Haematology

Expert haematology care 

Our haematology service focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of conditions affecting the blood, bone marrow, and lymphatic system. From anaemia and clotting disorders through to more complex conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma, our experienced team provides expert, personalised care at every stage.

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Our Haematology Team

Dr Leanne Berkahn

Specialty: Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, CLL, myeloma, Chronic myeloid leukaemia and myeloproliferative disorders

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Dr Anna Elinder Camburn

Specialty: Myeloproliferative, myelodysplastic, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia and lymphoproliferative disorders

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Dr Tom Sapsford

Specialty: Malignant blood disorders including: Myeloma, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disease, chronic myeloid (CML) and lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Non-malignant blood disorders including: Haemochromatosis, abnormal blood cell counts, selected thrombosis cases (DVT/PE)

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Dr Rory Bennett

Specialty: Malignant blood disorders, including lymphoma, chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and myeloma

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TWO AUCKLAND LOCATIONS

We have clinics on Wairau Road and Carlton Gore Road, Newmarket.

Contact our North Shore cancer clinic

Wairau Clinic (Head Office)
Gate A, 212 Wairau Road,
Wairau Valley,
Auckland 0627

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Contact our Newmarket cancer clinic

Newmarket Clinic
105 Carlton Gore Road, 
Newmarket,
Auckland 1023 

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Affiliated Providers

We are an Affiliated Provider to Southern Cross Health Insurance for selected services. We also have relationships for direct billing with Accuro, AIA, NIB, Partners Life, Unimed, ACC and other insurers.

we’re accepting refeRRALS

We are very happy to accept referrals for patients with almost any haematological concern, including cases where you may simply be seeking specialist advice or reassurance.

We are happy to see:

  • Advice on abnormal FBCs and other haematological blood test abnormalities
  • Lymphoma, CLL and lymphocytosis
  • Multiple myeloma, MGUS, AL amyloidosis and abnormal protein electrophoresis
  • Chronic myeloid leukaemia
  • Histiocyte disorders
  • Mast cell disorders, including systemic mastocytosisIron deficiency and iron overload
  • Anaemia, thrombocytopenia and neutropenia
  • Polycythaemia, erythrocytosis, thrombocytosis and neutrophilia
  • Thrombosis, including DVT and pulmonary embolism
  • Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia, managed by Tom only

We do not currently see:

  • Paediatric patients
  • Acute myeloid leukaemia in patients fit for transplantation, generally <16 years old
  • Burkitt’s lymphoma
  • Haemophilia or complex bleeding disorders
  • Complex thrombotic disorders

Make a Referral




If you have a patient with a haematalogical concern and would value specialist input, we would be very pleased to see them. We aim to provide clear, practical advice.

Visit Specialist Referrals to make your referral.
EDI cancwell. Or email referrals@harbourcancer.co.nz

We have always felt welcomed and informed. The professionalism, authenticity and warmth extended to the entire team. On every visit both the nursing and reception teams were exceptional. We actually looked forward to treatment day rather than dreading it! 

SALLY W & JOHN D

PROCESS AFTER REFERRAL

The typical process after referral at Harbour Cancer & Wellness.


STEP 1
FIRST SPECIALIST APPOINTMENT (FSA)

Your patient will meet with their consulting doctor to discuss their results and treatment options. Here are some common questions patients often ask us.

STEP 2
THEIR TREATMENT
PLAN

Typically, your patient will either be recommended an oral course of medication, or a course of intravenous treatment which which may require time in the day stay unit.

STEP 3
PRE-TREATMENT
ASSESSMENT

Your patient will meet their consulting doctor again to confirm the treatment plan, answer any questions they may have and complete paperwork.

STEP 4
FOLLOW-UP
APPOINTMENTS

Your patient’s consulting doctor will see them on a regular basis throughout their treatment and will keep you informed.