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Description

The Auckland Colorectal Centre is a group practice of colorectal (bowel) surgeons who specialise in the management of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. All have trained in general surgery then had further training in this speciality (link for more information).

The colon and the rectum are part of the digestive tract that processes the food we eat. Together they make up the large intestine or large bowel and are located in the abdomen between the small intestine and the anus. The colon is about 1.8m long and absorbs water and salt from food. The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine and is about 12 - 15cm long. This is where waste material is stored before it passes out of the body through the anus.

Consultants

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

Hours

Mon – Fri9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Appointments are available throughout the week.

Mr Israel consults at Ormiston Surgeons on Wednesday mornings, fortnightly. Please phone (09) 623 7410 to arrange an appointment (at either location).

Referral Expectations

When you come to your appointment, your surgeon will ask questions about your illness and examine you to try to determine or confirm the diagnosis. This process may also require a number of tests (e.g. blood tests, x-rays, scans etc). Sometimes this can all be done during one visit, but for some conditions this will take several follow-up appointments. Occasionally some tests are arranged even before your appointment to try to speed up the process.
 
Once a diagnosis has been made, your surgeon will discuss treatment with you. In some instances this will mean surgery, while other cases can be managed with medication and advice. If surgery is advised, the steps involved in the surgical process and the likely outcome are usually discussed with you at this time.

Procedures / Treatments

  • Colorectal Cancer (Bowel Cancer)

    This is a cancer that begins in your colon or rectum.… More

  • Colonoscopy

    Colonoscopy is the examination of your colon (large bowel) using a colonoscope (long, flexible tube with a camera on the end).… More

  • Sigmoidoscopy

    A long, narrow tube with a light attached (sigmoidoscope) is inserted into your anus and moved through your rectum (bowel).… More

  • Perianal abscess and fistula

    A perianal fistula is a collection of pus under the skin next to the anal canal (back passage).… More

  • Haemorrhoids

    Haemorrhoids are a condition where the cushion of veins in the lining of the anus are congested and enlarged.… More

  • Anal Fissure

    An anal fissure is a split of the skin of the anal canal (back passage) that causes bleeding or pain on passing a bowel motion.… More

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

    There are two types of IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.… More

  • Colostomy

    An opening is made in the skin of the abdomen (stomach) to allow drainage of stools (faeces) from the colon into a collection bag on the outside.… More

  • Faecal Incontinence

    Faecal incontinence is the inability to adequately control bowel motions and wind.… More

Charges

Initial Consultation $295-$475 incl GST

Follow up consultation $180-$230 incl GST

If there is a procedure of banding/injecting haemorrhoids undertaken there will be an additional cost of $410 incl GST

If surgery is required fees will be discussed after consultation.

Parking

Free patient parking is provided at all locations

Website

www.colorectal.co.nz

Contact Details

17 Gilgit Road, Epsom, Auckland

Central Auckland

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Ormiston Hospital Specialist Centre & Consulting Suites, 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland

South Auckland

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This page was last updated at 8:17AM on April 29, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Auckland Colorectal Centre.