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Dr Ai Ling Tan

Gynaecological oncologist

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Learn the signs of gynae cancers; Listen to your body; and Act early when you know something isn’t normal.

Dr Ai Ling Tan

Welcome To My Website

Its purpose is to provide basic information about how, as a gynaecological oncologist, I can help you.

 

‘Gynaecological oncologist’ sounds very wordy, but I’m a specialist who helps with a range of pre-cancerous and cancerous problems affecting women’s reproductive systems. Some of my patients will require surgery, but not necessarily. I actually perform surgery on non-cancerous conditions as well and advise women with a variety of gynaecological issues.

I find many women prefer to deal with a woman specialist, as understanding about our female bodies comes naturally to us!

I enjoy my work, which is challenging, requires precision, knowledge and demands that I be a good listener.

When women are well-informed, they may seek medical treatment earlier. This makes for far less stress overall, and over time should save lives. And knowledge about ourselves makes us more powerful and self-assured.

This site and its links should introduce you to what I do and help you to become better informed about your body.

Dr Ai Ling Tan
Dr Tan
Dr Ai Ling Tan
MBBS, DipObs, FRANZCOG,
MRCOG, CGO
 

About Dr Tan

Dr. Ai Ling Tan is an experienced gynaecological oncologist specializing in the surgical treatment of gynaecological cancers, pre-cancers and some non-cancerous gynaecological conditions.

Ai Ling initially trained in Australia, then completed her obstetrics and gynaecology specialist training at the National Women’s Hospital in Auckland and Brighton Hospital in the United Kingdom. She underwent formal subspecialty training in Gynaecological Oncology in Sydney and Melbourne to obtain a certificate in gynaecological oncology (CGO).

Since 1994 Ai Ling has worked as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and since 2002 as a gynaecological oncologist at the Auckland District Health Board.

Ai Ling also works in private as a Gynaecological Oncologist at Ascot Central Women’s Clinic and operates at Ascot Hospital though she is also accredited to operate in Southern Cross hospitals.

Ai Ling was on the board of the New Zealand Gynaecological Foundation for the past 10 years (until late 2016), helping communicate to women about gynaecological cancers.

Ai ling is passionate about helping women locally and overseas, and has recently accepted the role of Chairwoman on behalf of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society to implement a new Gynaecological Oncology training program for Doctors from smaller nations of the Pacific.

Services
I Provide
Family Cancer Service

As a Gynaecological Oncologist, I see and manage many women with gynaecological cancers including those with pelvic masses that are suspicious of cancer and women who need complex gynaecological surgery. I am also very happy to manage women who are at a higher risk of cancer due to gene mutations or family history and offer them risk- reducing surgery. Some surgical procedures can be done through a key-hole approach whilst others need an open approach.My other areas of interest include colposcopy, and vulvoscopy – for abnormal smears, pre cancerous lesions of the vulva and vagina. Many vulva conditions are non cancerous and can be treated with medication.

Gynaecological Cancers

  • Cervical cancer
  • Complex pelvic masses
  • Ovarian / Peritoneal cancer
  • Post menopausal bleeding
  • Uterine (endometrial) cancer
  • Vulval and Vaginal Cancers

Risk Reducing Surgery

  • Risk reducing surgery
  • Salpingo oophorectomy
  • Lynch Syndrome

Colposcopy

  • Cervix – abnormal smears CIN
  • Vaginal precancer – VAIN
  • Vulval precancer – VIN

General Gynaecology

  • What causes Adenomyosis?
  • Abnormal – heavy periods
  • Endometrial / cervical polyps
  • Fibroids
  • Ovarian cysts /masses
  • Vulva conditions

View Video Files

 
August 17, 2020
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Obesity can cause Endometrial Cancer

Obesity can cause Endometrial Cancer...

August 17, 2020
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Gynaecological Aspects of BRCA

Dr Ai Ling Tan and Professor Karen Lu (Gynaecological Oncologists) discuss gynae...

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World class doctors arrive to talk about gynaecologic cancers

Endometrial cancer (cancer of the lining of the womb) is the most common gynaecological cancer in the world. Gynaecological Oncologist Dr Ai Ling Tan from Auckland met with Professor Karen Lu from MD Anderson Clinical Cancer Centre the United States in Taupō on Thursday to discuss the causes, factors and effects of the ‘on-the-rise’ cancer. […]
August 17, 2020
 
 

Oncogenetics for the Generalist

Excerpt from a presentation on oncogenetics given by Dr Ai Ling Tan. The presentations aim was to give clinicians a perspective of the emerging and ever-growing field of cancer genetics and its implications on daily practice. This area has gained more impetus as genetic status can impact on treatment decisions and patients are better informed […]
August 17, 2020
 
 

Beating The Silent Killer

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August 17, 2020
 
 

Beating The Killer Within

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August 17, 2020
 
 

Are You At Risk Of Familial Cancer?

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August 17, 2020
 
 

What Is A Colposcopy?

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August 17, 2020
 
 

Some Lumps Can Be Benign

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August 17, 2020
 
 

Individualised Treatment For Vulvar Cancer

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August 17, 2020
 

Make an Appointment

To make an appointment call 09 520 9361 and please ask your GP or Specialist to send me a referral.

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  • +64 9 520 9362
  • info@drtan.co.nz
  • PO Box 128142 Remuera, Auckland 1541
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    Ascot Central Women’s Clinic
    Level 1 Ascot Central
    7 Ellerslie Racecourse Drive
    Remuera 1051 Auckland

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    Tel: +64 9 520 9361
    Fax: +64 9 520 9362
    Email: info@drtan.co.nz
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    Directions coming from the North on SH1: Take exit 433 for Green Lane E, at the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Green Lane E, turn right onto Ellerslie Racecourse Dr and go straight at the roundabout to enter main parking area.

    Directions coming from the South on SH1: Take exit 433 for Green Lane E, at the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Green Lane E, turn right onto Ellerslie Racecourse Dr and go straight at the roundabout to enter main parking area.

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    Dr Ai Ling Tan

    Ascot Central Women's Clinic 7 Ellerslie racecourse Drive Remuera 1051 Auckland

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    Phone: +64 9520 9361

    Fax: +64 9520 9362

    Email: info@drtan.co.nz

    Dr Ai Ling Tan is an Affliated Provider to Southern cross Health Society for selected services

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