Mr Philip Allen - Colorectal & General Surgeon

Allevia Specialist Centre, 100 Mountain Road, Epsom, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 529 4172
Fax (09) 630 8589
Mobile 021 620 910
Email phil.allen@xtra.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: akgastro

Street Address

Suite 4, Mercy Specialist Centre
100 Mountain Road
Epsom
Auckland 1023

Postal Address

Mercy Specialist Centre
100 Mountain Rd
Epsom, 1023
Auckland

Description

I have been working in full-time private practice as a colorectal and general surgeon in Auckland since 1995. I trained in Auckland before spending a number of years in the UK and Australia. I later undertook an advanced 2 year Colorectal Fellowship in Melbourne and Auckland.

The majority of my practice now is in colorectal surgery although I still maintain some aspects of general surgery such as laparoscopic herniae and pilonidal disease.

I practice both colonoscopy and gastroscopy at:

Colorectal surgery includes:
  • Anal conditions such as haemorrhoids, fissures and fistulas
  • Pelvic floor problems causing difficulty in defaecation or faecal incontinence
  • Colorectal diseases such as bowel cancer and diverticular disease.
Most of my colonic surgery is done laparoscopically, which means using telescopes. This gives significantly better recovery after surgery with no compromise in operative standards, especially with bowel cancer.

Consultants

Referral Expectations

When you come to your appointment, I will ask questions about your illness and examine you to try to determine or confirm the diagnosis. The examination may require the use of a small enema 1-2 hours before the appointment. My secretary will explain this if needed.

A number of blood tests or X-rays may need to be ordered.
 
Some conditions such as bleeding haemorrhoids can be treated at the same visit.
 
Once a diagnosis has been made, I 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. A definite booking for surgery can usually be made at the same visit. 

Fees and Charges Description

Mr Philip Allen is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for a range of services under the following service categories:

  • Endoscopy
  • General surgery (e.g. hernia)

Hours

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Please contact the practice during business hours to arrange an appointment.

Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments

Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Haemorrhoids | Haemorrhoid removal
Colorectal Cancer
Gastrointestinal disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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