Ko Takitimu toku maunga
Ko Aparoma toku awa
Ko Takitimu toku waka
Ko Kai Tahu, Kati Mamoe, Waitaha ōku iwi
Ko Kati Kuri, Kati Te Ruahikihiki, Kai Tuahuriri, Kati Irakehu ōku hapu
Ko Takutai o Te Titi toku marae
Ko Murihiku te whenua
Ko Ben toku ingoa.
I am a General and Bariatric Surgeon, with expertise in minimally invasive procedures through a laparoscopic approach. Our practice provides high quality kaupapa Māori care, which creates best outcomes for all patients.
I provide assessment and treatment for a range of elective General Surgical conditions:
-Herniae
-Gallstone disease
-Chronic abdominal pain
-Benign/malignant skin lesions involving trunk/limbs
-Pilonidal skin disease
-Minor anorectal conditions: haemorrhoids, fissures
-Bariatric surgery: please visit www.bariatricsurgery.co.nz for more detail
Dr Benjamin Wheeler - General & Bariatric Surgeon
Anna McPhail - bariatric nurse specialist
Juliet Herlihy - practice manager
Deirdre Neilson - dietitian
Sarah Mavor - dietitian
Shona Collins - dietitian
Kalpana Govind - psychologist
Waheeda Goga - psychologist
For bariatric referrals, please include height and weight with the referral letter. Patients should have a BMI of >30kg/m2, or >27.5kg/m2 in Asian/Indian patients, especially if combined with Type 2 diabetes or hypertension.
The initial assessment with Dr Wheeler is $292 for either General surgery or bariatric consultations. A further schedule of fees is included in our information pack, which can be requested by emailing [email protected]
I consult with patients kanohi-ki-te-kanohi (face to face) alternating weekly - Level 1 Kākāriki Hospital on Tuesday mornings, and the Ormiston Specialist Centre on Wednesday mornings. Telehealth consults are available Monday-Wednesday, and Thursday/Friday on request.
Free parking is available at the clinic.