Charles Richardson - Gastroenterologist

Kuirau Surgical Centre, 1239 Ranolf Street, Rotorua

Contact Details

Phone (07) 348 8049
Fax (07) 348 8048

EDI: kuirauss

Street Address

1239 Ranolf Street
Rotorua
Bay Of Plenty 3010

Description

Dr Charles Richardson is a specialist gastroenterologist and endoscopist who has been working at Rotorua Hospital and in private practice since 2004.
His particular interests include functional gut disorders (irritable bowel syndrome), bowel cancer screening, inflammatory bowel, peptic ulcer and coeliac disease as well as viral hepatitis, cirrhosis and the investigation of abnormal liver function tests.

Above all, Dr Richardson enjoys spending time with patients trying to understand their symptoms, the impact these have upon their lives and doing his utmost to help.

Dr Richardson holds a weekly clinic in Rotorua and fortnightly clinics in Tauranga and Cambridge. 

Consultants

Referral Expectations

Your GP will refer you to us if they are concerned that you have problems that require a specialist opinion regarding the diagnosis or treatment of the condition. 

Before coming to your appointment, you may be asked to undergo tests such as blood tests, urine tests or stool/faeces tests (you collect a sample of your urine or poo for analysis).

At your appointment a history of your symptoms will be taken as well as a review of any medications you are on (please bring these with you).  You will then be examined which may involve, depending on your complaints, a rectal examination.  This involves the insertion of the doctor’s finger or a tube into your bottom to examine the inside.

You may be referred on for some of the following radiology tests, depending on your condition: ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Charles is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for selected services and is an nib Health Partner.

Hours

Kuirau Surgical Centre, 1239 Ranolf Street, Rotorua

Dr Richardson runs a weekly clinic at Kuirau Surgical Centre.

21 Hamilton Road, Cambridge

Dr Richardson runs a fortnightly clinic and endoscopy list at the MacMurray Centre in Cambridge.

36 Burrows Street, Tauranga South, Tauranga

Dr Richardson runs a fortnightly clinic and endoscopy list at the MacMurray Centre in Tauranga.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Breath testing
Capsule endoscopy (Pillcamâ„¢)
Coeliac disease
Colonoscopy
Endoscopic retrograde cholangio pancreataography (ERCP)
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Gastro-oesophageal reflux Disease (GORD) - Also known as acid reflux, or GERD
Gastroscopy
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Infusions
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Oesophageal testing
Peptic ulcers
Sigmoidoscopy
Cirrhosis
Hepatitis

Parking

MacMurray Centre - Waikato: patient parking is provided on-site
MacMurray Centre - Tauranga: patient parking is provided on-site

Pharmacy

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