Gynaecology

Gynaecology

Lynda Croft is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist who obtained her medical degree and Diploma of Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the University of Otago.  She started her O and G training in London, working in St Marys hospital in London and the West Middlesex Hospital in the greater London area. Lynda then returned to Christchurch to complete her specialty training.  She obtained her MRCOG from the United Kingdom, and was awarded her FRANZCOG in 2001.

Lynda spent time working with Fertility Associates in Christchurch for a year, before returning to the UK for some fellowship training.

On returning to New Zealand she commenced work at the Hawkes Bay DHB as a specialist.

During this time she was the lead consultant for the PMMRC and was a teacher on the MOET course.  She was the Head of Department for 5 years, and handed this over in 2019.  Since then Lynda has been the lead colposcopist for Hawkes Bay and an adviser on the National group for the new Cervical screening program which is due to be implemented in 2023.

Lynda has a particular interest in fertility, early pregnancy problems,  amenorrhoea and adolescent gynaecology, and colposcopy.  She is also interested in Menopause and bleeding problems.  She can also provide care with pelvic prolapse, incontinence, pelvic pain and vulval issues.

She is happy to see women who wish to self refer, or via their General practioners.

Services & Charges

Initial Consultation (30 minutes) – $260
Complex Initial Consultation (45 minutes) – $340
Follow Up Consultation (30 minutes) – $195
Short Consultation / Follow Up (10-15 minutes) – $95

These costs are GST inclusive and do not include any additional treatment/services.

The following procedures can be performed at Scott Clinic under local anaesthetic:

  • Colposcopy

  • Colposcopy + Polypectomy

  • Colposcopy + biopsy

  • Vulvoscopy biopsy

  • Vulvoscopy

  • Vaginal Pessary

  • Excision of vulva/vaginal lesion

  • Complex IUD insertion

  • Complex removal IUD removal

  • Endometrial sampling

If surgery under a general anaesthetic is preferred or required, Lynda operates out of Royston Hospital.

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