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Mr Simon van Rij
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2006 Otago; FRACS (Urol) 2015
Profile
Simon is a NZ trained urologist with a passion for men's health and for ensuring that NZ men receive the world's best level of care.
After completing his training he headed to Melbourne for a fellowship in robotic surgery and complex uro-oncology.
Using these skills he worked at Guy's Hospital in London as a robotic consultant specialist in the largest prostate/kidney center in the UK.
Simon was integral in the prostate cancer diagnostic program using MRI fusion technology. During this time he was asked to teach and present to other urologists throughout the world about these techniques. Simon was also employed for his expertise in laser HOLEP surgery in this highly specialised field.
Simon has extensive experience in Laparoscopic surgery and kidney stone treatments and surgery and treats all other urological conditions including vasectomy and circumcision.
Interests
- All urological cancers: kidney, bladder, prostate, testicular, penile
- Kidney stones, prevention and dietary advice
- Urinary flow problems, incontinence and catheter issues
- Erectile dysfunction and sexual disorders, fertility and contraception
- Scrotal abnormalities: hydroceles, varioceles, epidymal cysts
- Kidney abnormalities.
- Robotic prostatectomy. Robotic partial nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy. Laparoscopic pyleoplasty, Bladder tumour removal
- Ureteroscopy, laser, shockwave treatment (ESWL)
- TURP, urodynamics, laser, cystoscopy, stent insertion
- Circumcision, vasectomy
- Scrotal surgery, hydrocele repair
- Transperineal prostate biopsy, MRI guided prostate biopsy.
Title or Designation
Urologist
Full NZ Registration Date
5 February 2008
Vocational Scope
Urology
Contact Details
Mr Simon van Rij is available at the following services:
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital - Urology
This service is available at the following location:
Southern Cross Brightside Hospital
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Phone
(09) 925 4200
Email
Website
Surgeons can be contacted at their private consultation rooms.
Private Services
OneSixOne
This service is available at the following location:
161 Gillies Avenue, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 623 0161
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Fax
(09) 623 4161
Healthlink EDI
tk161uro
Email
Website
The Prostate Clinic
This service is available at the following location:
161 Gillies Avenue, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 623 0161
Healthlink EDI
tk161uro
Email
Public Services
Auckland Regional Urology Service
This service is available at the following locations:
Auckland City Hospital
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Phone
(09) 367 0000
Website
Greenlane Clinical Centre
Website
Private Surgical Services
MercyAscot Urological Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Ascot Hospital, 90 Green Lane East, Remuera, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 520 9500
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Fax
(09) 520 9501
Website
Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital - Urology
This service is available at the following location: