Mr Andre Westenberg
MB ChB 1992 Otago; FRACS 2000
Practising at
Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital - Urology
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital - Urology
Specialty
Urology
Full NZ Registration Date
06 Dec, 1993
Special Clinical Interest(s)
- Urological cancer - radical prostatectomy, partial nephrectomy and radical
- Cystectomy
- Percutaneous renal surgery - for large renal stones
- Male urinary incontinence - full range of options, and treatment can be tailored
- Urodynamics
- Reconstructive urology
- Laser prostatectomy
- General urology
Professional Profile
Andre received his primary medical degree from the University of Otago, after initially completing a degree in botany. His postgraduate training was in Wellington, where he was admitted to the urology training program.
After placements in Tauranga and Christchurch he did two years fellowship training at the Institute of Urology, London. He holds fellowships in both endourology and female and reconstructive urology.
Since returning to NZ in 2001 he has been based in Tauranga largely engaged in the treatment of urologic cancers including bladder, kidney and prostate. He carries out all the major pelvic cancer surgery for the region.
Post Fellowship Training
Institute of Urology, London. Fellowships in Endourology, Female and Reconstructive Urology.