Dr Anna Brownson

Gynaecology

Gynaecologist, Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery, Endometriosis, Pelvic pain and Fibroid Specialist

Auckland, New Zealand

Anna is a New Zealand–trained Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who cares for people with a wide range of general gynaecological issues. She has a particular passion for helping those with pelvic pain, endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids, and has specialist training in minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery.

After completing a Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Melbourne, Anna returned home to Aotearoa and now works as a Consultant at Middlemore Hospital (Te Whatu Ora Counties Manukau). She is committed to providing compassionate, women-centred care and ensuring her patients feel heard, supported and empowered to make decisions that feel right for them.

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Services

  • Comprehensive care for a broad range of women’s health concerns, including menstrual, hormonal, and menopausal issues, pelvic pain, and fertility-related conditions.

  • Expert surgical management of gynaecological conditions, offering both general and advanced minimally invasive (laparoscopic) procedures to ensure safe, effective outcomes and faster recovery.

  • Personalised contraception counselling and management, including non-hormonal, hormonal, IUCD, LARC, and permanent options, to support informed, individualised choices.

  • Expert assessment and management of early pregnancy concerns and miscarriage, providing empathetic, evidence-based support and guidance throughout care.

  • Assessment and management of subfertility, including investigation of female and male factors, with referral for specialist fertility treatment when appropriate.

  • Specialist colposcopy assessment and treatment for abnormal cervical screening results, focusing on comfort, clarity, and prevention of cervical cancer.

  • Individualised surgical options including bilateral salpingectomy, oophorectomy, and hysterectomy for women at increased risk of gynaecological cancers.

  • Inclusive, respectful, and expert gynaecological care, offering hysterectomy and oophorectomy for individuals seeking affirming procedures, provided with sensitivity and professionalism.

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Consultations

Anna and her team provides in-person appointments at the clinic on Ponsonby Road, along with telehealth options for those who prefer to connect from home or outside Auckland.

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“We aim to combine clinical excellence with a compassionate touch, empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing”

“Every woman’s care is a team effort. Through collaboration between surgeons, nurses, anaesthetists, and allied professionals, we strive to provide the safest care and achieve the best possible outcomes for our patient.”

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