Our Specialists
Bulent Yaprak
Plastic Surgeon, Hand Surgeon
Mr Bulent Yaprak is a qualified, registered plastic surgeon with over 13 years post-training experience overseas and in New Zealand. He has an extensive portfolio covering all aspects of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He provides quality, compassionate, and professional surgical services to meet your individual needs.
He studied Medicine at Hacettepe University in Ankara (the capital of Turkey) and went on to complete 6 years additional training at the Istanbul Medical University (one of the busiest hospitals in the world) specialising and gaining comprehensive training in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. He observed, assisted, and was supervised by 12 professors (all experts in their field) to gain an extensive, hands-on knowledge and excellence in plastic surgery.
His post-training experience includes over 13 years of surgical experience in all aspects of plastic surgery both overseas and 11 years in New Zealand.
Mr Yaprak holds a sub-speciality interest in hand and wrist surgery and on top of his general plastic surgery training, was offered a specialist placement at Middlemore Hospital for a year gaining extra training and practice in the hand and wrist surgery field. He treats bone, ligament, tendon injuries of hand and wrist; peripheral nerve injuries and compressions (both lower and upper extremity); Dupuytren’s contracture; traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory arthritis of the hand and wrist; congenital hand differences; tendinitis of hand and wrist.
Visit his website at: www.DrYaprak.co.nz or click here: Plastic Surgeon
More recently, he has begun to perform hair transplants on patients to restore hair loss. He is the only Plastic Surgeon in New Zealand to provide such a service. More information on his transplant services can be found at the following link, www.hairclinic.nz
Deirdre Seoighe
Plastic Surgeon
Deirdre graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2003 with an honours degree. After completing internship in a number of specialities, she decided to pursue a surgical career.
During surgical training she completed a research masters in surgery, helped set up Ireland’s first graduate entry medical programme and taught anatomy dissection to medical students.
She completed specialist registrar training in plastic surgery and sat the fellowship exams in plastic and reconstructive surgery in 2015 – the same year her third child was born.
She was a locum consultant plastic surgeon in Galway University Hospital from 2015 and then moved to Auckland to undertake a fellowship in burns surgery at Middlemore Hospital.
In 2017 she began working at Waikato Hospital and is the clinical lead for burns surgery covering a vast area from Taranaki to Gisborne. In addition to my commitment to Waikato Hospital, she operates at the National Burns Unit in Middlemore Hospital several times a month.
In her spare time, she is a busy mother of four children.
Memberships and Special Responsibilities:
Clinical Lead for Burns Surgery
Chairperson of the Morbidity and Mortality conference
Plastic Surgery Pastoral Care Portfolio
Mentor for Wahine Connect
Member of the New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons
Member of the Australia New Zealand Burns Association
Services Provided:
Skin cancer care
Hand Surgery
Burns and scar reconstruction
Breast Surgery
Thread lifts
Simon Nicholson
Plastic Surgeon, Hand Surgeon
Mr Simon Nicholson is a consultant plastic and reconstructive surgeon with full vocational registration in New Zealand.
He qualified in 2007 and completed his higher surgical training in Yorkshire, UK in 2017, which included two competitively awarded Training Interface Group (TIG) fellowships in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery (Newcastle upon Tyne), and hand surgery (Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derby).
He completed the BSSH hand surgery diploma during his fellowship in Derby. He moved to New Zealand in 2017 to undertake additional higher surgical training fellowships in plastic & hand surgery and was appointed as a consultant in Hamilton, NZ in September 2019. He was appointed as clinical lead for hand surgery in the plastic surgery department of Waikato Hospital in 2021.
His clinical interests include hand surgery and skin cancer, plus breast surgery and surgical and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.
Tarek Saleh
Gynaecology
Dr Saleh completed his O&G training in New Zealand and qualified as a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG).
With a special interest in endometriosis and pelvic pain as well as pelvic floor surgery, He continued with a two year intensified sub-specialty advanced laparoscopic training as an Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy and Surgery (AGES) fellow. He became the lead laparoscopic gynaecology surgeon at the unit and the (AGES) training Program Director.
Toni Kelly
Appearance Medicine
Toni specialises in assisting people who are wanting to take care of their skin and enhance their own natural beauty.
With extensive experience in the appearance medicine field, Toni offers:
Botulinum Toxin (also know as Botox)
Dermal Fillers
Specialist Skin Care
Toni’s aim is to offer her clients age appropriate, natural and up-to-date treatments in a safe friendly environment.
Toni Kelly | Botox, Dermal Fillers, Skin Care | Hamilton
Anna Watson
Nurse
Anna Watson RN. Anna has been working with Dr Yaprak for a number of years. Her caring, friendly manner will put you at ease when you come for treatment. Anna has extensive experience in the public and private arena working for a number of years at Waikato Hospital and now a broad career in the private sector. Anna's Sunny disposition makes her a stand-out and invaluable team member at the Waikato Specialist Centre.
Raewyn Hallet
Nurse
Raewyn Hallet is a dedicated and compassionate nurse at Waikato Specialist Centre. Her exceptional care and attention ensure that every patient receives the highest level of support and comfort during their time at our facility. With a genuine commitment to their well-being, Raewyn's nurturing approach makes her an invaluable asset to our team and a trusted caregiver for our patients.
Kylie Rowe
Administrator
Kylie Rowe, our reception and office administrator, is the heart of Waikato Specialist Centre’s front desk. With her ever-present friendly smile and unwavering willingness to assist, Kylie excels at making every visitor feel welcome and supported. Her proactive approach and problem-solving skills ensure that any issues are resolved efficiently, always with a helpful flair that reflects her dedication to providing excellent service.