Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service (PCCS)
The Green Lane PCCS provides cardiology and cardiac surgical services for infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease. It is the only provider of these services for Aoteraoa New Zealand and parts of the Pacific region.
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Where to find us
The Green Lane PCCS is located on Level 3, Auckland City Hospital, in the link between Starship and Auckland City Hospital.
Services we provide
We provide cardiac (heart) care across a person's lifespan — from before birth (fetal cardiology) to caring for pēpiborn with heart problems (congenital heart disease) who are now adults.
With continued improvements in diagnosis and treatment, the number of patients we see is growing.
Inpatient care ranges from simple overnight procedures to complex heart operations.
We have an extensive network of outreach clinics. We also offer consultation and support to health professionals caring for patients within regional hospitals.
Who we are
Our team is made up of health professionals from across many different areas, including:
- paediatric cardiac surgeons and cardiologists
- paediatric anaesthetists
- specialist nurses
- ward doctors and nurses
- allied health professionals
- technical staff
- social workers and psychologists
- clinical psychologists.
- play therapists and teachers
- administrative support staff.
Together we aim to provide the best possible care for tamariki and adults with congenital and acquired heart problems.
Referral information
For tamariki living within the Auckland region, referrals can be made by your healthcare provider.
For tamariki living outside of the Auckland region, referrals are made mostly through a paediatrician in your region. In rural areas where this is difficult, a referral from your healthcare provider may be accepted.
If tamariki need urgent (acute) cardiac assessment, you will be asked to bring them to the Children's Emergency Department.
If your problem is not urgent, your referring healthcare provider will write a letter to PCCS asking for an appointment for your child in the outpatient clinic.
Green Lane Paediatric and Congenital Cardiac Service — Starship