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MacMurray Centre - Waikato (formerly Cambridge Specialist Centre)

Private Service, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Respiratory, Endoscopy (Gastroenterology)

Today

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Description

Welcome to the MacMurray Centre Waikato. We have recently changed our trading name from the Cambridge Specialist Centre. There is no change in the daily operations of the clinic, and the doctors, directors and owners remain the same. 

Our objective is to provide rapid access to specialist care.  We have a purpose built facility in Cambridge that has advanced and innovative technology to enable timely disease detection, prevention and cure. We have succeeded in creating an environment of evidence based clinical excellence where an individual patient’s health needs are the first priority.

We have a team of specialists and endoscopists who deliver a range of services to support the full spectrum of digestive health. 

Our services include:

  • Specialist Consultations - Gastroenterologist, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery, Respiratory, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Psychology and Dietetics.
  • Endoscopy (Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy and Bronchoscopy)
  • Capsule Endoscopy (PillCamTM)
  • Oesophageal Physiology Testing (BRAVO, 24 hour pH Impedance Study)
  • Breath Testing for Food Intolerances & SIBO
  • Testing for Helicobacter Pylori
  • Iron Infusions
  • Haemorrhoid Treatment
  • Fibroscans

 

Staff

Our specialists are up to date, accountable and experienced and work closely together to provide total care for your health. See more information below under 'Consultants'.
Our team also includes, Miriam Wood our health psychologist, Rachel Conway our dietitian.

Consultants

Ages

Child / Tamariki, Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Anyone can access, Casual (not enrolled) patients, Enrolled patients, Contact us, Referral, Make an appointment

Referral Expectations

Referral information for GPs here

Fees and Charges Description

MacMurray is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and NIB first choice provider. Please contact us for further details.

Hours

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Mon – Fri 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Public Holidays: Closed Waitangi Day (6 Feb), Good Friday (18 Apr), Easter Sunday (20 Apr), Easter Monday (21 Apr), ANZAC Day (25 Apr), King's Birthday (2 Jun), Matariki (20 Jun), Labour Day (27 Oct).

Procedures / Treatments

Endoscopy

Gastroscopy Colonoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Capsule Endoscopy Bronchoscopy
Gastroscopy

Colonoscopy

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy

Bronchoscopy
Peptic Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are sores or eroded areas that form in the lining of the digestive tract. They usually occur in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the duodenum (duodenal ulcer), which is the first part of the small intestine. People with peptic ulcers can have a wide variety of symptoms and signs, can be completely symptom-free or, much less commonly, can develop potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding. Signs and symptoms of ulcers include: pain / burning or discomfort (usually in the upper abdomen) bloating an early sense of fullness with eating lack of appetite nausea vomiting bleeding, which is made apparent by blood in the stool, either in noticeable or microscopic amounts (very brisk bleeding will result in black and tarry stools that smell bad). Smoking, alcohol, anti-inflammatory medication and aspirin increase the risk of developing ulcers. Psychological stress and dietary factors (once thought to be the cause of ulcers) do not appear to have a major role in their development. Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that is frequently found in the stomach is a major cause of stomach ulcers. If this is found you will be given a course of antibiotics. Diagnosis is made by the history, examination and sometimes blood tests. You may be asked to have a gastroscopy (see above) to clarify the diagnosis and aid with treatment. Treatment consists of medication to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach which aids in the healing of ulcers and avoidance of things that cause ulcers in the first place.
Peptic ulcers are sores or eroded areas that form in the lining of the digestive tract. They usually occur in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the duodenum (duodenal ulcer), which is the first part of the small intestine.
People with peptic ulcers can have a wide variety of symptoms and signs, can be completely symptom-free or, much less commonly, can develop potentially life-threatening complications such as bleeding. Signs and symptoms of ulcers include:
  • pain / burning or discomfort (usually in the upper abdomen)
  • bloating
  • an early sense of fullness with eating
  • lack of appetite
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • bleeding, which is made apparent by blood in the stool, either in noticeable or microscopic amounts (very brisk bleeding will result in black and tarry stools that smell bad).
Smoking, alcohol, anti-inflammatory medication and aspirin increase the risk of developing ulcers. Psychological stress and dietary factors (once thought to be the cause of ulcers) do not appear to have a major role in their development.
Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria that is frequently found in the stomach is a major cause of stomach ulcers.  If this is found you will be given a course of antibiotics.
Diagnosis is made by the history, examination and sometimes blood tests.  You may be asked to have a gastroscopy (see above) to clarify the diagnosis and aid with treatment.
Treatment consists of medication to reduce the amount of acid in the stomach which aids in the healing of ulcers and avoidance of things that cause ulcers in the first place.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

There are two types of IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. In these conditions, the immune system attacks the lining of the colon causing inflammation and ulceration, bleeding and diarrhoea. In ulcerative colitis this only involves the large intestine, whereas in Crohn’s disease areas within the entire intestine can be involved. Both diseases are chronic (long term) with symptoms coming (relapse) and going (remission) over a number of years. Symptoms depend on what part of the intestine is involved but include: abdominal pain diarrhoea with bleeding tiredness fevers infections around the anus (bottom) weight loss can occur if the condition has been present for some time. Diagnosis is made when the symptoms, examination and blood tests suggest inflammatory bowel disease, infection is ruled out, and you undergo a colonoscopy with biopsy. Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and what part of the intestine is affected. Medication is aimed at suppressing the immune system, which is harming the lining of the bowel. This is done via oral or intravenous medication as well as medication given as an enema (via the bottom). Other treatments include changes in the diet to optimise nutrition and health. Treatment in some cases requires surgery to remove affected parts of the bowel. For more information see www.crohnsandcolitis.org.nz
There are two types of IBD, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.  In these conditions, the immune system attacks the lining of the colon causing inflammation and ulceration, bleeding and diarrhoea.  In ulcerative colitis this only involves the large intestine, whereas in Crohn’s disease areas within the entire intestine can be involved.  Both diseases are chronic (long term) with symptoms coming (relapse) and going (remission) over a number of years.
Symptoms depend on what part of the intestine is involved but include:                          
  •  abdominal pain
  •  diarrhoea with bleeding
  •  tiredness
  •  fevers
  •  infections around the anus (bottom) 
  •  weight loss can occur if the condition has been present for some time.
Diagnosis is made when the symptoms, examination and blood tests suggest inflammatory bowel disease, infection is ruled out, and you undergo a colonoscopy with biopsy.
Treatment depends on the severity of the symptoms and what part of the intestine is affected.  Medication is aimed at suppressing the immune system, which is harming the lining of the bowel.  This is done via oral or intravenous medication as well as medication given as an enema (via the bottom).  Other treatments include changes in the diet to optimise nutrition and health.  Treatment in some cases requires surgery to remove affected parts of the bowel.  For more information see  www.crohnsandcolitis.org.nz
Oesophageal Testing

BRAVO pH Study Oesophageal pH-Impedance Study Oesophageal Manometry
BRAVO pH Study

Oesophageal pH-Impedance Study

Oesophageal Manometry
Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoid Treatment
Haemorrhoid Treatment
Breath Testing

Helicobacter Pylori Testing Food Intolerance Testing SIBO Testing
Helicobacter Pylori Testing

Food Intolerance Testing

SIBO Testing
Fibroscan
Infusions

Iron Infusion
Iron Infusion

Parking

Patient parking is provided on-site

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Website

macmurray.co.nz/

Contact Details

21 Hamilton Road, Cambridge

Waikato

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

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21 Hamilton Road
Cambridge
Waikato 3434

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21 Hamilton Road
Cambridge
Waikato 3434

This page was last updated at 1:18PM on January 29, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by MacMurray Centre - Waikato (formerly Cambridge Specialist Centre).