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Dr Samantha WettasingheMBChB (Otago) DipOMG FRANZCOG

Gynaecologist/Obstetrician

Adelpha Care, 1 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 3110Ph. 07 570 6382 • Fx. 07 929 7629E. admin@adelphacare.co.nz • W. www.adelphacare.co.nz

• Heavy bleeding • Endometriosis• PCOS & Obesity• Polyps & Fibroids• Infertility• Urinary incontinence• Vaginal Prolapse• Vulval conditions• Menopause• Colposcopy• Mona Lisa Touch• Laparoscopy• Mirena• Novasure Ablation• Hysterectomy• Painful Intercourse

Dr Sam leads a multidisciplinary Womens health team and ensures all aspect of health are optimised for her patients. She assists clients to understand their conditions and provides a wide array of the latest treatment options. She has a special interest in minimal access surgery, pelvic pain, dyspareunia, vaginal laser, menstrual disorders, Obesity and Urodynamics for diagnosis in female incontinence. Having completed her specialist training with a focus on laparoscopy, she then worked in Tauranga Hospital and completed 2 years of pain studies through Otago University. Dr Sam is Director of Adelpha Care in Bethlehem and also works in Whakatane hospital.

Dr Sam off ers a number of day procedures at Adelpha Care including hysteroscopy, colposcopy, lletz, miscarriage management and Mona Lisa Touch Laser. Adelpha Care is a specialist Women’s Health centre, with pelvic physio, a dietician, weight management and other key allied health providers. It is based on both innovation and stylish comfort for a better client experience.

Dr Sam performs major surgeries at Grace Hospital including pelvic floor repair, laparoscopy, myomectomy, myosure and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

PSYCHIATRY

BAY OF PLENTY

Tan, Davin S R

P: 07 557 0989F: 07 571 6050m: 027 666 5353e: clinic@nexushealth.net.nzw: www.nexushealth.net.nzPromed House, Ste 2, 71 Tenth Ave, Tauranga 3110

Areas of SpecialisationPsychopharmacology, Youth & Adult Psychiatry, Forensic & Medicolegal Assessment, Psychiatric Report Writing, Assessment & treatment of ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis

Qualifications/MembershipsBHB MBChB FRANZCP Cert Forensic Psychiatry Cert Child & Adolescent Psychaitry

GENERAL SURGERY

BAY OF PLENTY

Vernon, David S R

P: 07 348 8049F: 07 348 8048e: kuirauspecs@xtra.co.nz1239 Ranolf St, Rotorua 3010

Areas of SpecialisationSkin surgery; Gall Bladder Surgery including Advanced Laparoscopic Biliary Procedures; Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery; Colorectal Surgery; Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Qualifications/MembershipsBHB 1985 (Auckland), MBChB 1988 (Auckland), FRACS 1995

Welcome to the Medical Specialist Updates Newsletter, from the publishers of the Medical Specialists & Hospitals NZ directory. This newsletter is your preview of new specialist profiles included in the next edition of the NZ Medical Specialists Directory - 64 pages of additional content in the next book - all already live on SR and healthpages.co.nz!

Bay of Plenty Region – New Specialists, Services & Locations

What’s New?Included in this Newsletter:

Psychiatry: Davin Tan

General Surgery: David Vernon, Anupam Modi, Robert Cable

Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Samantha Wettasinghe

Pain Management: Saad Anis

Dermatology: Amy Stanway, Skin Dermatology Institute - Ben Tallon & James Landero

Cardiology: Stuart Tie

Gastroenterology: Sunny Veerappan

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PAIN MANAGEMENT

BAY OF PLENTY

Anis, Saad S R

P: 07 543 4569F: 07 543 5230Level 1, 281 Cheyne Rd, Oropi, Tauranga 3112Hospitals Practicing At: Grace Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationInterventional Pain SpecialistMulti Disciplinary Pain Management

Qualifications/MembershipsMB ChB 1998 Liverpool, CCT (UK), FCARCSI Ireland 2008 CCT (Certificate of completion of training) UK Anaesthesia 2011FIPP 2014 NetherlandsFANZCA NZ/AUS 2017Vocational Registration Anaesthesia

Description of SpecialisationNeuropathic Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain & ComplexSpinal Pain. Interventional Pain procedures for Acute &Chronic Pain including Spinal injections, Joint injections,PRP injections, Radiofrequency Neurotomy & SpinalCord Stimulation, Botox Injections for Chronic Headache & Myofascial Trigger points

Specialist ExperienceClinical Director Chronic Pain Services, Bay Of PlentyDistrict Health BoardConsultant Anaesthetist & Pain Medicine, Bay Of PlentyDistrict Health BoardConsultant in Pain Management, Ashford & St PetersHospital NHS TrustSPR Anaesthesia, NHSFellowship in Pain Medicine. Birmingham, UK

Current PositionsBay of Plenty DHB – Clinical Director of the Chronic Pain Service as well as a Consultant Anaesthetist

GENERAL SURGERY

BAY OF PLENTY

Cable, Robert Loudon S R

F: 07 578 0822 P: 07 578 0823e: robert.cable@xtra.co.nze: info@generalsurgerytauranga.co.nzw: obesitysurgerytauranga.co.nzw: generalsurgerytauranga.co.nz180 Eleventh Ave, Tauranga 3110Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross

Areas of SpecialisationLaparoscopic SurgeryLap Band Surgery for ObesityLaparoscopic Sleeve GastrectomyLaparoscopic Surgery for: Gallstones, Hiatus Hernia, Gastro Oesophageal Reflux, Hernia Repairs, Appendicectomy, Division of Adhesions

Qualifications/MembershipsMBChB, FRACS, FRCS (Eng)

Expert Diagnosis and TreatmentSKIN is a small and specialised team, dedicated to providing the highest level of expert care in a warm and caring environment. As the only skin institute in New Zealand offering Dermatopathology, SKIN is in the unique position to offer you continuity of care from the earliest stages of screening, through clinical diagnosis and all levels of treatment and surgery. This gives you the best possible chance of accurate diagnosis as well as the reassurance of dealing with the same team through all stages of care.SKIN is headed by Dr Ben Tallon, a highly respected specialist Dermatologist and Dermatopathologist. The only practising Dermatopathologist in New Zealand with International Board qualifications.

752 Cameron Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty 3112Ph: 07 571 5548 • Fax: 07 571 5549 • EDI: skinderm

E-referral: skindermatologyreception@gmail.comwww.skindermatology.co.nz

Treatment for Common Skin Conditions• Acne • Eczema • Psoriasis • Skin rash • Pigmentation • Mole removal • Warts • Hair & nail disease • Allergy testingSkin Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment• Skin check • Skin cancer treatment • Skin cancer surgeryDermatopathology• Biopsy analysis serviceCosmetic Procedures• Botox® injections • Tissue fillers • Skin peels, glycolic and TCA

Dr Ben Tallon MBChB FRACP

ICDP-UEMS

Dr James Landero DO FAOCD FACOI BCIP

DERMATOLOGY

BAY OF PLENTY

Stanway, Amy b S R

P: 07 578 5350F: 07 578 5354e: amy.stanway@yahoo.co.nzw: www.davinciclinic.co.nz727 Cameron Rd, Tauranga 3112

Areas of SpecialisationMedical DermatologistSkin Cancer SpecialistFull Skin ChecksSkin LesionsMelanomaInflammatory DermatosesChildhood & Adult EczemaPsoriasisAcneAllergiesGenital Disorders

Qualifications/MembershipsMBChB, FRACPFellow of NZ Society of Dermatologists

CARDIOLOGY

BAY OF PLENTY

Tie, Stuart S R

F: 07 577 9964 P: 07 578 1208Ste 9, Promed House, 71 Tenth Ave, Tauranga 3110Other Languages Spoken: Chinese, Malaysian

Areas of Special InterestGeneral Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Management of Coronary Artery Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension Management, Ecocardiography, Angiography, Pre-operative assessments

Qualifications/MembershipsMBChB, FRACP, FCSANZ

Appointments AvailableOn request Call: 07 578 1208

GENERAL SURGERY

BAY OF PLENTY

Modi, Anupam S R

P: 07 921 2700F: 07 921 2701Southern Cross Hospital,58 Otonga Rd, Rotorua 3015Languages Spoken: English, HindiHospitals Practicing At: Rotorua Public, Southern Cross Hospital Rotorua

Areas of SpecialisationRoutine General Surgery, Breast Surgery, Onco-plastic Surgery, Breast Reconstructions, Breast Implant Surgery

Qualifications/MembershipsMBBS 1998, MS 1992, FRCS 1996 UK, CCST 2005 UK, MD(Acad. Surgery) 2005 UK

Description of SpecialisationGeneral Surgical procedures: Hernias, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Melanoma Surgery, Sentinel Lymphnode Biopsy, Breast Implant Surgery, Reconstruction

Specialist TrainingAdvanced Surgical Training in Oncoplastic Breast Surgery, Liverpool UK, Hull UKConsultant General & Oncolplastic Surgeon: UK 2003-2014Specialist General & Oncoplastic Surgeon: Lakes DHB (Rotorua & Taupo)Specialist General & Oncoplastic Surgeon: Southern Cross, Rotorua

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Canopy Cancer CareWorld class treatment, delivered locallyCanopy Cancer Care is a leading private oncology provider now also open in Tauranga. The new clinic will enable Bay of Plenty patients to receive world class cancer care, delivered locally. Canopy patients will have access to the highest standard of treatment including non-funded therapies. If you have an adult patient with cancer or lymphoma, Canopy Cancer Care could be the right solution.

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Phone: (07) 562 1366, Fax: (07) 577 0711Email: admintauranga@canopycancercare.co.nzwww.canopycancercare.co.nz

From L to R: Dr Michelle Head, Dr Richard North, Dr Elliott Brenman, Dr Joanna Jones

Appointments AvailableUrgent contact: (07) 562 1366

GASTROENTEROLOGY

BAY OF PLENTY

Veerappan, Sunny S R

P: 07 578 1208F: 07 577 9964Ste 9, Promed House, 71 Tenth Ave, Tauranga 3110edi: baycardiLanguages Spoken: English, Malay and TamilHospitals Practicing At: Tauranga and Grace Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationGeneral Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Pancreatic and Liver Diseases (Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C); Endoscopy (Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy), Therapeutic Endoscopy (oesophageal, gastric, duodenal and colonic stenting, APC, dilatation, polypectomy, EMR) and ERCP

Qualifications/MembershipsMB Bch BAO (Dublin, Ireland) 2002, MRCP (Ireland) 2005, MD (Ireland) 2011CCST Gastroenterology & General Medicine (Ireland) 2012Therapeutic Endoscopy Fellowship (ERCP & EMR) 2013– Perth, Western AustraliaFRACP NZ (Internal Medicine & Gastroenterology)

ONCOLOGY

BAY OF PLENTY

Brenman, Elliott S R

P: 07 562 1366F: 07 577 0711m: 027 406 5702e: elliott.brenman@canopycancercare.co.nzw: www.canopycancercare.co.nz850 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112Hospitals Practicing At: Canopy Tauranga, Tauranga Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationGenitourinary, Gynaecological, Lung, MelanomaSpecialist Experience includes: Trained in UK. Full membership to the Royal College of Physicians (UK). Granted fellowship to ACORD. Awarded the prize for clinical research re ovarian cancer outcomes in NZ. Heavily involved in clinical trials & research.Year of Registration as Specialist 2015

Qualifications/MembershipsBMedSci, BMBS, MRCP (UK), FRACP

Head, Michelle b S R

P: 07 562 1366F: 07 577 0711m: 027 509 1060e: michelle.head@canopycancercare.co.nzw: www.canopycancercare.co.nz850 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112Hospitals Practicing At: Canopy Tauranga, Tauranga Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationBreast, Head & Neck, Gastro-intestinal, Lymphoma, Lung, MelanomaSpecialist Experience includes: Investigator on more than 20 clinical trials & has published in peer reviewed journals. Clinical Teaching Supervisor.Year of Registration as Specialist 2011

Qualifications/MembershipsBHB, MBChB, FRACP

Jones, Joanna b S R

P: 07 562 1366F: 07 577 0711m: 027 563 7380e: joanna.jones@canopycancercare.co.nzw: www.canopycancercare.co.nz850 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112Hospitals Practicing At: Canopy Tauranga, Tauranga Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationBreast, GynaecologicalSpecialist Experience includes: Completed specialist oncology training in Australia, working at many regional centres in South East Queensland including Royal Brisbane Hospital, Princess Alexandra & Mater Adult Hospital. Awarded a fellowship to attend ACORD in 2012Year of Registration as Specialist 2013

Qualifications/MembershipsBHB, MBChB, Clin Dip Pall Med, FRACP

North, Richard S R

P: 07 562 1366F: 07 577 0711m: 021 870 676e: richard.north@canopycancercare.co.nzw: www.canopycancercare.co.nz850 Cameron Rd, Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112Hospitals Practicing At: Canopy Tauranga, Tauranga Hospital

Areas of SpecialisationGenitourinary, Gastro-Intestinal, Head & Neck, Lung, Lymphoma, MelanomaSpecialist Experience includes: Completed fellowship training in Newcastle Australia working at the ANZ

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