Established in 1996, Oxford Women’s Health is located on level 1 of Forte Health, 132 Peterborough Street, Christchurch. Oxford Women’s Health is committed to providing leading edge diagnostic and treatment options, and outstanding patient care.
At Oxford Women's Health we bring together Christchurch's most highly respected gynaecologists and Allied Health Professionals.
Our specialists and health professionals lead the way in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of women's health issues. These include hysteroscopic and advanced laparoscopic surgery, investigating and treating endometriosis, menopause, menstrual problems, pelvic pain, fertility, breast surgery, gynaecological endocrinology, nutrition and diet.
We strive to be leaders in our fields and maintain our reputation for advanced laparoscopic surgery. As a team we are proud to be pioneers of innovation and technology that, along with our personable approach, improves the quality of patients' lives. We are driven by the very best patient outcomes.
We are located in the Forte Health facility which provides state-of-the-art facilities.
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Our O & G Consultants are:
- Dr Fiona Bach
- Dr Janene Brown
- Mr Richard Dover
- Mr Michael East
- Mr Simon Jones
- Mr Benjamin Sharp
- Mr John Short
- Dr Olivia Smart
- Dr Madeleine Stringer
Gynaecological Oncology
Oncoplastic Breast Surgery:
We run several gynaecology-related clinics:
Endometriosis Centre
Menopause Centre
- Dr Anna Fenton, Gynaecological Endocrinologist
- Dr Anna Gilmour, GP with special interest in Menopause
- Dr Lauren Goldschmidt, GP with special interest in Menopause
- Dr Victoria Price, GP with special interest in Menopause
- Dr Sarah Robson, GP with special interest in Menopause
- Dr Samanthi Rambadagalla, GP with special interest in Menopause
- Dr Rachel Copland, GP with special interest in Menopause based in Queenstown
Physiotherapy
- Niamh Clerkin, Physiotherapist
- Rowan Parsons, Physiotherapist
- Hazel Cutler, Physiotherapist
- Jo Hopkinson-Haigh, Mindful Physiotherapy
Dietitian and Nutrition Consultants
Psychology
Our team approach in this highly specialised clinical practice ensures better results for our patients. By sharing our knowledge, we have developed new techniques and new operating procedures to assist our patients to recover more quickly. Similarly, a commitment to cooperative research ensures academic contribution continues internationally.
One of our strengths is the ability to see urgent cases without delay. Our emergency gynaecological consultation service is just a phone call away.
In addition to our rooms at 132 Peterborough Street we provide clinics at the following satellite centres. For all appointments please phone (03) 379 0555 or email info@oxfordwomenshealth.co.nz:
- Christchurch
- Blenheim
- Ashburton
- Pegasus
- Greymouth
- Queenstown
- Invercargill
What is Gynaecology?
Gynaecology is the area of medicine that deals with health issues and conditions that are specific to women. This generally includes the female reproductive organs and genitalia. The reproductive organs consist of the ovaries that release an egg every month, the fallopian tubes that lead from the ovaries, the uterus (womb), which is where a baby will grow if the egg is fertilised during sexual intercourse, the cervix (opening of the uterus) and the vagina.
Laparoscopy
Many gynaecological investigations are performed by laparoscopy. This is a procedure to view the inside of the abdomen (stomach) through a specially lit type of mini telescope (laparoscope) that is inserted through a small cut in the abdomen. The laparoscope also contains a small camera that sends pictures to a screen that the doctor can watch.
Sometimes surgical procedures (keyhole surgery) can be performed at the same time. A laparoscopy is performed under a general anaesthetic (you are asleep).
