John Mortimer - Hand, Paediatric and Sports Orthopaedic Surgeon

Southern Cross Specialist Centre, 90 Hanson Street, Newtown, Wellington

Contact Details

Phone (04) 910 2181
Email ortho.wellington@schl.co.nz
Healthlink EDI: wgtnmspc

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Street Address

Southern Cross Specialist Centre, 90 Hanson Street
Newtown
Wellington
Wellington 6021

Postal Address

PO Box 7233
Newtown
Wellington 6242

Description

John Mortimer is a New Zealand trained orthopaedic surgeon who lives and works in Wellington.
John works in both the private and public sectors, consulting and operating at Southern Cross Hospital and Wellington Regional Hospital.

His areas of specialisation include:

  • Paediatric Orthopaedics (excluding spinal conditions)
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery
  • Elbow Surgery
  • Trauma & Metal Removal
  • Sports Knee & Arthroscopy
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Orthopaedic Deformity Correction

.John’s expertise spans a variety of procedures including open surgery, arthroscopy, and joint replacement.

Consultants

Referral Expectations

You need to bring with you to your appointment:

1.       Any letters or reports from your doctor or hospital.
2.       Any X-Rays, CT or MRI films and reports.
3.       All medicines you are taking including herbal and natural remedies.
4.       Your pharmaceutical entitlement card.
5.       Your ACC number, if you have one.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Southern Cross Affiliated Provider

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Hand and wrist surgery
Elbow surgery
Dupuytren's contracture | Dupuytren's release surgery
Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery)
Knee surgery
Orthopaedic deformities
Osteotomy
Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments)
ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction
Carpal tunnel syndrome | Carpal tunnel release
Knee arthroscopy
Knee meniscus surgery
Joint replacement
Osteoarthritis (OA)
Tendon repair
Fractures (broken bones)

Disability Assistance

Mobility parking space, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet

Parking

Due to ongoing building work, our patient and visitor car parking has changed. We have dedicated free parking at Bowlarama and The National Dance and Drama School. These car parks are clearly marked for use by Southern Cross.

Additional parking is also available at:

  • The lower level of Countdown - max. 90 minutes
  • Hanson Street, on the side of the street opposite the hospital - max. 2 hours
  • Disability and strict 15 minute drop-off parking is also available at the main entrance of the hospital.

Pharmacy

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Website

healthcare.southerncross.co.nz/specialist/mr-john-mortimer

https://healthpoint.co.nz/private/orthopaedics/john-mortimer-hand-paediatric-and-sports/