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Dr Simon McDowell
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2002 Otago; FRANZCOG 2013
Profile
Simon is uniquely qualified. He is one of the first surgeons in New Zealand to complete an AGES fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery. This two year training program was completed in Brisbane, Australia, and focused on the minimally invasive management of endometriosis, hysterectomy, fibroids and ovarian cysts.
Simon is also one of a handful of practitioners in New Zealand who is a formally qualified fertility sub-specialist (CREI). Simon primarily focuses on gynaecology at his Wakefield Clinic and manages patients with fertility issues through his rooms at Fertility Associates.
Simon holds a public role at Wellington Women's Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Otago. He is dedicated to teaching both medical students and registrars. Simon is widely published in medical journals and has ongoing research projects.
Finally Simon is a honest and caring doctor who prides himself on working hard for his patients and achieving the best possible outcome.
Qualifications: FRANZCOG CREI MBCHB PGDipOMG MrMED
Specialist Training: Fellowships in Advanced Laparoscopic surgery and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (Brisbane). General Obstetrics and Gynaecology training (lower North Island). Primary medical degree (University of Otago). AGES accredited fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery. Subspecialty qualification in Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (CREI).
Interests
- Laparoscopic management of menstrual disorders
- Female infertility
- Pelvic pain including endometriosis.
- Endometriosis
- Fertility
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic Surgery (Gynae)
- Menstrual problems
- Colposcopy
- Gynaecology
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Infertility
- Reproductive endocrinology.
Simon also has special interests in pelvic pain, ovarian cysts and fibroids.
Title or Designation
Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
Full NZ Registration Date
12 December 2003
Vocational Scope
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Contact Details
Dr Simon McDowell is available at the following services:
Dr Simon McDowell - Gynaecologist & Fertility Specialist
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Specialist Centre, 99 Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington
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Phone
(04) 381 8120
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Fax
(04) 381 8121
Healthlink EDI
evohcare
Email
Private Services
Fertility Associates - Central
This service is available at the following locations:
155 The Terrace, Wellington
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Phone
(04) 384 8401
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Fax
(04) 384 8402
Healthlink EDI
fertawtn
Email
Website
445 Ferguson Street, Palmerston North
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Phone
(04) 384 8401
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Fax
(04) 384 8402
Healthlink EDI
fertawtn
Email
Website
Fertility Associates - Te Manawa Taki | Midlands
This service is available at the following location:
75 Customhouse Street, Gisborne
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Phone
(04) 384 8401
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Fax
(04) 384 8402
Healthlink EDI
fertaham
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital - Gynaecology
This service is available at the following location:
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital
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Phone
04 910 2160
Healthlink EDI
wgtnmspc
Email
Website
Wakefield Hospital - Gynaecology
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website