Anaesthetics

 
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About Anaesthetics

Mercy Hospital is a not-for-profit surgical hospital committed to delivering 'exceptional care that makes a difference' to Otago and Southland residents. Anaesthetic services are provided by independent specialists who cover all anaesthetic sub-specialties. Their services include - preoperative assessment, administering and monitoring the anaesthetic for surgery, and post-operative care in recovery and beyond. The following specialists provide rostered cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week for patients under their care at Mercy Hospital.

Consultants

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Dr Bill Buchanan
Anaesthetist
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Dr Estibaliz Blazquez Basarrate
Anaesthetist
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Dr Robyn Chirnside
Anaesthetist
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Dr Justin Holborow
Anaesthetist
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Dr Joseph Koh
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Dr Michael Hamilton
Anaesthetist
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Dr Matthew Jenks
Anaesthetist
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Dr David Koskuba
Anaesthetist
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Dr Geoffrey Laney
Anaesthetist
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Dr Andrew Smith
Anaesthetist
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Dr Everhardus Strauss
Anaesthetist
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Dr Cara Thomson
Anaesthetist
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Dr Damon Thompson
Anaesthetist
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Dr Paul Templer
Pain Physician and Anaesthetist - Clinical Leader
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Dr Maartje Tulp
Specialist Pain Medicine Physician and Anaesthetist
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Dr Christopher Walker
Anaesthetist
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Dr Timothy Wright
Anaesthetist
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Dr Nathan Kershaw
Anaesthetist
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Dr Jason Henwood
Anaesthetist
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Dr Chen Ong
Anaesthetist
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Dr Priya Shanmuganathan
Anaesthetist
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Dr Sheila Barnett
Anaesthetist
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Dr Matthew Sumner
Anaesthetist
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Dr Gonzalo Millan Montoya
Anaesthetist
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Dr Mark Woolley
Anaesthetist
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Dr Devin De Groot
Anaesthetist
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Dr James Clark
Anaesthetist
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Dr Jochen Maierl
Anaesthetist
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Dr Wyndam Strodtbeck
Anaesthetist
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Dr Lee Gribbon
Anaesthetist
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Dr Dmitry Greenman
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Procedures / Treatments

General anaesthesia
You are put into a state of unconsciousness either by the injection of an anaesthetic medication into a vein or by breathing in a mixture of gases.  You will be unaware of what is happening around you and you will feel no pain from the surgery.  You will be constantly monitored and the anaesthetic adjusted as necessary throughout the operation.
Regional anaesthesia
An anaesthetic is  injected near the nerve pathways to the site of your surgery, so that area becomes numb.  You will be awake but will not feel pain from the surgery.  You may also receive a medication to make you feel relaxed and sleepy.
Local anaesthesia
An anaesthetic is injected at the site of the surgery to cause numbness in the area.  You will be awake but will not feel pain from the surgery.

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