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MAGDALENA BIGGAR BHB  MBChB  FRACS

Auckland Breast Surgeon. Thyroid Surgeon. General Surgeon.

A Breast and Endocrine Surgeon is a subspecialist ("super" specialist) doctor who is able to provide assessment, treatment and surgery for disorders of the breast - and in particular expert managment of breast cancer - and endocrine glands (this refers to hormone secreting organs such as the thyroid and parathyroid glands).  This is on a background of specialist level experience in General Surgery, which involves extensive training in the specific field of surgery covering the major organs in the neck, torso and abdomen.  The most commonly performed procedures in general surgery are laparoscopic (key hole) procedures, cholecystectomy operations (gallbladder surgery), appendicectomy (appendix surgery) and hernia repair. 

 

BREAST SURGERY

 

I provide you with expert advice and treatment for any breast disorder.  Being part of Mercy Breast clinic as well as the busy South Auckland Breast Clinic for over a decade, I have now treated hundreds of women with breast cancer, and have a deep appreciation of the challenges of the journey. I have the experience and knowledge to support you in your treatment.  I manage all forms of common breast conditions, as I encounter these on an almost daily basis:

 

  • Breast Cancer

  • Symptoms such as Breast pain, Breast Lumps or Nipple discharge

  • High risk family history

 

I perform surgery for all forms of breast disease, including breast cancer and lymph node surgery.  I work in a multidisciplinary team environment - with specialist oncologists and speciliasty nurses, who are curcial to supporting women with breast disease.  Where appropriate, I work with a plastic surgeon to gain the best cosmetic result for my patients.  This is termed 'two team' approach oncoplastic surgery and ensures that you get the best cancer care as well as a full range of plastic surgical options where required.  I do not perform purely cosmetic procedures like breast augmentation, when these are not associated with breast disease; I refer to a plastic surgeon.

Breast Surgery
Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery
THYROID SURGERY & OTHER ENDOCRINE

 

Most commonly performed services are:

 

  • Assessment of Thyroid lumps

  • Thyroidectomy

    • including surgical management of hyperthyroid conditions (eg Graves)

  • Parathyroidectomy

    • Including minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (in appropriately selected cases)

 

General surgery
GENERAL SURGERY

 

The General Surgical operations which are my areas of expertise:

 

 

  • Gallstone surgery - cholecystectomy

    • laparoscopic cholecystectomy (key hole surgery)

  • Umbilical Hernia repair

  • Lipomas

 

Auckland Female Surgeon

SOUTHERN CROSS AFFILIATION

 

Southern Cross Affiiated Provider for the following services:

  • Consultations

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

  • Hernia repair - umbilical, femoral, incisional

 

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OTHER INSURANCE PROVIDERS WELCOME

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  • Consultations and services can be arranged by prior approval

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