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Mr John Jarvis - General & Colorectal Surgeon

Private Service, General Surgery

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15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland

Westgate Medical Centre, 13E Maki Street, Westgate, Auckland

Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Auckland

Description

John Jarvis is a New Zealand trained General and Colorectal Surgeon. His training in colorectal surgery took place at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in England and the Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, Australia. John has held appointments in public with Waitemata DHB at North Shore and Waitakere hospitals for over 10 years.

His primary interest area is laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal surgery for both benign and malignant conditions, an interest developed whilst being exposed to high volumes of such surgery in his UK appointment. In Norwich he also enhanced his skill in colonoscopy at a unit which was internationally known for its training techniques in this procedure.

John continues his practice in diverse areas of general surgery including surgery for gallstones, hernias, pilonidal sinus disease and simple & complex proctology. He also undertakes treatment of haemorrhoids at his private practice.

Private patients are seen at Waitemata Specialist Centre, Westgate and Silverdale, and colonoscopy and gastroscopy is performed by John at Waitemata Endoscopy.

 

What is General Surgery?
The role of the general surgeon varies, but in broad terms general surgery can be said to deal with a wide range of conditions within the abdomen, breast, neck, skin and, in many cases, vascular (blood vessel) system. While the name would suggest that the focus of general surgery is to perform operations, often this is not the case. Many patients are referred to surgeons with conditions that do not need surgical procedures, but merely require counselling or medical treatment.

 

What is Colorectal Surgery?
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 nutrients from food. The rectum is the last segment of the large intestine and is about 20 -25cm long. This is where waste material is stored before it passes out of the body through the anus.
A colorectal surgeon is a general surgeon who has had further training and specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus. 

Consultants

Charges

Mr John Jarvis is a Southern Cross affiliated provider for a range of procedures including the following service catergories:

  • Gastroenterology (digestive system)
  • General surgery (breast, gallbladder, hernia)
  • Skin cancer diagnosis & surgery
  • Varicose veins.

Hours

15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland

Mon1:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Westgate Medical Centre, 13E Maki Street, Westgate, Auckland

Tue5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Every second Tuesday

Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Auckland

Thu2:00 PM – 5:30 PM

One Thursday per month

Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments

  • Haemorrhoids

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

  • Colonoscopy

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

  • Gastroscopy

    Gastroscopy allows examination of the upper part of your digestive tract i.e.… More

  • Colectomy (Bowel Resection)

    Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More

  • Rectal Resection

    Laparoscopic: several small incisions (cuts) are made in the abdomen (stomach) and a narrow tube with a tiny camera attached (laparoscope) is inserted.… More

  • Colorectal Cancer

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

  • Gallstones

    General surgery covers some disorders of the liver and biliary system.… More

  • Hernias

    A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside.… More

  • Skin Disorders

    Skin conditions dealt with by general surgery include lumps, tumours and other lesions of the skin and underlying tissues.… More

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Parking

Patient parking is provided at all locations.

Contact Details

15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland

North Auckland

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Westgate Medical Centre, 13E Maki Street, Westgate, Auckland

West Auckland

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Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Auckland

North Auckland

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This page was last updated at 11:16AM on April 7, 2021. This information is reviewed and edited by Mr John Jarvis - General & Colorectal Surgeon.