthopaedic Practice (AOP) is a group of highly trained, experienced orthopaedic surgeons who provide specialist treatment of bone, joint and musculoskeletal soft tissue problems.

To make an appointment either phone us on (09) 523 7050 or click here to request an appointment online.

Referral Expectations

You need to bring with you to your appointment:

1. Any letters or reports from your doctor or hospital.

2. Any X-Rays, CT or MRI films and reports.

3. All medicines you are taking including herbal and natural remedies.

4. Your pharmaceutical entitlement card.

5. Your ACC number, if you have one.

If you are going to proceed with surgery please click here for useful information about preparing for your procedure.

Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments

Osteoarthritis

Otherwise known as degenerative arthritis, osteoarthritis occurs when there is a breakdown of the cartilage, leaving the bones unprotected.… More
Joint Replacement

For elderly patients joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat damaged joints from wearing out, arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis.… More
Osteotomy

The division of a crooked or bent bone to improve alignment of the limb.… More
Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)

Over the last 30 years a large number of orthopaedic procedures on joints have been performed using an arthroscope, where a fiber optic telescope is used to look inside the joint.… More
Soft Tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments)

In many cases tendons will be lengthened to improve the muscle balance around a joint or tendons will be transferred to give overall better joint function.… More
Hip Procedures

Please click on the link for information about hip procedures performed by our specialists. More
Knee Procedures

Please click on the link for information about knee procedures performed by our specialists. More
Shoulder Procedures

Please click on the link for information about shoulder conditions and surgical procedures. More
Elbow Procedures

Please click on the link for information about elbow conditions and surgical procedures. More
Hand/Wrist Procedures

Please click on the link for information about hand and wrist conditions and surgical procedures. More

Consultants

Mr Brendan Coleman

Knee & Shoulder Specialist

Available at Ascot Office Park

Mr Wolfgang Heiss-Dunlop

Hand, Wrist & Upper Limb Specialist

Available at Ascot Office Park

Mr Kevin Karpik

Joint Replacement, Knee, Shoulder & Sports Injury Specialist

Available at all locations.

Mr Chris Taylor

Hand, Wrist & Peripheral Nerve Specialist

Available at Ascot Office Park

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

Parking

This is some dedicated off street parking for our patients at Ascot Office Park. This is located in the basement of the building in spaces marked 'Medical Centre' only.

Website

www.aucklandorthopaedicpractice.co.nz

Locations Information

Pukekohe Family Health Centre
Manukau, Papakura, Franklin

Contact Details

Phone (09) 237 0280

Street Address

10 West Street
Pukekohe

Postal Address

PO Box 74 446
Greenlane
Auckland 1546

Map & more information

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