Paediatric Neurosurgery Starship Hospital Auckland

Paediatric Neurosurgery Starship Hospital Auckland

Leading Children’s Neurosurgery Services in New Zealand

Paediatric Neurosurgery Starship Hospital Auckland is the main centre for children’s neurosurgery across the North Island. It provides care for patients aged 0–15 years with conditions such as head injuries, brain and spinal tumours, hydrocephalus, congenital malformations, and neurovascular disorders. In addition, the hospital offers both emergency and planned surgical services in a safe, child-focused environment.

Scope of Conditions and Treatments

The neurosurgery team treats traumatic head and spinal injuries with fast intervention and close follow-up. For example, children with brain and spinal tumours receive advanced surgical care supported by modern imaging and monitoring. Hydrocephalus management includes ventriculoperitoneal shunts and other proven methods to reduce fluid buildup.

Moreover, congenital conditions such as craniosynostosis are addressed in specialised craniofacial clinics. Here, neurosurgeons and plastic surgeons work together, ensuring families receive complete and coordinated care. As a result, children benefit from a multidisciplinary approach tailored to their individual needs.

Emergency Access and Referral Pathways

Starship Hospital acts as a regional hub for urgent neurosurgical cases. Referrals are triaged by urgency, and emergencies are managed through the paediatric Emergency Department with support from the on-call neurosurgical registrar. Therefore, children requiring urgent surgery are assessed and treated without delay, improving safety and outcomes.

Academic Leadership and Regional Reach

Linked to Auckland City Hospital and the University of Auckland, Paediatric Neurosurgery Starship Hospital Auckland combines clinical care with teaching and research. Furthermore, it serves families from Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel, and beyond. As a result, patients across the North Island have access to world-class paediatric neurosurgery close to home.

Contact Information

• Address: Starship Children’s Health, 2 Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 1023, New Zealand

• Phone (Switchboard): (09) 307 4949 ext 22333