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Mr David Crabb
Specialist
Qualifications
MB BS 1971 Newcastle; FRACS 1979
Profile
David began to practise in New Zealand in 1983 as a consultant plastic surgeon. He has practised in Northland, Auckland and the Regional Plastic Surgery Centre at various times. He is currently working to upscale the Plastic Surgery service in Northland and is taking part in the Northern Regional Review of services at a planning level. He is also involved with the Ministry of Health in developing a new national threshold for treatment systems for our hospitals.
His recent focus has been the establishment of a breast reconstructive service and skin cancer reconstruction service, which is going well.
David has had a wide exposure to all facets of plastic surgery and wide experience.
He is a founding member of the New Zealand Foundation for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and continues to maintain his membership.
He has been elected corresponding member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery for some years and continues to be involved in such projects as outcome studies and benchmarking. David has been benchmarked as being in the top quartile when judged by patients on outcome and ranked against his American peers, particularly in the field of Cosmetic Surgery.
David is actively engaged in research with scientists at the University of Auckland and is pioneering the use of topical gels that block Connexin expression to improve scars after surgery and projects to raise the effectiveness of treatments for skin cancer through applied immunology.
David has a longstanding interest in skin cancer prevention, which is incorporated into his practice as are the opportunities for patients to access the latest developments from research endeavours.
Interests
- Skin cancer surgery
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Cosmetic surgery
Title or Designation
Plastic Surgeon
Post-fellowship Training
David Crabb has completed overseas fellowships in reconstructive microsurgery in Melbourne and a senior clinical fellowship in the London Regional Plastic Surgery Centre.
Full NZ Registration Date
17 May 1974
Vocational Scope
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Scope of Practice
General, Vocational
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Contact Details
Mr David Crabb is available at the following services:
David Crabb - Northland Plastic Surgery
This service is available at the following locations:
4 Vinery Lane, Whangārei
Phone
(09) 438 8514
Fax
(09) 438 8518
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Email
Website
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Rodney Surgical Centre, 77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth, Auckland
Phone
(09) 438 8514
Fax
(09) 438 8518
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Make a booking now for a consultation.
Private Surgical Services
Kensington Hospital
This service is available at the following location:
Kensington Hospital, Whangārei
Phone
(09) 437 9080
Fax
(09) 437 9081
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Website
Rodney Surgical Centre
This service is available at the following location:
Rodney Surgical Centre, 77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth, Auckland
Phone
(09) 425 1190 or Toll Free 0800 425 007
Fax
(09) 425 0115
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Email
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