
Dr Anna Lawrence
Urology Specialist
about Dr Anna Lawrence
Anna is an NZ trained Urologist, with extensive post-fellowship training in Functional Urology, Incontinence, NeuroUrology and Reconstructive Urology (California USA, Pune India), and Clinical lead Neurourology Auckland Spinal Unit.
She is the current President of Continence NZ, a member of the NZ Pelvic Mesh Service and is a strong advocate for men and women with these difficult and morbid conditions.
She has a broad surgical and medical skill set for general Urological problems but sub-specialises in all-gender voiding dysfunction, incontinence, complex neurogenic and non-neurogenic bladder dysfunction, urethral stricture and neuromodulation.
Annas experience in her special interest areas are recognised internationally and she is a sought after speaker on female stricture disease, neurourology and neuromodulation for bladder failure and OAB. She was the first surgeon in Auckland to complete a female urethroplasty (having published her modification of the technique) and has extensive experience in urethral reconstruction, buried penis surgery, and penile reconstruction.
Anna is patient-focused and looks at holistic treatment options for patients, reaching a management plan with their involvement.
Current Positions
Private Practice Urology Specialist
Consultant Urologist, Auckland Public & Counties Manukau DHB
Spinal Urologist at Auckland Spinal Unit Specialist Urologist in Private Practice
Auckland Surgical Centre Southern Cross Hospital
services
Description of Specialisation
- Adult acquired buried penis surgery & penile reconstruction
- Urethral reconstruction male and female
- Prostate cancer survivorship surgeon
- Neuro- urology Spinal cord injuries
- Urinary incontinence male and female
- Neuromodulation
- Credentialed NZ framework of Mesh Injuries Tier 3
Hospitals Practicing At: Auckland Public, Auckland Rehabilitation & Spinal Unit, Manukau Super Clinic, Brightside, Ormiston, Allevia
credentials
Qualifications/Memberships
MBChB 2000, FRACS 2011, GURS 2013
Specialist Training
Associate Professor fellowship University of California, Davis 2011 -2012 with subspecialty training in Urodynamics, Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-urology, Neuromodulation techniques, Prostheses placement (incontinence and penile), Reconstruction (urethroplasty, urinary fistula)
Society of Urogenital Reconstruction Society Fellowship, Kulkarni Reconstruction Institute 2013
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contact Dr Anna Lawrence
0220 489 661
Auckland Surgical Centre, 9 St Marks Rd, Remuera, Auckland
EDI: urospecl