Consultations
Consultation appointments should be made directly with Mr Law’s secretary, contact details available here.
Emergency appointments within a week will require the referring doctor to discuss this with his secretary or Mr Law in person.
Covid-19
Consultations may be conducted through Doxy-me video link or by telephone.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mr Law's secretary.
Andrew Law Neurosurgeon & Spinal Surgeon
Mr Andrew Law has been working as the Service Clinical Director of Neurosurgery at Auckland City and Starship Children’s hospitals.
He has performed a significant number of complex brain and spine operations for children and adults. He continues a busy public and private workload.
Operations
Pituitary surgery
Mr Law has helped over one thousand people from New Zealand and abroad with pituitary masses. Please see his Pituitary Handbook.
Brain Tumours
Mr Law has extensive experience in the surgical management of different brain tumours. These include both benign and malignant lesions of the brain and its coverings.
Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Mr Law is experienced in managing facial pain and trigeminal neuralgia. He performs both microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve (MVD) and balloon compressions of the trigeminal ganglion.
Management of Hydrocephalus and other fluid disorders
Mr Law has a board range of techniques and skills to manage hydrocephalus. This includes managing the different types of shunt and endoscopy.
Spine Surgery
Mr Law specialises in spinal surgery for the conditions of the cervical and thoracic spine. This includes the assessment and surgical management of nerve root compressions, traumatic injury, and degenerative conditions of the spine. Mr Law also manages tumours of the spine and spinal cord.
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Mr Law offers surgery for management of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment and masses on peripheral nerves. He is partnered with Southern Cross as an accredited provider.
Head Injury
Abnormalities of the Skull
Qualifications
Undergraduate Qualifications MBChB (1989) Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery New Zealand University of Otago Biochemistry with Distinction.
Neurosurgical Positions
Mr Law’s current Neurosurgical Appointments…
Surgical Training
Surgical Training in Australasia Overview Surgical training in New Zealand Australia is undertaken through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons…
Publications
Publications Severe Aortic Stenosis and Atherosclerosis in a Young Man with Tangier Disease Burnett J R, Law A J J, Yeong M L, Crooke M J, Sharma A K. Am J…