Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.

• 

  Mr Robert Coup

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital, Kaitaia Hospital

• 

  Mr Marc Hirner

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital

• 

  Mr Gareth Laws

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital

• 

  Mr David Lyon

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital

• 

  Mr Jonathan Manson

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital, Dargaville Hospital, Kaitaia Hospital

• 

  Dr Margaret Pohl

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital, Bay of Islands Hospital

• 

  Mr Erin Ratahi

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital, Dargaville Hospital, Bay of Islands Hospital

• 

  Dr Kelly Vince

  Orthopaedic Surgeon

  Available at Whangarei Hospital, Dargaville Hospital, Bay of Islands Hospital

Your GP will send us a letter explaining your condition. We will make an appointment time for you, based on your health need, and send it directly to you. You will be seen in the outpatient clinic by specialist doctors who will discuss treatment options and recommendations with you.
You need to bring with you:

• Fracture Clinics

  These clinics are run by most orthopaedic departments for patients that have sustained an injury that has already been treated and further follow-up of that injury is required, to monitor progress of a healing bone, check the position of the bone in a cast and to decide when other steps… More

• General Outpatient Clinics

  These are clinics for patients that have been referred by their doctor for an orthopaedic opinion on a specific concern.… More

• Joint Replacement

  For elderly patients joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat damaged joints from wearing out, arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis.… More

• Hallux Rigidus (PDF, 87.2 KB)
  Patient Information on Stiff Big Toe
• Your Joint Journey (PDF, 209.9 KB)
  Describes the patient journey towards possible joint replacement

Useful Websites:

• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Frequently Asked Questions About Osteoarthritis of the Knee
• Arthritis of the Knee
• Total Hip Replacement
• Hip Implants
• Activities After Hip Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement
• Knee Implants
• Activities After a Knee Replacement
• Save Your Knees - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Ask an Orthopaedic Surgeon About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• For General Orthopaedic Information (AAOS)
• http://www.aofas.org/footcaremd/Pages/footcaremd.aspx-