Mr Rishi Ram - General Surgeon

Kakariki Hospital Consulting Suites, 9 Marewa Road, Greenlane, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 522 5284
Email rishiram.generalsurgeon@gmail.com
Healthlink EDI: rishiram

Street Address

Suite E, Level 1, Kakariki Hospital 9 Marewa Road
Auckland
Auckland 1051

Postal Address

Suite E, Level One
Kakariki Hospital
9-15 Marewa Road
Greenlane
Auckland 1051

Description

Mr Rishi Ram
Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Member of the Endocrine Section of The Australasian College of Surgeons
Member of Australasian & New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgeons Association

My current practice is as a General and Upper GI Surgeon both in the private sector (Kakariki Hospital, MercyAscot Hospital, Franklin Hospital and Southern Cross Hospitals) and public sector at Auckland Hospital.

My areas of expertise are laparoscopic hernia repair, including ventral and groin hernias and laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gall stones).

Other areas of expertise include stomach (Upper GI surgery), bowel surgery, skin cancer surgery, haemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus disease.

Bariatric surgery is also an area of expertise, mainly doing sleeve gastrectomies.

I am a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for initial consultation, hernia, gallbladder, varicose veins, skin lesions, fine needle biopsies, cryotherapy, drainage of abscesses, ingrown toenails and injection of haemorrhoids.

I am a preferred provider for NIB insurance company.

Consultants

  • Mr Rishi Ram

    General, Laparoscopic Gall bladder, Hernia and Upper GI Surgeon

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. 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 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 will be discussed with you at this time.
 
You will be seen within two weeks of referral but with urgent situations you can expect to be seen within 24 hours.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Free, Partial fees apply, Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Preferred provider for NIB insurance

An estimated cost will be provided for other surgical procedures if required. 

Mr Rishi Ram is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for a range of services including :

  • Consultations
  • Open or laparoscopic repair of inguinal hernia
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy with an intraoperative cholangiogram
  • Open or laparoscopic repair of umbilical hernia
  • Open repair of epigastric hernia
  • Open repair of incisional hernia
  • Open repair of femoral hernia
  • Fine needle aspiration (FNA)
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Skin lesion removal under LA or general anaesthesia
  • Curettage or diathermy
  • Skin biopsy
  • Varicose vein surgery
  • Injection of haemorrhoids
  • Drainage of abscesses

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Thu 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Franklin Specialist Clinic: regularly every fortnight.

Public Holidays: Closed Auckland Anniversary (26 Jan), Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (3 Apr), Easter Sunday (5 Apr), Easter Monday (6 Apr), ANZAC Day (observed) (27 Apr), King's Birthday (1 Jun), Matariki (10 Jul), Labour Day (26 Oct).
Christmas: Open 22 Dec — 24 Dec. Closed 25 Dec — 9 Jan.

Languages Spoken

English, Fiji Hindi, Hindi

Common Conditions

Hernias | Hernia repair
Gall stones | Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
Gastrointestinal disorders
Skin disorders managed by General Surgery
Varicose veins | vein treatment
Vasectomy - Office Procedure

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space, Quiet, low sensory environment

Additional Details

Face to face / Kanohi ki te Kanohi, Phone

Travel Directions

Click here for directions

Public Transport

Public transport - Train and buses are in walking distance to and from the clinic

Parking

There is parking available on the grounds of Kakariki Hospital for patients for clinic appointments. If there is no on-site parking, parking is usually available on the streets around the clinic.

Other

SOUTHERN CROSS AFFILIATED PROVIDER

NIB PREFERRED PROVIDER

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/private/general-surgery/mr-rishi-ram-general-surgeon/