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Counties Manukau Health Respiratory
Public Service
Description
- Respiratory Physicians (doctors who specialise in treating conditions of the lungs)
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Respiratory and Sleep Physiologist
- Physiotherapists
- Registrars (doctors training to be specialists)
- Community Health Workers
- Lung Cancer Coordinators
- Lung Function Team
Consultants
Note: Please note below that some people are not available at all locations.
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Dr Leon Chang
Respiratory Physician
Available at all locations.
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Dr Paul Dawkins
Respiratory Physician
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Associate Professor Jeff Garrett
Respiratory Physician
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Dr Stuart Jones
Respiratory Physician
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Dr Wendy McRae
Respiratory Physician
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Dr Conor O'Dochartaigh
Respiratory Physician, Clinical Head of Respiratory
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Dr Dilushini Silva
Respiratory Physician
Available at all locations.
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Dr Andrew G Veale
Respiratory Physician
Available at Middlemore Hospital, Manukau SuperClinic™
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Dr Conroy Wong
Respiratory Physician
Available at all locations.
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Dr Elaine Yap
Respiratory Physician
Available at all locations.
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Dr Lit Yoong
Respiratory Physician
Available at all locations.
Referral Expectations
Your GP will refer you to one of our clinics if they are concerned about your lungs or breathing and want a specialist opinion. The referral is prioritised depending on urgency, with waiting times of 2 weeks to 6 months.
You may be sent a questionnaire before your clinic visit to help us make a diagnosis and decide if any tests need to be done before you see a specialist.
Recommendations and options regarding your diagnosis and treatment plan will be discussed with you and a letter will be sent to your GP.
You need to bring to your appointment:
- any letters or reports from your doctor or another hospital
- any X-rays, CT (computer tomography) or MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) films and reports
- all medicines you are currently taking, including herbal and natural remedies
- your pharmaceutical entitlement card
If you have any change in your condition before you come to your appointment, please see your GP immediately.
Outpatient clinics are held at:
• Manukau SuperClinic™ Module 7
• Botany SuperClinic™
Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments
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Asthma
Asthma symptoms include coughing, wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest and trouble breathing.… More
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Blood Gas Tests
This is similar to a blood test but instead of a needle going into a vein it is inserted briefly into a small artery in your wrist. A small amount of blood is taken and sent to the laboratory to test for the amount of oxygen your blood is carrying.… More
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Bronchoscopy
During this test a thin fibreoptic tube is inserted into your breathing tubes, through the mouth or nose, to view the tubes.… More
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Chest X-ray
A chest X-ray is normally undertaken to check the chest wall, lungs and heart.… More
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
This term is used to describe lung disease where the breathing tubes become scarred and the surrounding tissue and air sacs inside the lungs become damaged.… More
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Computer Tomography (CT) Scan
With CT you can see much more detail than with a normal X-ray.… More
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Fine Needle Aspirate
Depending on what is seen on the CT scan an additional test can be done where a fine needle is inserted into your chest into the cancer and some cells sucked up into the needle. This is done while taking pictures with the CT scanner to guide the doctor as… More
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Home Oxygen Therapy
Why do we need oxygen?
Oxygen is essential for life.… More -
Lung Cancer
This is when cells divide and grow in an uncontrolled fashion in the lung tissue.… More
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Lung Function Tests
You may be advised to take lung function tests to find out how much air moves in and out as you breathe.… More
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Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)?
If the muscles at the back of the throat relax too much the airway becomes completely blocked and breathing stops.… More
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Peak Flow Meter
This is a small hand-held tube that can measure the flow of air coming from your breathing tubes. You can have one at home and measure your peak flow by blowing into it as hard and fast as possible. You will be shown how to use it.… More
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Spirometers
Spirometry is a test which measures the speed at which your lungs can be filled and emptied of air. It can be used to diagnose problems of breathing and monitor the usefulness of treatment.… More
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Home Insulation Programmes
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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 required to pay for the full costs of any medical treatment you receive during your stay.
To check whether you meet the specified eligibility criteria, visit the Ministry of Health website
For any applicable charges, please phone the Accounts Receivable Office on (09) 276 0060.
Visiting Hours
Visiting times are between 2pm and 8pm. Visitors are restricted to two at a time.
Children are welcome, but must be supervised by an adult.
Contact Details
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This page was last updated at 7:57AM on December 5, 2019. This information is reviewed and edited by Counties Manukau Health Respiratory.