Specialty - Gynaecology

Overview

Gynaecology is the specialty concerned with medical and surgical conditions of the female reproductive system (except from those related to pregnancy and child-birth, which is obstetrics). The female reproductive system comprises of the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, the uterus and the vagina.

Service provided includes:-

• General Gynaecological consultations
• Laparoscopy - Keyhole surgery including sterilisation using a telescope through the abdominal wall.
• Colposcopy - Using a microscope to view the cervix where there has been an abnormal smear.
• Hysteroscopy - A telescope is used to check the cavity of the uterus.
• A range of surgery including hysterectomy (both abdominal and vaginal), prolapse surgery and acute gynaecological surgical services.

Patients Expectations

If your problem is not acute, your GP/Referrer will request an appointment in the outpatient clinic if they are concerned about your condition and feel that you require a specialist opinion. One of our Specialists will review the referral letter and assign a priority based on the information provided.

Very urgent cases are usually seen within a few weeks, but other cases may have to wait a longer time. However each month we receive more referrals than can be actually seen. Information regarding the waiting times can be obtained by selecting the link under “Waiting Times” below.

The specialist may organise an investigation/tests rather than arranging a clinic appointment so that further information can be obtained about your condition. This may result in either an appointment or a letter to your GP/Referrer with recommendations regarding your condition.

Consultants
Tauranga
Dr M John	Dr R Speed	Dr M Seidel	Dr E Ozumba
Dr R Harkett	Dr C Thurnell	Dr WJ McAuley
Whakatane
Dr N Vijayapalan	Dr M Butler	Dr C Noriega

 

Referral / First Specialist Assessment

A threshold for FSA referral acceptance has been set to assist with MOH waiting time compliance. Please refer to the FSA Waiting Times link for further information.

• The National Access Criteria for First Assessment (ACA) is available to view:
  Gynaecology ACA Tool

Treatment List

• For further information of the CPAC criteria:
  Gynaecology General / Gynaecology HD Version / Gynaecology Infertility / Gynaecology Sterilisation

Waiting Times

• Bay of Plenty Waiting times for Treatment are available to view:
  Treatment Waiting Times

Contact Details

Postal: Referral Receipt Centre, BOPDHB, Private Bag 12024, Tauranga 3142

Fax: 07 578 9571

Phone: 0800 333 477