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MercyAscot Head and Neck Service

The team at MercyAscot Head and Neck Service are committed to providing an integrated high quality experience for patients who need comprehensive care for head and neck disorders.

We focus on producing excellent clinical outcomes and an outstanding patient care experience.

Our service comprises a range of complementary medical and allied health specialties:

Surgical
Anaesthetic
Dental and oral prosthodontic
Specialist nursing and wound care
Clinical pharmacy
Speech and language therapy
Physiotherapy
Dietitian
Specialist pathology and radiology services (Neck Lump Clinic)

Head and neck disorders we treat

We treat a broad group of pathologies affecting skin, salivary glands, mouth, pharynx, larynx, cervical esophagus, nasal cavity and sinuses.

Our partner, Auckland Radiation Oncology (ARO), offers radiation oncology services and is located on our Epsom site.

Diagnostic services include access to CT, MRI, PET-CT and specialist radiologists through Mercy Radiology. The surgical service is led by experienced surgeons from Auckland Head and Neck Specialists (AHNS).

Areas of expertise:

Head and neck cancers
Mouth and skin cancers
Neck and thyroid lumps
Reconstructive surgery
Ortorhinolaryngology

Innovative practice

The MercyAscot Head & Neck Service offers one-stop diagnostic neck lump clinics in Epsom Takapuna and Albany in Auckland, where patients receive the following services:

complete head and neck clinical assessment by a head and neck surgeon;
ultrasound examination and fine needle aspirate (FNA) biopsy by a specialist head and neck radiologist;
immediate pathological assessment of the FNA biopsy by a pathologist.

The objective of the clinics is to perform a complete neck lump assessment and provide an immediate diagnosis at a single clinic visit, thereby minimizing treatment delay.

For more information on the MercyAscot neck lump clinics visit this page.

When to urgently refer to our Neck Lump Clinics?

Please urgently refer any neck lumps which meet any one of the following criteria:

Neck Lump increasing in size
Neck Lump greater than 2 cm in size
Neck Lump present for more than 3 weeks that has changed
Neck Lump present for 6 weeks or more
Widespread lymphadenopathy > 2cm
‘B’ symptoms: night sweats, generalised itch, weight loss, fever

Why Choose Us?

Patient convenience
Expertise and experience in Head and Neck conditions
Multi-disciplinary team approach (Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Radiology, Pathology, Speech and Swallow Therapy, Intensive Care, Wound Care Specialists)

Latest technology and evidenced-based treatment: Patients are treated by experienced specialists who offer access to the latest treatment for head and neck disorders. For example: micro-vascular surgery, 3D printed bio-modelling, VMAT radiotherapy, SPECT-CT and PET CT.

Facilities and functions: MercyAscot is the largest private hospital provider in New Zealand. We have an on-site Intensive Care Unit and an inpatient ward that focuses on post-operative care for head and neck patients.

Rehabilitation: Every patient is provided with a personalised rehabilitation plan to maximise their post-treatment quality of life. This can involve a speech and swallowing plan, physiotherapy, dental and oral prosthodontics.

Innovative, patient-centric practice:The MercyAscot Head and Neck Service offers a one-stop diagnostic Neck Lump Clinic. The objective of this clinic is to perform complete neck lump assessment at a single clinic visit, thereby minimising treatment delay for patients.

Our lead surgeons

We believe that a team approach is vital to treating head and neck disorders and offer a personalised and evidenced-based treatment plan for each patient.