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Doctor and Patient

Specialists & Specialties

Selina Sutherland Hospital, a Southern Cross Affilianted Provider, offers a wide range of inpatient surgical services and outpatient assessment and follow up to support your complete package of care. 

Our services are provided predominantly by local surgeons and anaesthetists as well as visiting specialists who provide a range of services. Currently our services include orthopaedics and ophthalmology. We have visiting specialists who provide cardiac sonography, urology, gynaecology, vasectomy, spinal (Burwood Spinal Satelite Clinic).

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Orthopaedic Surgery

We have two Orthopaedic Surgeons operating at Selina Sutherland providing treatment under ACC and Insurance Companies, as well as Privately Funded Surgery. We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider (AP) for Primary Hip & Knee Replacements as well as Carpal Tunnel Surgeries.

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Mr Konrad Schwanecke

MB BCh 1988 Witwatersrand, FCS (SA), FRACS (Orth)

  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • All general orthopaedics and trauma

  • Specific interest in Hip replacement, knee replacement lower leg surgery.

  • Southern Cross Affiliated Provider

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Mr Nicholas De Giorgio

MB ChB 2005 Bristol,

FRACS (Orth) 2020

  • Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

  • All general orthopaedics and trauma

  • Fellowship trained in Hand, Shoulder and Knee Surgery with a further interest in Hip Surgery.

  • Southern Cross Affiliated Provider

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Ophthalmology (Eyes)

We  have four Eye Specialists who provide regular consultation and surgical services at Selina Sutherland. We are a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider of Cataract Surgery.

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Dr Keith Maslin

MBChB 1976 Otago,

FRACS 1988, FRANZCO 1989

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  • Consultant (Specialist) Ophthalmologist

  • Special interest in the treatment of Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration.

  • Keith has provided care to the Wairarapa community for many years at Selina Sutherland Hospital and at Wairarapa and Wellington Public Hospitals.

  • Keith is an honorary 
    Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Otago. 

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Dr Anne-Marie Yardley

MBChB, MOphth, FRANZCO

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  • ​Consultant Ophthalmologist

  • Anne-Marie consults in all areas of ophthalmology.

  • Subspecialist training in cataract surgery, adult strabismus, and pediatric ophthalmology.

  • Anne- Marie performs in-room procedures such as tarsal cyst removal, injections, laser & minor eyelid surgery, pterygium surgery, as well as a full range of testing procedures and imaging.

  • Anne Marie has been recognised for her achievements in awards and scholarships and has been published widely in peer-reviewed literature. 

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Dr Alistair Papali'i-Curtin

MBChB, CertHSc, PGDipOphthBS (Dist), GradDipRefCatSurg, FRANZCO

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  • ​Consultant (Specialist) Ophthalmologist

  •  Subspecialist fellowship training in corneal, oculoplastic ophthalmology, glaucoma, laser, and refractive cataract surgery.

  •  Alistair currently works in both the public and private hospital environments. 

  • Alistair has over 12 years of governance experience with national and international professional organisations and institutions. 

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Dr Kolin Foo

MB ChB 1993 Otago; FRANZCO 2003

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  • Consultant (Specialist) Ophthalmologist

  • Special interest in the areas of micro-incisional cataract surgery and treatment of retinal diseases

  • ​He currently works as a consultant ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer at Wellington Hospital and consults privately from The Terrace Eye Centre, Boulcott Clinic (Lower Hutt) and Masterton 

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Dr Keith Small

MB ChB 1988 Otago; FRANZCO 1996

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  • ​Consultant (Specialist) Ophthalmologist

  • ​Vitreoretinal & Cataract Surgeon â€‹

  • Works in Public & Private Hospitals in Wellington providing ophthalmology care

  • Director of Training for Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

  • Trustee Capital Vision Research Trust

Gynaecology

This service ranges from clinic consultations, procedures through to day-stay inpatient surgery such as Hysterectomy, Endometrial Ablation and Vaginal Repair.

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Mr Gian Luca Ventresca

State DMS 1992 Pavia, Specialty O & G 1998 Trieste

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  • Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist​

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Dr Anene Chukwujama

MB ChB, MRCOG, CCT (UK)

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  • Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist​

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Dr Tina Ngorora

MBCHB, FRANZCOG

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  • Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist​

Gastroenterology

This service ranges from clinic consultations ( (established September 2024) through to day stay surgery such as Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy - 

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Mr John Wyeth

MB ChB, MD, FRACP, FRCP(London)

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  • Gastroenterologist

  • Endoscopy Specialist

  • MB ChB, MD, FRACP, FRCP(London)

  • Special interests in dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease and nutrition

Outpatient Clinics

We have visiting specialists who provide clinics and in room procedures for  Vasectomy, Urology, Cardiac Sonography, Spinal (Burwood Satellite Clinic).

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Mr Will Robinson
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  • Biomedical Science BSc (Hons), Cardiac Physiology BSc (Hons), Cardiac Diploma of Medical Ultrasound (DMU)

  • Director of Cardio Labs

  • Visiting Cardiac Sonographer

  • Providing Echocardiogram, ECG, Holter and Blood Pressure (BP) Monitoring Services

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Mr Grant Russell
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  • Visiting Consultant Urologist

  • General Urology

  • Prostate disease (benign and malignant), stone disease and overactive bladder/bladder obstruction.

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Dr Gerard Mcquinlan
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  • MB ChB 

  • Vasectomy Doctor

  • Visiting Specialist for the Snip Clinic

Burwood Spinal Unit Satellite Clinic
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Anaesthetic Consultants

Dr Francois Van Der Leek

  • Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist

  • MB ChB 1988 Stellenbosch, MMed (Anaes) 1999 Stellenbosch

Dr Ken Nip

  • Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist

  • MB ChB 2008 Otago, FANZCA

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What is an Anaethesist?

  • An anaesthetist is a specialist doctor who provides anaesthetic care before, during, and after surgical and medical procedures. Their responsibilities include assessing a patient's health to determine the most suitable type of anaesthetic, administering and monitoring the anaesthetic to ensure the patient's safety and comfort, and managing any pain or complications that may arise.

What to ask your Anaesthetist

  • Before your procedure, our team encourages you to ask about the type of anesthesia planned, the medications involved, and any potential risks. You’ll also learn how you’ll be monitored, what to expect during recovery, and how to manage pain and nausea. Be sure to clarify fasting instructions, current medications, and when you can safely return to normal activities​

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Dr Joanne Berkahn

  • Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist

  • MBChB 1990. FANZCA 2005 

  • BSc Hons 1st class in physiology 1985

Dr Chris Smith

  • Consultant Specialist Anaesthetist

  • MB. BCh (Wits) DA(SA), FFA(SA), FANZCA

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