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Dr Rachael Harry - Hepatologist

Private Service, Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Hepatology

Description

Rachael Harry is a consultant hepatologist, specializing only in liver disease.

Rachael is one of five consultant hepatologists working on the New Zealand Liver Transplant Unit at Auckland Hospital looking after people with all types of liver disease including those who need assessment for and those who have undergone liver transplantation. Rachael is the only specialist who works in New Zealand with a private practice dedicated only to patients with liver disease.

Rachael has a wealth of experience in managing all kinds of liver diseases in adults as well as an interest in looking after adolescents and young adults in the adult health care setting.

Rachael has developed a particular interest in autoimmune liver disease for which she set up a dedicated clinic at Auckland Hospital which has one of the largest experiences in the country of these conditions.

Before moving to New Zealand in 2003, Rachael was trained at Kings College Hospital in London, one of the largest liver centres in Europe and also has worked as a consultant hepatologist in Manchester, UK  looking after large numbers of patients with alcohol related disease and viral hepatitis.

Rachael has worked with people with all types of liver disease for over 20 years and is confident in managing all types of liver problems, from the most serious to the more straightforward. She has a patient centred, collaborative approach to her practice and often receives positive feedback from patients and colleagues for her work.

Rachael’s private consulting rooms are at the MacMurray Digestive Diseases and Endoscopy Centre in Remuera. She is happy to see anyone who needs an opinion regarding their liver health. Rachael is happy to take referrals from medical practitioners or direct from patients themselves and contact is made through the reception staff at the MacMurrary Centre. 

Rachael has a busy private practice and there may sometimes be a waiting list to see her. If you consider your, or your patient's, appointment is needed sooner than you are offered, please let the reception staff know so that Rachael can arrange to accommodate them in a reasonable time frame.

 
What is Hepatology?

Hepatology is the study of diseases of the liver. Although I trained as a gastroenterologist and general physician, I have subsequently specialised further and now only work in hepatology. 

A hepatologist is a doctor specialising in the field of medicine which involves diseases of the liver. 

Consultants

Referral Expectations

I am happy to accept referrals from any medical practitioners and also to see patients who wish to refer themselves with any concerns about their liver health.

I am happy to provide reports for immigration regarding all aspects of liver disease including viral hepatitis and abnormal liver function tests.

Fees and Charges Description

Charges will be advised by the adminstration team at MacMurray on enquiry. 

Hours

Rachael generally works variable times on a Monday , Tuesday and Wednesday private practice. 

Common Conditions / Procedures / Treatments

Hepatitis

This is inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by viruses. Hepatitis B and C are viruses that can cause chronic (long term) inflammation and damage to the liver. These viruses are passed from person to person through body fluids. For more information about Hepatitis B and C see https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/ Alcohol can affect the liver and cause inflammation which, if long term, can damage the liver permanently.

This is inflammation of the liver, commonly caused by viruses.  Hepatitis B and C are viruses that can cause chronic (long term) inflammation and damage to the liver. These viruses are passed from person to person through body fluids.  For more information about Hepatitis B and C see https://www.hepatitisfoundation.org.nz/
Alcohol can affect the liver and cause inflammation which, if long term, can damage the liver permanently.
Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis is the term used to describe a diseased liver that has been badly scarred, usually due to many years of injury. Many people who have developed cirrhosis have no symptoms or have only fatigue, which is very common. However, as the cirrhosis progresses, symptoms often develop as the liver is no longer able to perform its normal functions. Symptoms include: swollen legs and an enlarged abdomen easy bruising and bleeding frequent bacterial infections malnutrition, especially muscle wasting in the temples and upper arms jaundice (a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes). Cirrhosis is diagnosed using a number of tests including: blood tests, ultrasound scans and a biopsy of the liver. Treatment options depend on the severity of damage to the liver and include dietary changes and avoidance of substances such as alcohol that can further damage the liver. Medication may be given to prevent complications and treat symptoms of liver failure. There is no cure other than liver transplantation.

Cirrhosis is the term used to describe a diseased liver that has been badly scarred, usually due to many years of injury. Many people who have developed cirrhosis have no symptoms or have only fatigue, which is very common. However, as the cirrhosis progresses, symptoms often develop as the liver is no longer able to perform its normal functions.
Symptoms include:
  •    swollen legs and an enlarged abdomen
  •    easy bruising and bleeding
  •    frequent bacterial infections
  •    malnutrition, especially muscle wasting in the temples and upper arms
  •    jaundice (a yellow tinge to the skin and eyes). 

Cirrhosis is diagnosed using a number of tests including: blood tests, ultrasound scans and a biopsy of the liver.

Treatment options depend on the severity of damage to the liver and include dietary changes and avoidance of substances such as alcohol that can further damage the liver. Medication may be given to prevent complications and treat symptoms of liver failure. There is no cure other than liver transplantation.

Jaundice
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Autoimmune Liver Disease
Liver Transplantation
Primary Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
Cholestatic Liver Diseases (Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cirrhosis)

Travel Directions

SOUTHBOUND from SH1

  • Take the Market Rd off ramp and turn left onto Market Rd.
  • At the junction of Market Rd and Remuera Rd turn left.
  • Turn left onto Dilworth Avenue and then first right onto MacMurray Rd.

NORTHBOUND from SH1
 

  • Take the Market Rd off ramp and turn right onto Market Rd.
  • From here the instructions are the same as above.

Public Transport

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Parking

There is ample off street parking provided at the clinic.

Contact Details

MacMurray Gastroenterology
5 MacMurray Road
Remuera
Auckland

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MacMurray Gastroenterology
5 MacMurray Road
Remuera
Auckland

This page was last updated at 2:51PM on September 11, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Dr Rachael Harry - Hepatologist.