Dr Clare (Claire) Russell

Description of Specialisation

Gastroenterologist offering expert and patient centred care across all areas of Gastroenterology. Clare has extensive experience in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy), along with the care of upper and lower gastro-intestinal disorders and liver disease.

On the HealthPathways page which has the little green folders with tiles in it - please add 'diverticular disease', 'inflammatory bowel disease' and 'bowel cancer screening'.

Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist

Dr Russell has expertise across all areas of Gastroenterology providing high quality, patient centred care. She specialises in procedures (including gastroscopy and colonoscopy), and the care of upper and lower gastro-intestinal disorders along with liver disease.

Endoscopy (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy)
North and West Auckland

• Southern Cross Hospital, 212 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, Auckland 0627
• Waitemata Endoscopy, 53 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610

Consulting (clinic appointment)
North and West Auckland.
Waitemata Gastroenterology

• 7 Anzac Street, Takapuna, Auckland 0622
• Tend Constellation Drive, Rosedale, Auckland 0632
• 53 Lincoln Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610

Southern Cross affiliated provider of endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy and consultations.

Specialist in assessment of:

• Dyspepsia
• Dysphagia
• Reflux
• Gastrointestinal screening (Early stomach and colon cancer detection)
• Polyp resection
• Hepatology
• Abdominal pain
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Change in bowel habit
• Gastrointestinal bleeding

Qualifications/Memberships
MBChB, FRACP (Auckland)
New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology
Fellow of the Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Division