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
Tuesday:9am - 5.30pm

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 Clinic

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, North Shore Sexual Health Service

Dr Nicky Perkins

Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, Westpac House

Dr Murray Reid

Sexual Health Physician

Available at Greenlane Clinical Centre, South Auckland Sexual Health Clinic

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

Public Transport

Visit the Maxx website on (09) 366 6400 or 0800 10 30 80 if you're within the Auckland areas but outside the Auckland free calling area - e.g. Hibiscus Coast, Pukekohe/Waiuku area etc.

Website

www.ashs.org.nz

Other

Pohutukawa Clinic : Sexual Abuse Service for Adults
Medical Officers	Tel: (09) 630 9772 Fax: (09) 630 9775
Dr Christine Foley
Dr Min Lo
Dr Anna Laking
Clinical Nurse Specialist
E.Brown	021 893 532
Team Support Administrator
Christina McKean	Tel: (09) 304 4949 Ext:27784

Medical Officers
Dr Christine Foley		(09) 630 9770
Dr H.Patel		(09) 255 5172
Registrars
Dr Jeannie Oliphant		021 883 703
Dr John Bannister		021 883 703
Psychotherapists
Sue MacGibbon	(09) 307 4949	ext:27758
Bede Stevens	(09) 307 4949	ext:27758
Management / Support Staff
Sook Ping	Team Support Administrator	(09) 630 9782
Sarah Laing	Team Leader - Sexual Health	307 4949 ext 29048
Wendy Hoskin	Service Manager	(09) 630 9943 ext 8040

NZ Prostitutes Collective
Clinical Nurse Specialists	Tel: (09) 630 9772
Chrissie Sygrove
E.Brown
Suzanne Werder

Peer Sexuality Support Service
Education Unit Coordinator
Hayley Pritchard	Tel: (09) 630 9786 Fax: (09) 630 9785

Locations Information

Greenlane Clinical Centre
Central Auckland

Contact Details

Phone For booking/enquiries (09) 630 9770 or 0800 739432
Fax (09) 630 9783

Management team phone (09) 630 9782

GP Help Desk (09) 307 2800

Street Address

Building 7, Level 3
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Greenlane West Road

Postal Address

Auckland Sexual Health Service
Private Bag 92024
Auckland

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