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Counties Manukau Health Breast Clinic
Public Service, Breast, Cancer Network Group
Description
Consultants
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Dr Magdalena Biggar
Breast Surgeon and Clinical Lead
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Mr David Moss
Breast Surgeon & Lead Surgeon Breast Screen
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Dr Sandhya Pillai
Breast Surgeon
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Mr Garth Poole
Breast Surgeon
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Dr Stephanie Ulmer
Breast Surgeon
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Mrs Jenny Wagener
Breast Surgeon
Referral Expectations
Your appointment with the Breast Clinic
We understand you may be feeling worried and anxious about your appointment, but it may be reassuring to know that most breast problems are benign (noncancerous). You are welcome to bring a friend or relative with you. When you arrive please report to the reception desk at Module 9. Every effort will be made to see you as near as possible to your appointment time, however, there are sometimes delays, you will be kept informed if the Clinic is running late.
The clinic nurse will show you into the consulting room, where you will be asked to undress to the waist and put on a clean gown. You will be seen by a Consultant Breast Surgeon or a member of our Specialist Team. The Breast Care Nurses will be in Clinic and are happy to give further information you may require.
The doctor will take a history of your symptoms, including any family history of breast problems and any medication you are taking. The doctor will examine both your breasts and you may require further tests if it is thought necessary. Usually these tests will be carried out on the same day, so please allow enough time (2-3 hours) in case you need any tests.
Tests which may be carried out at the Breast Clinic
You may need one or more of the following:-
- Mammogram (a breast x-ray used to look at changes in the breasts)
- Ultrasound Scan
- Fine needle aspiration cytology or a core biopsy (these are methods to sample the contents of a lump)
For more information about these tests, see 'Procedures/Treatments' below.
Charges
There are no charges for services to public patients if you are lawfully in New Zealand and meet one of the Eligibility Directions specified criteria set by the Ministry of Health. If you do not meet the criteria, you will be declined access to the clinic and redirected to the private sector (in the rare circumstance where this information was not available prior to your clinic appointment, you will be required to pay for the full costs of any medical input you receive).
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website. https://www.health.govt.nz/new-zealand-health-system/eligibility-publicly-funded-health-services
CM Health has an eligibility team who can assist with any patient enquiries. If you have any queries, please email , phone: (09) 276 0060.
Procedures / Treatments
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Core biopsy or Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology
In some cases if a lump or abnormal area is found during the breast examination, a sample of cells will be taken using a 'biopsy device' or a fine needle.… More
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Mammography
A mammogram is a special type of x-ray used only for the breast.… More
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Ultrasound Scan
This uses high frequency sound waves to produce an image of the breast.… More
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Breast Reconstruction
When a breast has been removed (mastectomy) because of cancer or other disease, it is possible in most cases to reconstruct a breast similar to a natural breast.… More
Services Provided
Hospitals and cancer treatment centres
- Public hospitals
Cancer Types
Breast
Website
Contact Details
Manukau SuperClinic™
South Auckland
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Phone
(09) 277 1660 or FREEPHONE 0800 266 513
Email
Website
Manukau SuperClinic™ has a Call Centre to receive incoming calls related to outpatient services. The Call Centre is open to receive calls between 7:30 AM and 6:00 PM Monday to Friday.
Module 9
901 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland
Street Address
Module 9
901 Great South Road
Manurewa
Auckland
Postal Address
Manukau SuperClinic™
PO Box 98743
Manukau City
Manukau 2241
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This page was last updated at 5:46PM on May 17, 2022. This information is reviewed and edited by Counties Manukau Health Breast Clinic.