CRAWFORD SPECIALISTS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Specialist Otolaryngologist Head & Neck Surgeon
Dr Andrew Cho brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of general ENT (Ear, Nose & Throat) surgery, particularly on cancer care, laser surgery and head and neck reconstruction.
He has undertaken fellowships in Paediatriac Otolaryngology at Starship Hospital in New Zealand, Neck Cancer and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at the University of California and Facial Plastic Surgery in Brazil, working with world leaders in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr Cho's interests and expertise are in Head & Neck cancer care, transoral robotic surgery and reconstructive surgery.
Dr Cho is fluent in Cantonese.
Dr Andrew Cho is available for consultation and surgical appointments at Gillies Hospital, Westgate Medical Centre & Crawford Specialist Centre, Howick. Dr Cho conducts surgery at North Harbour Hospital, Gillies Hospital and Brightside Hospital.
Anna is a New Zealand trained Urologist specialising in Functional Urology, Neuro-Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction, and Urethroplasty.
After finishing her Medical training at the University of Otago, Anna has worked in many areas of medicine around New Zealand including Wellington, Invercargill and the West Coast of New Zealand. Anna trained in Urology in New Zealand and was accepted into the prestigious Society of Urodynamics, Female Pelvic Medicine, and Urogenital Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of California, and was offered a permanent position there but missed New Zealand far too much to stay long-term.
During her time in California, she gained exemplary skills in Neuro-Urology (Spina bifida, MS, Parkinson's disease), Neuro-modulation (Interstim and Tibial Nerve Stimulation), and Male incontinence which is unique to New Zealand. She is the only fellowship trained urethral reconstruction surgeon in Auckland.
Job Titles:
- Dermatologist, Mohs Surgeon
Dr. Lin is a Dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon. He has attained Specialist Fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the New Zealand Dermatological Society, and the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery. He also belongs to the New Zealand Chapter of the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists.
The services he provides at Crawford specialist clinic may be Medical or cosmetic, these include:
Job Titles:
- Consultant at Middlemore Hospital
Dr Christina Tieu immigrated to New Zealand from Vietnam at a young age and has completed both her medical and specialist degrees in New Zealand. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG).
Her areas of interests are:
General gynaecology: heavy menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts.
Operative hysteroscopy: submucosal fibroids, endometrial abnormalities.
Advance laparoscopy: endometriosis treatment, laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Colposcopy:abnormal smears.
Early Gynaecology cancer.
Christina is currently a consultant at Middlemore Hospital and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for the Auckland School of Medicine.
She is also a member of the Australian Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology. Christina has furthered her qualifications by gaining a Diploma of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in 2016.
Christina has been awarded the prestigious Young Gynaecologist Award at the Asia and Oceania Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (AOFOG) congress.
She was recognised ahead of her peers in 23 other countries for her leadership qualities, research and high standard of practice. She is passionate about excellence in Women's Health.
Christina is multilingual and speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.
Roxanne is a registered Psychologist with the New Zealand Psychologist Board and is also a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. She is also registered as an ACC provider for sensitive claims.
Roxanne completed her training in South Africa and gained experience working in both South Africa and New Zealand in the field of Psychology. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults in various contexts, providing professional support through various types of psychological services, including psychological assessments, therapy, supervision and delivering workshops. Her work experience has covered a wide range of challenges and concerns, including but not limited to emotional difficulties (eg anxiety, stress, anger, depression, etc.), trauma, loss and grief, behavioural challenges, relationship difficulties, parental support and learning difficulties, such as ADHD.
Roxanne has a special interest in play therapy and working with children and adolescents, and supporting the significant adults who play an important role in these children's lives, whether they may be parents, caregivers, family members, teaches or any other significant adult in their life.