Simon van Rij is a Urologist and PROSTATE Surgeon
An expert in management of urological problems
Read more about Simon below
A recent TV segment that Simon was involved in, Discussing Michael’s cancer journey.
A youtube video on options for prostate surgery
Meet Simon – Specialist Urologist
Simon is a New Zealand-trained urologist with extensive experience across all areas of urology. He is one of the highest-volume prostate surgeons in the country and offers advanced treatments including robotic surgery, laser surgery, UroLift, and REZUM.
He completed a fellowship in robotic surgery and complex uro-oncology at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, followed by a specialist role at Guy’s Hospital in London — one of the UK’s top prostate and kidney centres.
Simon is the current Head of Urology at Auckland Hospital. He also mentors and teaches other urologists across New Zealand, particularly in robotic surgery.
He is a Southern Cross affiliated provider, meaning many procedures and consultations are fully covered for eligible patients.
Outside of work, Simon enjoys swim/bike/run with his wife (a General Practitioner in Auckland) and supporting their kids in activites. He’s also a founding member of the Urology Institute, a team of like-minded urologists focused on timely, specialist care.
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Robotic surgery
Advanced precise technology to treat prostate and kidney cancer less invasively with faster recovery
Advanced prostate cancer diagnostics
Cutting edge diagnostic tools to give certainty and precision for men.