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Mr John Jarvis - General & Colorectal Surgeon
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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 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
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Mr John Jarvis
General Surgeon
Hours
15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland
Mon | 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
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Westgate Medical Centre, 13E Maki Street, Westgate, Auckland
Tue | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM |
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Every second Tuesday
Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Auckland
Thu | 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
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One Thursday per month
Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments
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Haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids are a condition where the veins under the lining of the anus are congested and enlarged.… More
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Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the examination of your colon (large bowel) using a colonoscope (long, flexible tube with a camera on the end).… More
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Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy allows examination of the upper part of your digestive tract i.e.… More
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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
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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
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Colorectal Cancer
This is cancer that begins in your colon or rectum.… More
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Gallstones
General surgery covers some disorders of the liver and biliary system.… More
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Hernias
A hernia exists where part of the abdominal wall is weakened, and the contents of the abdomen push through to the outside.… More
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Skin Disorders
Skin conditions dealt with by general surgery include lumps, tumours and other lesions of the skin and underlying tissues.… More
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.
Public Transport
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Parking
Patient parking is provided at all locations.

Contact Details
15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna, Auckland
North Auckland
Phone
(09) 441 2750
Fax
(09) 441 2759
Healthlink EDI
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Westgate Medical Centre, 13E Maki Street, Westgate, Auckland
West Auckland
Phone
(09) 441 2750
Fax
(09) 441 2759
Healthlink EDI
waitemas
Silverdale Medical Centre, 7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale, Auckland
North Auckland
Phone
(09) 441 2750
Fax
(09) 441 2759
Healthlink EDI
waitemas
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This page was last updated at 2:45PM on November 4, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Mr John Jarvis - General & Colorectal Surgeon.