Gynaecology

Mr Brad Chittenden  

Gynaecological & Laparoscopic Surgeon
MBChB, MRCOG, FRANZCOG
Brad is a surgeon who has specifically trained in minimally invasive surgery. He has certification and training from the UK and USA in advanced laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Brad is the only gynaecologist practising in Tauranga who provides a truly laparoscopic approach to hysterectomy and endometriosis.
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Dr Ruth Harkett

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBChB, FRNZCOG
Ruth is a generalist gynaecologist with special interest in the investigation and management of menstrual (period) disorders, colposcopy (abnormal smears) and vulval disorders. She also has a particular interest in the management of prolapse.
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Dr Michael John

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBBS MRCOG FRNZCOG
Michael is a generalist obstetrician and gynaecologist with experience in open and laparoscopic surgery. He has a special interest in the management of pelvic organ prolapse and especially in the surgical repair of prolapse. An expert colposcopist, he is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of cervical precancer and vulval disorders.
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Mr Sam Lepine

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBChB DipOMG FRANZCOG
Mr Sam Lepine is an obstetrician and gynaecologist with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, including the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, menstrual disorders, infertility and pelvic pain, utilising advanced techniques in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy.  He also has expertise in the general gynaecological management of abnormal cervical smears and pelvic organ prolapse.
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Dr Samantha Wettasinghe

Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
MBChB (Otago) Dip OMG FRANZCOG
Dr Samantha Wettasinghe leads a multidisciplinary women’s health team and ensures that all aspects of health are optimised for her Gynaecology and Obstetric patients. She has a special interest in chronic pelvic pain, menstrual disorders and obesity.
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