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Dr Kimberly Aikins
Specialist
Qualifications
MB BS 2008 Sydney; FRACS (Paeds) 2021
Profile
I have recently been appointed to Starship as a General Paediatric Surgeon and Urologist with the majority of my elective work focused on Paediatric Urology. I am proud to be the first female appointment in the department in over 20 years. In addition to my clinical work I have a passion for education and mentorship and am regularly involved in teaching medical students, junior doctors and surgical trainees. I’m actively involved in the Board of Paediatric Surgical training and Paediatric Urology education through SPUNZA.
I was born and raised in snowy Toronto Canada where I completed my undergraduate degree in health science. I ventured to Sydney, Australia in search of some sun for my medical degree as an International Merit Scholarship recipient. After graduating I gained experience in Paediatrics, Surgery and Urology prior to staring my FRACS training. I was lucky to be sent to Starship for my first year of training and fell in love with NZ and my Kiwi husband. During my training I worked in Auckland, Melbourne and Sydney. I was an active member of the Board of Paediatric Surgical training and was awarded the John Corboy Medal in 2018 for outstanding leadership, selfless service and tenacity.
Throughout my training, I have developed additional experience in Adult and Paediatric Urology and following completion of my Fellowship I spent 18 months gaining further specialised Paediatric Urology experience at Starship.
Interests
Paediatric Urology:
Hypospadias and other genital anomalies (male and female)
Kidney and bladder problems identified antenatall
Hydronephrosis and other kidney disorders
Bladder dysfunction – incontinence, urinary tract infection
Minimally invasive surgery and endoscopy
General Paediatric Surgery:
Inguinal herniae and hydroceles
Umbilical herniae
Undescended testes
Skin and subcutaneous lesions including vascular anomolies
Title or Designation
Paediatric Surgeon
Full NZ Registration Date
18 January 2012
Vocational Scope
Paediatric Surgery
Contact Details
Dr Kimberly Aikins is available at the following services:
Starship Paediatric Surgery and Urology
This service is available at the following location:
Starship Child Health, Central Auckland
Private Services
Kidzhealth
This service is available at the following location:
Mauranui Clinic, 86 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 524 4333
Healthlink EDI
kidzhlth
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Kākāriki Hospital - Paediatric General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Kākāriki Hospital
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Phone
(09) 892 2901
Email
Website
Quay Park Specialist Day Hospital
This service is available at the following location:
Quay Park Health Building, 60-70 Beach Road, Central Auckland, Auckland
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Phone
(09) 919 2500
Email
Website