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Waitematā DHB Orthopaedic Services
Public Service
Description
Consultants
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Mr Ali Bayan
Trauma, Arthroplasty, Soft Tissue, Knee, Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Mr Clayton Chan
Trauma, Spine, Arthroplasty and Revision Surgery
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Mr Anthony Cheng
Orthopaedic Surgeon - Hand & Wrist Surgery & Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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Mr Simon Chinchanwala
Hand & Wrist Surgery, and Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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Mr John Cullen
Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Mr Tony Danesh-Clough
Trauma, Arthroplasty Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Mr Robert Elliott
Trauma, Arthroplasty, Shoulder Surgery
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Mr Bill Farrington
Trauma, Arthroplasty Surgery
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Mr Phillip Insull
Spine Surgery
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Mr Peter Misur
Trauma, Arthroplasty Surgery, Hip & Knee Surgery
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Mr Peter Mutch
General Orthopaedic, Shoulder, Knee and Hand Surgery
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Mr Peter Poon
Trauma, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
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Mr Dean Schluter
Trauma, Knee Surgery, Foot and Ankle Arthroplasty, Revision Hip and Knee Surgery
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Mr Joshua Sevao
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Mr Rob Sharp
Trauma, Arthroplasty Surgery
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Mr Eric Swanton
Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Mr Matt Walker
Trauma, Arthroplasty Surgery, Soft Tissue Surgery, Knee Surgery - Clinical Director
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Mr Edward Yee
Trauma, Spinal Surgery, Foot and Ankle Surgery
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Mr Albert Yoon
Hand & Wrist Surgery
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Mr Simon Young
Trauma, Shoulder Surgery, Knee Surgery
Referral Expectations
Your GP will send us a letter explaining your condition. If you meet the criteria for acceptance to the service an appointment will be made for you, and sent directly to you. Based on the information in your doctor's letter, patients with more serious conditions will be seen earlier.
You will be seen in the outpatient clinic by a specialist doctor who will discuss treatment options with you.
You need to bring with you:
- Any letters or reports from your doctor or other hospital.
- Any X-Rays, CT or MRI films and reports.
- All medicines you are taking including herbal and natural remedies.
- Your pharmaceutical entitlement card.
- Your ACC number, if you have one.
Procedures / Treatments
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Fracture Clinics
These clinics are run by the Orthopaedic Department for patients who have sustained an injury that has already been treated, and a further follow-up of that injury is required. … More
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Orthopaedic Outpatient Clinics
These are clinics for patients who have been referred by their doctor for an orthopaedic opinion on a specific problem.… More
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Specialty Clinics
These are clinics which specialise in treating specific parts of the body or specific conditions.… More
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Joint Replacement Surgery (Arthroplasty) - Including Patient Information Videos
For elderly patients, joint replacement surgery is commonly required to treat joints damaged from arthritis or other forms of joint disease including rheumatoid arthritis.… More
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Arthroscopy
An arthroscope is a small fibre optic telescope that can be introduced into a joint and allows surgery to be carried out for certain conditions using fine and small instruments. This eliminates the need for large incisions. … More
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Soft Tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments)
Orthopaedic surgery also includes surgery to muscles, tendons and ligaments. This may be required to alter muscle balance around a joint or to repair one of these damaged structures. More
Document Downloads
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Surgical Patient Information
(PDF, 85.7 KB)
Information pamphlet for day and overnight stay for surgical patients at Waitakere Hospital.
Includes information on:
Preparing for surgery
What to bring with you
What to do upon discharge
Your rights and obligations -
Surgical Unit - Waitakere Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery Information Sheet
(PDF, 299.7 KB)
Instructions for Orthopaedic Surgery patients.
Visiting Hours
Visiting times for Wards 7 & 9 are 8am-8pm daily.
Please arrange with the Charge Nurse for out of hours visiting.
Website
Contact Details
North Shore Hospital
North Auckland
Phone
09-486-8900
Fax
09-486-8315
Website
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
North Shore City 0622
Street Address
124 Shakespeare Road
Takapuna
North Shore City 0622
Postal Address
North Shore Hospital
Private Bag 93 503
Takapuna
North Shore City 0740
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This page was last updated at 3:24PM on December 4, 2020. This information is reviewed and edited by Waitematā DHB Orthopaedic Services.