Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy - Endoscopy Specialists

We offer you access to a highly experienced team of colorectal and upper gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgeons and physicians.

Waitemata Endoscopy is a joint venture partnership between a team of leading surgeons and physicians and Southern Cross Hospitals Limited. Our purpose-built Endoscopy Centre on the North Harbour hospital campus has been developed to provide a comprehensive endoscopy service to patients both on the North Shore and across Auckland.

Waitemata Endoscopy offers GPs and their patients access a wide range of services, backed up by the resources of a fully equipped private surgical hospital, providing them with confidence in the safety and depth of our capability. Waitemata Endoscopy is also a Southern Cross Health Society Affiliated Provider.

A modern, purpose-built endoscopy suite includes a new endoscopy recovery area for post procedure care and observation. Our experienced specialist team represents a combination of clinical knowledge and advanced international training, and is complimented by a fully trained nursing endoscopy staff to provide our patients with a comprehensive and professional service.

Waitemata Endoscopy services include:

Gastroscopies

• Diagnosis and treatment for reflux and Barrett’s Oesophagus.
• Advanced bleeding treatment with APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation)
• Biopsies for Coeliac Disease
• Oesophageal dilatation
• Diathermy

Colonoscopies and Flexible sigmoidoscopies

• Colorectal cancer and polyp detection and treatment
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Banding and injection of haemorrhoids
• Advanced bleeding treatment with APC (Argon Plasma Coagulation) for radiation proctitis and angiodysplasia
• Diathermy

Endoscopy under general anaesthetic and ward admission pre or post procedure can be arranged.