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Dr Kolin Foo
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 1993 Otago; FRANZCO 2003
Profile
Dr Foo has special interest in the areas of micro-incisional cataract surgery and treatment of retinal diseases. He was the first person to introduce photodynamic therapy (PDT) to Wellington for the treatment of macular degeneration. He uses the most up-to-date and effective medical and surgical treatments for macular degeneration and other retinal disorders.
He currently works as a consultant ophthalmologist and a senior lecturer at Wellington Hospital and consults privately from The Terrace Eye Centre, Boulcott Clinic (Lower Hutt) and Masterton.
Dr Foo is taking private referrals for all aspects of general ophthalmology and cataract surgery at Selina Sutherland Hospital.
Other languages spoken: Chinese
Interests
General Ophthalmology, Medical & Surgical Retina, Cataract Surgery.
Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for
Cataract surgery, Chalazion or tarsal cyst removal, Consultations and assessments, Fundus photography, Intravitreal injections, Laser iridoplasty, Laser iridotomy, Laser trabeculoplasty, Macular laser, Minor eyelid surgery, Optic disc photos, Optical coherence tomography (OCT), Photocoagulation of the retina or pan retinal laser, Pterygium or pinguecula surgery, Punctal plug or enlargement, Retinal photography, Syringing of tear ducts or lacrimal probe, Three snip punctoplasty, Visual field tests, YAG laser capsulotomy
Subspecialties
Vitreo-retinal surgery
Title or Designation
Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Gender
Male / Tāne
Full NZ Registration Date
23 December 1994
Vocational Scope
Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
Chinese, English
Contact Details
Dr Kolin Foo is available at the following services:
Selina Sutherland Hospital Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
This service is available at the following location:
Selina Sutherland Hospital, Blair Street, Masterton
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(06) 377 0277
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Website
Private Services
The Terrace Eye Centre
This service is available at the following locations:
90 The Terrace, Wellington Central, Wellington
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
(04) 472 1375
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Fax
(04) 471 1132
Healthlink EDI
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Email
Boulcott Specialist Centre, 666 High Street, Lower Hutt
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
(04) 472 1375
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Fax
(04) 471 1132
Healthlink EDI
teyecntr
Email
Private Surgical Services
Bowen Hospital - Ophthalmology (Eye Surgery)
This service is available at the following location:
Bowen Hospital
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Phone
(04) 479 2069
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Fax
(04) 479 8520
Email
Website