WELCOME TO KIDZHEALTH
Putting your children's health first
Mauranui Clinic
Ground Floor
Suite 2/86 Great South Road, Epsom, Auckland 1051, New Zealand
Phone +64 9 524 4333
e: reception@kidzhealth.co.nz
Paediatric Surgery
Paediatric surgeons treat a diverse range of conditions. The particular specialisation we bring to your child’s care is that we solely treat children. We know children and we understand families.
When a child needs an operation this is a stressful time for them and their parents. You need to be confident that you are seeing an expert, who knows when to operate on your child and how to ensure the whole process goes smoothly from start to finish. We are experts in assessing your child’s need for surgery, and ensuring you and your child are prepared for what is involved. On the day of surgery we work with nurses and anaesthetists who are also skilled in dealing with children in order to keep your child calm and safely cared for. Our care and advice after the operation will also be tailored to the needs of you and your child.
Paediatric Dermatology
A paediatric dermatologist is a medical doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating skin conditions specifically in children, from newborns to adolescents and young adults. They address a wide range of skin issues particular to paediatric patients, such as eczema, acne, birthmarks, hair loss, dermatitis and various infections.
Dr Purvis has completed training in both paediatrics and dermatology, allowing her to provide comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of young people and their families, and ensure that her patients feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
Paediatric Gastroenterology
This includes the treatment of acid reflux, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer disease, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, coeliac disease and more.
Dr Robert N Lopez supports babies, children, and teenagers with the diagnosis and ongoing management of conditions relating to the digestive tract, liver, nutrition, growth, and feeding.
General Paediatrics
Paediatricians specialise in providing comprehensive healthcare tailored to the unique needs of young patients, addressing physical, emotional, and social aspects of child development. They play a crucial role in promoting healthy growth and development, offering guidance to parents. Additionally, pediatricians diagnose and manage acute and chronic illnesses, collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients.
Paediatric Dietician
Providing diagnoses and management of food allergy and food and food chemical intolerances. Anna Richards sees patients at Kidzhealth three times a week.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet our team of Paediatric health specialists, determined to help your child maximize their potential. Learn more about our staff's experience and qualifications
PAEDIATRIC SURGEONS
DR PHIL MORREAU
MBChB (Otago), Dip Obs (Otago), FRACS (General Surgery), FRACS (Paediatric Surgery)
Areas of expertise:
All areas of paediatric surgery and paediatric urology including minimally invasive surgery.
Hernia surgery, undescended testicles, disorders of the genitalia
Vascular anomalies
Chest wall deformity
Disorders of the intestine
Hepatobiliary diseases of childhood
Paediatric Oncology
DR STEVE EVANS
MBChB, BSc, FRCSEd
(Paediatric Surgery)
Areas of expertise:
General Paediatric Surgery - hernias, hydroceles, undescended testes, tongue tie, circumcision, skin and subcutaneous lesions
Minimal Access Surgery – appendicectomy, cholecystectomy, fundoplication, hernia repair, intrabdominal testis, varicocele
Paediatric Thoracic Surgery – congenital lung lesions, pneumothorax, empyema, oesophageal surgery
DR KIMBERLY AIKINS
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), Dip Child Health (Syd); FRACS
(Paediatric Surgery)
Areas of Expertise:
General Paediatric Surgery:
Inguinal herniae and hydroceles
Umbilical herniae
Undescended testes
Circumcision (if medically indicated)
Skin and subcutaneous lesions including vascular anomolies
Paediatric Urology:
Hypospadias and other genital anomalies (male and female)
Hydronephrosis and Other Kidney Disorders
Kidney and bladder problems identified antenatally
Cystoscopy
Kim is not taking referrals for Bladder dysfunction concerns at this time
PAEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGIST
DR ROBERT LOPEZ
MBChB, DCH, MMedSc (Dist), FRACP
Paediatric Gastroenterologist
Dr Robert N Lopez supports babies, children, and teenagers with the diagnosis and ongoing management of conditions relating to the digestive tract, liver, nutrition, growth, and feeding.
Areas of expertise:
This includes the treatment of acid reflux, indigestion, nausea and vomiting, peptic ulcer disease, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhoea, coeliac disease and more.
PAEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGIST
DR DIANA PURVIS
FRACP (Paediatrics) 2006, FRACP (Dermatology) 2009
Dr Purvis has completed training in both paediatrics and dermatology, allowing her to provide comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of young people and their families, and ensure that her patients feel comfortable and confident in their own skin.
PAEDIATRICIANS
DR CLARE STANLEY
General Paediatrician
Paediatrician MbChB (SA) MRCP (UK) FCP (SA) FRACP
Areas of Expertise:
• General paediatrics
• Interest in developmental paediatrics, including assessment for Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and learning difficulties.
In addition to her role as a paediatrician at Kidzhealth, Clare is currently employed by Kidz First, Middlemore Hospital (CMDHB) in a community paediatric role, seeing children in an outpatient setting.
DR REBECCA HAYMAN
General Paediatrician
BMedSci (Distn), MBChB, FRACP Paediatrics and Child Health
Rebecca is a specialist general paediatrician with 12 years experience in this role. She is skilled at diagnostic assessment and management of paediatric conditions including eczema and skin conditions, abdominal pain and constipation, seizures, and allergies.
In addition to her role as a paediatrican at Kidzhealth she is employed as general paediatrican at Kidz First hospital, Middlemore seeing children in the emergency department, in an inpatient setting outpatient setting.
DIETICIAN
ANNA RICHARDS
NZ Registered Dietician
Anna Richards is undoubtedly one of New Zealand’s best known Dietitians. She has a background in hospital and community Dietetics and been in Private Practise since 1997.
Anna combines the passion of good nutrition with her passion for good food. Her years spent as a food writer and stylist enhances the flair and creativity Anna brings to food solutions. Whether the need is for good nutrition for healthy living, weight management, sports, medical issues or the specialist areas of Paediatrics, allergy, intolerance and gastrointestinal disorders, Anna will find manageable, achievable nutrition solutions.
