DR KIMBERLY AIKINS
BSc (Hons), MBBS (Hons), Dip Child Health (Syd); FRACS
(Paediatric Surgery)
I have recently been appointed to Starship as a General Paediatric
Surgeon and Urologist with the majority of my elective work focused on
Paediatric Urology. I am proud to be the first female appointment in the
department in over 20 years. In addition to my clinical work I have a
passion for education and mentorship and am regularly involved in
teaching medical students, junior doctors and surgical trainees. I’m actively
involved in the Board of Paediatric Surgical training and Paediatric Urology
education through SPUNZA.
Areas of Expertise:
General Paediatric Surgery:
Inguinal herniae and hydroceles
Umbilical herniae
Undescended testes
Circumcision (if medically indicated)
Skin and subcutaneous lesions including vascular anomolies
Paediatric Urology:
Hypospadias and other genital anomalies (male and female)
Kidney and bladder problems identified antenatally
Hydronephrosis and other kidney disorders
Cystoscopy
I was born and raised in snowy Toronto Canada where I completed my
undergraduate degree in health science. I ventured to Sydney, Australia in
search of some sun for my medical degree as an International Merit
Scholarship recipient. After graduating I gained experience in Paediatrics,
Surgery and Urology prior to staring my FRACS training. I was lucky to be
sent to Starship for my first year of training and fell in love with NZ and my
Kiwi husband. During my training I worked in Auckland, Melbourne and
Sydney. I was an active member of the Board of Paediatric Surgical
training and was awarded the John Corboy Medal in 2018 for outstanding
leadership, selfless service and tenacity.
Throughout my training, I have developed additional experience in Adult
and Paediatric Urology and following completion of my Fellowship I spent
18 months gaining further specialised Paediatric Urology experience at
Starship.
I’m thrilled to be settling in Auckland with husband and two young boys,
and pride myself in looking after you and your children as if you were my
own family.