The 20 Best Ankylosing Spondylitis Doctors in New Zealand

Find the Top Ankylosing Spondylitis Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Ankylosing Spondylitis near New Zealand. Of these, 23 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Simon M. Stebbings
    Distinguished in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Simon M. Stebbings
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Simon Stebbings practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Stebbings is rated as a Distinguished expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Andrew A. Harrison
    Advanced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Andrew A. Harrison
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Andrew Harrison practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Harrison is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis, Gout, Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Hannah A. Blair
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Hannah A. Blair
    Mairangi Bay, AUK, NZ 

    Hannah Blair practices practicing medicine in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand. Ms. Blair is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Agranulocytosis, and Follicular Lymphoma.

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    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Tony R. Merriman
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Tony R. Merriman
    A.J. Phipps Green, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Tony Merriman practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Merriman is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Metabolic Syndrome, and Obesity.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John Highton
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    John Highton
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    John Highton practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Highton is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Nicola D. Dalbeth
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Nicola D. Dalbeth
    85 Park Rd, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Nicola Dalbeth practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Ms. Dalbeth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Chondrocalcinosis 2, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Gareth J. Treharne
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Gareth J. Treharne
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Gareth Treharne practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Mr. Treharne is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Gout.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Benjamin D. Fletcher
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Benjamin D. Fletcher
    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Benjamin Fletcher practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Fletcher is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. His clinical expertise encompasses Ankylosing Spondylitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Melanie D. Bussey
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Melanie D. Bussey
    325 Great King Street, 
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Melanie Bussey practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Bussey is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Concussion, Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Rebecca L. Roberts
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Rebecca L. Roberts
    OTA, NZ 

    Rebecca Roberts practices practicing medicine in New Zealand. Ms. Roberts is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Thiopurine S-Methyltransferase Deficiency, Gout, Crohn's Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Fiona M. Mcqueen
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Fiona M. Mcqueen
    85 Park Rd, 
    Grafton, AUK, NZ 

    Fiona Mcqueen practices practicing medicine in Grafton, New Zealand. Ms. Mcqueen is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Synovitis, and Tenosynovitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Ravi S. Suppiah
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Ravi S. Suppiah

    Te Toka Tumai Health New Zealand

    Auckland, AUK, NZ 

    Ravi Suppiah practices practicing medicine in Auckland, New Zealand. Mr. Suppiah is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vasculitis, Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Microscopic Polyangiitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Ross A. Lawrenson
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Ross A. Lawrenson
    Hamilton, WKO, NZ 

    Ross Lawrenson practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, New Zealand. Mr. Lawrenson is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer, Mastectomy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Chunhuan Lao
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Chunhuan Lao
    Hamilton, WKO, NZ 

    Chunhuan Lao practices practicing medicine in Hamilton, New Zealand. Lao is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. They are also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Breast Cancer, Chronic Kidney Disease, Mastectomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Alison M. Hendry
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Alison M. Hendry
    Middlemore, AUK, NZ 

    Alison Hendry practices practicing medicine in Middlemore, New Zealand. Ms. Hendry is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hypophosphatasia (HPP).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Emma D. Deeks
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Emma D. Deeks
    Mairangi Bay, AUK, NZ 

    Emma Deeks practices practicing medicine in Mairangi Bay, New Zealand. Ms. Deeks is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Neurotrophic Keratitis, Eosinophilic Asthma, and Psoriatic Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Rebecca Grainger
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Rebecca Grainger
    23A Mein Street, 
    Newtown, WGN, NZ 

    Rebecca Grainger practices practicing medicine in Newtown, New Zealand. Ms. Grainger is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses COVID-19, Gout, Arthritis, and Reactive Arthritis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Lisa K. Stamp
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Lisa K. Stamp
    2 Riccarton Ave, 
    Christchurch, CAN, NZ 

    Lisa Stamp practices practicing medicine in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ms. Stamp is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis, and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary C. Wallace
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Mary C. Wallace
    OTA, NZ 

    Mary Wallace practices practicing medicine in New Zealand. Ms. Wallace is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gout, Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.

    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Roisin M. Hegarty
    Experienced in Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Roisin M. Hegarty
    Dunedin, OTA, NZ 

    Roisin Hegarty practices practicing medicine in Dunedin, New Zealand. Ms. Hegarty is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Ankylosing Spondylitis, and Fibromyalgia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Ankylosing Spondylitis?

    Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a progressive inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis that affects the small joints in the spine and pelvis (sacroiliac joints), eventually causing them to fuse, making the spine become stiff, inflexible, and hunched over. As the disease progresses, it can also affect the ribs, eyes (acute iritis), and cause fractured spinal vertebrae. There are two subtypes of ankylosing spondylitis: 1) non-radiographic ankylosing spondylitis (nr-axSpA), which means that the joint damage cannot be seen on X-ray, and 2) ankylosing spondylitis (AS), when the joint damage can be seen on X-ray. Ankylosing spondylitis affects more men than women, and usually begins in adolescence or early adulthood.

    When should I see an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in New Zealand?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in New Zealand?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in New Zealand?

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    How does MediFind rank Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in New Zealand?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in New Zealand?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in New Zealand?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor in New Zealand?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Ankylosing Spondylitis doctors in New Zealand?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Ankylosing Spondylitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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