Your Fibroid Specialist Team
Women may self-refer or be referred by their GP after symptoms such as heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, pressure symptoms, infertility or incidental imaging findings.
Gynaecologists
Dr. Praveen De Silva
Gynaecologist
MBChB, BMedSci(Hons), DipOMG, FRANZCOG, AGES Surgical Fellowship
Praveen’s services:
Laparoscopic myomectomy, through small-incision surgery
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Guidance on medical management of fibroids
Treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding
Treatment options for pain/ pressure from fibroids
Praveen De Silva is a NZ-born and trained gynaecologist with extensive experience in advanced laparoscopic surgery. He works as a surgical lead in Gynaecology at North Shore Hospital, Auckland alongside his private practices. He is accredited for all levels of minimally invasive gynaecology surgery (AGES level 6).
He completed his surgical training at Sydney Women’s Endosurgery Centre (SWEC) to obtain the sought-after AGES (Australasian Gynaecological Endosopy and Surgery) Qualification. He also has an interest post-operative pain management, undertaking a clinical trial in pelvic nerve blocks to reduce post-operative pain.
With a focus on minimally invasive fibroid surgery and complex fibroid management he enjoys working with fertility specialists, radiologists to provide comprehensive, individualised care for people with fibroids.
Dr. Elizabeth Glanville
Fertility Specialist and Gynaecologist
MBChB, MRMed, FRANZCOG, CREI
Elizabeth’s services:
Fertility counselling with fibroids
Assessment for infertility
Hysteroscopic myomectomy
Guidance on medical management of fibroids
Treatment options for heavy menstrual bleeding
Treatment options for pain/ pressure from fibroids
Dr Elizabeth Glanville completed her undergraduate training at the University of Bristol, UK. She trained in Obstetrics and Gynaecology both in the UK and in New Zealand, obtaining FRANZCOG in 2019. She has also obtained a Masters in Reproductive Medicine from the UNSW (with Excellence) and having completed a further 3 years of subspecialty training she holds the RANZCOG Certificate of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (CREI).
Elizabeth is an Honorary Academic at the University of Auckland. She has a passion for teaching and learning and feels strongly about staying up to date with evidence-based medicine whilst involving patients in informed decision making around their care. She is actively involved in research, both locally and as part of international collaborations, as well as being an author for Cochrane.
Interventional Radiologists
Dr. Rahul Bera
Interventional Radiologist
BMedSci BMBS MRCS (Edin) FRCR (UK) CCT (UK) FRANZCR
Rahul’s Services:
Uterine Artery Embolisation for fibroids/ adenomyosis.
Ovarian Vein Embolisation for pelvic venous congestion.
Rahul is the Clinical Lead of Interventional Radiology at North Shore Hospital, where he is committed to developing and growing the service.
During his time there, Rahul has set up a number of services, including tumour (liver/ kidney) ablation and uterine artery embolisation (for fibroids and adenomyosis).
Rahul undertook his medical degree at the University of Nottingham, UK graduating in 2002. He stayed on in Nottingham for surgical and then radiology training becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiology in 2009.
Rahul undertook a year’s Interventional fellowship in Nottingham before moving across the pond in 2012 to do two further year-long fellowships in Interventional Radiology and Abdominal Imaging at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. In addition to this Rahul has also gained the European Board of Interventional Radiology(EBIR).
Dr. Rukshan Fernando
Interventional Radiologist
BSc MBBS MRes FRCR (UK) CCT (UK) EBIR
Rukshan’s Services
Uterine Artery Embolisation for fibroids/adenomyosis
Endovascular management of pelvic congestion syndrome (ovarian vein embolisation)
Cryoablation for treatment of endometriosis
Rukshan is a senior Consultant Interventional Radiologist at Auckland City Hospital (Te Toka Tumai Auckland). Uterine artery embolisation for fibroids is one of the areas of practice he enjoys most — he has performed it in London, Montreal and now Auckland, and stays closely engaged with advances in the field so his patients benefit from genuinely up-to-date care. What he finds most rewarding is seeing the difference it makes for them, often achieved through nothing more than a tiny, needle-sized point of access.
That experience sits on a thorough training background: medical school at Guy's, King's and St Thomas' in London, a Master's in Clinical and Experimental Medicine from University College London, the full Clinical Radiology/Interventional Radiology speciality curriculum, and fellowships at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospital (UK), McGill University Hospitals in Montreal, and Auckland City Hospital — together with European Board of Interventional Radiology (EBIR) certification. Patients can expect careful explanations and a treatment plan shaped by real experience across three different health systems.
Dietician
Teresa Gudex
BSc (Bachelor of Science), MDiet (Master of Dietetics), NZRD (New Zealand Registered Dietitian)
Teresa is a specialist women’s health and fertility Dietitian with over 10 years of experience. She has been working at Repromed and Auckland Gynaecology Group since 2020 and supports clients from across New Zealand in her clinic.
Teresa’s approach is compassionate, person-centred and grounded in the latest scientific research. She is passionate about supporting women with knowledge and tools to take control of their health through nutrition.
Preconception and fertility
Diet plays an important role in fertility, as it can impact sperm and egg health, implantation and chances of a healthy pregnancy. Research shows that optimising your diet can increase the chance of conception both for couples trying to conceive naturally and with fertility treatments. Teresa provides personalised nutrition strategies to support conception as well as individualised supplement plans, based upon the latest evidence.
For more information about Teresa please visit Teresa’s website www.nourishaotearoa.co.nz
Assistants
Di Liu
Di is a nurse with over two decades of experience in theatre nursing. She is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin and will aid in consultations for non-English speaking patients.
Catherine
Catherine is a Consultant Anaesthetists providing care for our surgical patients. She has extensive experience in pain management and specialised anaesthesia regimes for Women's Health and complex pain conditions. Prior to surgery they will undertake a consultation to optimise your health and discuss medications.
Dr. Rosalie Fergusson
Rosalie is a gynaecologist with over a decade of experience in Women's health. She has a keen interest in Pain Management and peri-operative counselling. She is frequently involved in both pre-operative and post-operative check ups.
Your personalised care pathway
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Specialist consultation and imaging review
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Multidisciplinary team discussion where appropriate
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Individualised treatment recommendation
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Preoperative counselling and preparation
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Embolisation or Surgery using minimally invasive techniques where suitable
