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Breast Surgery
	John Harman MBChB FRANZCOG dip VEN FRCOG MBA BA Mphil MBChB FRACS John is a fully qualified breast and general surgeon with experience in all aspects of breast surgery. He has written and lectured widely on many aspects of breast surgery in particular breast reconstruction, reduction, augmentation and all aspects of cancer surgery. Ask me a question
Cardiology
	Jim Stewart MBChB, MD, FRCP, FRACP, FESC Otago graduate (1979); postgraduate training in UK and Canada including senior registrar in cardiology at St. Thomas's Hospital, London. Since 1995, consultant interventional cardiologist at Green Lane Hospital, Auckland; also in private practice. Ask me a question
Dentistry
	Dr Darrell Tse BDS (Otago) In private practice for five years. Current in all aspects of modern dental care, including reconstructive treatment, cosmetic dentistry and modern sedation techniques. Ask me a question
Dermatology
	Dr Elizabeth Baird MB ChB, FRACP, Dip GU Med (Lond) Dr Baird is a UK graduate who emigrated to New Zealand in 1985. She completed her dermatology training in New Zealand and Scotland. Her main interests are skin cancer and melanoma, and female dermatology, which encompasses all skin problems related to women. She also has an interest in acne, eczema and the effective management of solar damage. Dr Baird is a diagnosing dermatologist for MoleMap NZ. Ask me a question
Fertility
	Fertility Associates John Peek MSc, PhD Scientific director for the Fertility Associates group of clinics, and oversees the group's contracts with the Health Funding Authority. After gaining his degrees in aspects of medical research, John worked in one of the pioneering IVF units in the early 1980s in Adelaide, Australia, before heading the Infertility Laboratory at National Women's Hospital in 1984, and then the Laboratory at Fertility Associates in 1987. Ask me a question
General Medicine
	Dr Michael Wilson Dr Michael Wilson graduated from Otago University. He is currently involved in primary care as well as public health medicine. His special interests include community medicine and health information. Ask me a question
Laparoscopic Surgery
	Mr Robert J. Fris MB ChB FRCS FACS Consultant surgeon NZ-trained, practised in Canada and Scotland; directed surgical training and set up trauma services and later laparoscopic surgery (a minimally invasive surgical technique) in Vancouver. Back in NZ since 1991, established The Northern Clinic and Short Stay Hospital. Wide experience in cancer surgery, laparoscopic gallbladder and reflux surgery, hernia repairs and obesity surgery (gastric banding). Website: http://www.northridgesurgery.co.nz Ask me a question
Menopause
	Dr Beverley Lawton BSc MB ChB Dip Obst Iwi: Ngati Porou. Current posts: Director DCL health Ltd - menopause information website www.menopausetoday.com; director/clinic doctor, Wellington Menopause Clinic; General Practitioner/Partner, Newtown Medical Centre, Wellington; research fellow, Department of General Practice Wellington Medical School; clinic doctor, Parkview Clinic (Wellington Hospital). Particular interest in Maori and women's health. Ask me a question
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
	Bernie Brenner MB BCh, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, Dip Ven, BA, MBA, M Phil BA, Dip Prof Ethics In private practice and consultant to Royal Naval Hospital; specialist in urogynaecology, colposcopy, laser surgery, female urinary incontinence, menopause, amniocentesis, ultrasound. Ask me a question
Opthalmology
	Dr David Gregory Kent MB ChB, FRACO, FRACS Ophthalmologist specialising in laser refractive surgery, cataract surgery and glaucoma, Fendalton Eye Clinic, Christchurch, since 1996. Qualified Auckland 1986, has held consultant and postgraduate fellowship posts in NZ, London, the US and Australia. Author or co-author on six papers in the field of cataract and laser refractive surgery Ask me a question
Oral Surgery
	Paul Smedley MBChB, BDS, BHB, FRACDS, LDS, RCS (Eng) Degrees in both medicine and dentistry, fully qualified and registered specialist in oral surgery, as well as experience in emergency medicine. In private practice North Shore, Auckland. Ask me a question
Orthopaedic Surgery
	Joe Brownlee BSc MBChB FRACS Orth Completed BSc physiology, finished medical school in Dunedin, 1981. Orthopaedic surgical training New Zealand completed 1988. Post-fellowship year Edinburgh; in full-time private practice since 1990. Specialises in surgery of the lower limb - hip, knee foot and ankle; arthroscopic knee, ankle and cruciate ligament reconstruction. Interested in hip replacements for younger patients, using a hi-tech modern hip with ceramic bearings. Ask me a question
Pharmacy
	Scott Percy Scott Percy manages Mercury Bay Pharmacy Ltd, a community-orientated healthcare pharmacy established in Whitianga in 1993. Scott graduated from the New Zealand School of Pharmacy in 1988 with a Diploma in Pharmacy and has had several years international pharmaceutical experience. Scott is the managing director for CyberChemist Ltd, whose focus is on customer service and making health information more accessible to consumers. Ask me a question
Plastic Surgery
	John De Waal MBChB, FRACS NZ-trained plastic and reconstructive surgeon with special interests in skin and soft tissue tumours; breast reconstruction; scarred/burnt/infected tissue; maxillo-facial trauma; hand surgery and cosmetic surgery. Ask me a question
Psychiatry
	Margaret Honeyman MBChB FRANZCP Specialist psychiatrist in practice at the Mercy Specialist Centre. She graduated MBChB from the University of St Andrews, Scotland, and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. Ask me a question
Sports Medicine
	Dr Mohan Chitgopeker MBBS; Dip Sports Medicine DO; MRNZCGP General Practitioner Epsom Auckland; Medical Editor – Health Network Company; Medical Officer – New Zealand Cricket; Team Doctor – Auckland Cricket. Qualified in India. Worked for 4 years at NHS hospitals in the UK. General practitioner since 1990. Medical adviser to ACC for 3 years till March 2000. Ask me a question