Starship Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service

Starship Child Health, Central Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 307 4949 ext 23230 (ward) (09) 307 4949 ext 23621 (clinic)
Email pccsadmin@adhb.govt.nz

Administration/General Enquiries:
Ph 09 307 4949 ext 23621 | Mob 021 0800 834
Email PCCSAdmin@adhb.govt.nz

Cardiac Nurse Specialists:
Ph (09) 630 9972 | Mob 021 915 743
Email Paedcard.ns@adhb.govt.nz


Surgical Booking Scheduler:
Ph (09) 630 9946 | Mob 021 915 743
Email CardPaedBO@adhb.govt.nz 

Cardiac Catheter/CT/MRI Scheduler:
Ph (09) 623 6496 ext 23618 | Mob 021 532 167

Electrophysiology Scheduler:
Ph (09) 307 4949 ext 23643 | Mob 021 241 4402 

Heart Registry Custodian: 
Ph 0800 746 445
Email HeartRegistry@adhb.govt.nz

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Street Address

2 Park Road
Grafton
Auckland 1023

Postal Address

Starship Child Health
Private Bag 92 024
Auckland Mail Centre
Auckland 1142
New Zealand

Description

The Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) is a national service based on Level 3, in the link between Starship and Auckland City Hospital. The service moved from a combined adult/child facility at Greenlane Hospital to a purpose-built facility at Starship Children's Hospital in December 2003.

We are the sole provider of cardiology and cardiac surgical services for infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease in New Zealand and parts of the Pacific Basin. We provide cardiac care across the life spectrum with a fetal cardiology service through to care of those born with congenital heart disease who are now adults (ACHD).  Continued diagnosis and treatment improvements mean our patient population is growing and with it, our service.

Inpatient care ranges from simple overnight procedures to complex heart operations.

We also have an extensive network of outreach clinics and offer consultation and support to clinicians caring for patients within the regional hospital setting.

Our team is made up of health professionals from many different areas. Together, we aim to provide the best possible care for children and adults with congenital and acquired heart problems. We include:

  • Paediatric cardiac surgeons and cardiologists
  • Paediatric anaesthetists
  • Specialist nurses
  • Ward doctors and nurses
  • Allied health professionals
  • Technical staff
  • Social workers and psychologists
  • Play therapists and teachers
  • Administrative support
  • Clinical psychologist

In addition there is an active clinical research and audit programme that includes collaborative ventures with academic groups nationally and internationally.

Referral Expectations

The Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS) provides cardiac specialist care for children and adults living with cardiac disease across New Zealand.

For children living within the Auckland District Health Board (AHDB) area, referrals are accepted from General Practitioners. For children living outside of the ADHB area, referrals are primarily through the local paediatrician, but in rural areas where access is difficult, General Practitioner referrals are accepted.

If your child requires acute/urgent cardiac assessment, you will be asked to bring your child to be seen and reviewed in the Children's Emergency Department.

If your problem is not urgent, your referring doctor will write a letter to PCCS asking for an appointment for your child in the Outpatient clinic. When you come to clinic you will be seen by a member of the cardiac team, who will ask questions about your child's illness and examine him/her to try to determine or confirm the diagnosis. Your child may need to have some tests (e.g. blood tests, electrocardiogram (ECG), x-rays, scans etc). Sometimes this can be done during one clinic visit, but for some conditions this will mean having follow-up appointments. Your child's visit can take several hours, depending on the tests required.

Once a diagnosis has been made, the medical staff will discuss treatment with you. In some cases this will mean surgery, while others can be managed with medication and advice. If surgery is advised, your child will be put on the surgical waiting list. The steps involved in the surgical process and the likely outcome are usually discussed with you at this time. See the factsheet 'Heart Surgery for Children' for more information.

Hours

8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Contact Hours: 08:30 - 16:00

Procedures / Treatments

Fetal cardiology
Paediatric inpatient services
Paediatric outpatient services
Adult congenital cardiac diseases (ACHD) service
ACHD Inpatient services
ACHD Outpatient services
Transition services
Cardiac inherited diseases service
Cardiac catheterisation
Echocardiogram
Exercise test

Other

Information on Kidshealth.org.nz:

Other helpful websites:

Support groups:


Ward 23B Discharge Education Video

Website

starship.org.nz/patients-and-families

https://www.healthpoint.co.nz/public/cardiology/starship-green-lane-paediatric-and-congenital/