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Mr Simon Harper
Specialist
Qualifications
BChir 2001 MB 2002 Camb; FRACS (GS) 2012
Profile
I am a New Zealand trained specialist Endocrine and General Surgeon.
My public practice is busy with both Endocrine and General Surgery work at Wellington Hospital where I receive local and regional referrals for sub-specialty care across the full range of endocrine surgery procedures.
I provide general surgical care of the highest quality for hernia, gallbladder and other core general surgical conditions.
Interests
- Endocrine
- Thyroid
- Parathyroid
- Adrenal
- Gall Bladder
- Hernias
- Laparoscopic Surgery (General)
- Lumps & Bumps
Thyroid
Thyroid nodules, ultrasound guided FNA, surgery for malignant and non-malignant thyroid disease including lymph node dissections
Most thyroid assessments include ultrasound and where necessary I perform FNA at the same visit to streamline patient care
Thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease including discussion of the appropriateness of this therapy as primary management
Parathyroid
Diagnosis, treatment and review
Minimally invasive and bilateral parathyroid surgery including the work-up and organisation of localisation studies
Adrenal
Investigation and surgery for adrenal incidentalomas, functional and non-functional adrenal tumours
Abdominal Endocrine
Paragangliomas and small bowel neuroendocrine tumors
Gall Bladder Surgery
Hernias (laparoscopic and open, groin and abdominal)
Laparoscopic Surgery (General)
Lumps and Bumps
Title or Designation
Endocrine & General Surgeon
Post-Fellowship Training
My specialist training in endocrine surgery was carried out in Sheffield, UK a centre which received referrals from throughout the UK. I also spent a period of time observing endocrine surgery in a tertiary centre in northern France.
- Endocrine Surgery Specialist Fellowship - Sheffield, UK
- Higher Surgical Training - NZ
- Basic Surgical Training - UK
- Medical Degree - Cambridge University, UK
Current membership of professional/other bodies:
- Australia and New Zealand Endocrine Surgeons – Executive Committee Member
- International Association of Endocrine Surgeons
- New Zealand Association of General Surgeons
- NZAGS Training Board Committee Member
Full NZ Registration Date
11 December 2006
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Mr Simon Harper is available at the following services:
Wakefield Hospital - General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website
Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)
Private Services
Mr Simon Harper - Endocrine & General Surgeon
This service is available at the following location:
Southern Cross Specialist Centre, 90 Hanson Street, Newtown, Wellington
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Phone
04 910 2178
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital - General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital
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Phone
04 910 2160
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