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Bowen Hospital is a modern, private surgical hospital in Wellington that represents the best in private healthcare and offers a comprehensive suite of surgical services.

06/03/2026

🌈 One Month On: Living Our Pride Pledge

In February, Evolution Healthcare took the Pride Pledge, a public commitment to ensuring LGBTTQIAP+ (Rainbow) people are safe, visible, and included in all aspects of life. Taking the Pride Pledge means using our voice to actively support and celebrate rainbow communities, in our workplaces and in the care we provide.

For some, taking the pledge will feel deeply meaningful. For others, it may simply affirm a shared commitment to treating people well. For us, it represents one of the many strands of our culture that weave together to make Evolution a great place to work and to support truly patient-centred care.

This month and onwards, our focus turns to action. We are:
• Continuing conversations across our sites about inclusive practice
• Reviewing policies and language to ensure they reflect best practice
• Building on the leadership already demonstrated within ABI (one of our Evolution companies) and across our teams

We’re honoured to stand alongside other organisations committed to rainbow inclusion across Aotearoa. This pledge reflects our values in action, particularly manaakitanga (integrity) and our belief that inclusive, respectful environments help people and communities thrive.

Pride is not just a moment - it’s an ongoing commitment.

18/02/2026

We were proud to host Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown MP at Bowen Icon Cancer Centre yesterday as they welcomed a new proposal from Pharmac to fund two combination therapies for people living with chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL), a type of blood cancer.

The proposal includes funding venetoclax with ibrutinib, and venetoclax with obinutuzumab, as first-line treatment from 1 May 2026.

If approved, these treatments could help patients achieve longer-lasting remission, reduce the need for traditional chemotherapy, and potentially decrease hospital visits. The proposal also aims to reduce disruption and stress for patients already accessing these treatments privately by allowing them to continue care in private hospitals if they meet funding criteria.

This marks another step toward improving access to cancer treatments and supporting better outcomes for patients and their whānau across New Zealand.

17/02/2026

Huge shoutout to our amazing team members who took part in the Wellington Round the Bays!

We’re incredibly proud of the dedication, energy, and team spirit shown by everyone who laced up their running shoes and represented us at this iconic community event, especially given the bad weather. Taking on the challenge, supporting each other, and prioritising health and wellbeing truly reflects what we stand for.

Congratulations to all who participated!

16/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 🎇

Welcoming the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy, resilience, and progress.

Wishing our community good health, strength, and prosperity in the year ahead.

30/01/2026

We’re proud to welcome our very first cohort of newly qualified Registered Nurses into practice through the Evolution Graduate RN Programme - a supported transition designed to help graduate nurses thrive.

* 11 RNs are part of the programme
* Working across diverse practice settings including Wakefield, Bowen, Royston, ABI Rehabilitation Services – Wellington, and clinical areas such as Theatre, Wards, DOSA, ICU, and Accute Brain Injury
* Alongside their clinical roles, nurses take part in a structured programme offering targeted professional development, ongoing preceptorship, and strong wrap-around support

This programme is a significant milestone and reflects our commitment to growing and supporting the next generation of nursing professionals. We’re excited to see where their journey takes them 💙

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from Bowen Hospital.

As we welcome 2026, here’s to another year of providing exceptional care and making a positive difference in the lives of people across Wellington.

26/12/2025

We’re pleased to announce CCM as the appointed lead architect and design team for our construction expansion programme at Wakefield Hospital and Bowen Hospital for 2026.

Design and planning work is progressing well across both sites, supporting our vision to enhance facilities and deliver improved care for our patients and clinicians.

We look forward to working closely with CCM as the programme moves forward. Appointment of the architect. Continued development – Bowen and Wakefield.

Here's to another strong development pipeline of 2026.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas 🎄 Ngā mihi o te wā – Season’s Greetings!

Kia pai ngā hararei – happy holidays! Wishing you and your whānau a joyful and safe festive season.

Thank you to all the specialists, kiritaki (patients / clients) and kaimahi (staff) we work with for your ongoing contribution and support throughout 2025.

19/12/2025

After decades of dedicated service to the Wellington community, respected ophthalmologist Dr Neil Aburn is retiring.

Renowned for his compassionate approach and clinical excellence, Dr Aburn has transformed the lives of countless patients, not only restoring vision, but offering reassurance, clarity, and confidence along the way. His commitment to precision, patient education, and continual advancement in ophthalmology has helped shape the standard of care across the region.

Dr Aburn’s impact extends well beyond his patients. The team at Bowen Hospital will sincerely miss his consideration, collegiality, and respect for the wider surgical and clinical teams who supported his work.

While he will be greatly missed, Dr Aburn leaves behind an enduring legacy in Wellington. We thank him for his years of outstanding service and wish him every happiness in his well-earned retirement.

12/12/2025

Big congratulations to Saskia for winning our colouring competition. We especially loved the Grinch. Well done, we'll be in touch to organise sending out your prize.

11/12/2025

After many years of dedicated service Mr Burton King, General Surgeon specialising in breast cancer management will be retiring. Over more than a decade at Bowen Hospital’s The Breast Centre, Burton has built a legacy of exceptional care, combining expertise in breast cancer management with a deep commitment to patients wellbeing. In addition to his clinical work, he has also served as a civilian volunteer for the New Zealand Defence Force, serving in many environments including Iraq, the Pacific and in Christchurch following the 2011 earthquakes.

As Mr King retires we acknowledge and celebrate his incredible contributions to both medicine and service and the impact he has made in the lives of patients, colleagues and the broader community. We wish him all the very best as he and Hewa embark on a new life chapter.

The Breast Centre will continue with Drs Alex Brown and Dan Cocker continuing Burton’s legacy.

Thank you Mr King for your years of service and dedication, we will miss you.

01/12/2025

Celebrating Dr. John Wyeth: Honoured with the Master of APAGE Award

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. John Wyeth has been awarded the Master of APAGE Award at the Asian Pacific Digestive Disease Week (APDW) in Singapore, November 2025. This prestigious recognition is the highest award bestowed by the Asian Pacific Association of Gastroenterology (APAGE), and it is a testament to Dr. Wyeth’s exceptional contributions to the field of gastroenterology and his enduring impact on the global medical community.

For over 60 years, APAGE has been at the forefront of advancing digestive health across the Asia Pacific region, representing countries that constitute more than 50% of the global population. The Master of APAGE Award honors those senior gastroenterologists who have played a pivotal role in the growth of the specialty and have demonstrated unwavering dedication to clinical practice, education, and research.

Dr. Wyeth has been a long-time supporter of APAGE, attending and presenting at its meetings for many years. His research and educational papers have not only advanced our understanding of digestive health but have also inspired countless gastroenterology trainees to push the boundaries of knowledge. As a Council Member for APAGE for 8 years, Dr. Wyeth has mentored future leaders in the field, and his support for the organization’s goals has been invaluable.

A Glimpse Into Dr. Wyeth’s Remarkable Career:
• MBChB (Otago), FRACP, FRCP, MD (Dietary Fibre and Fermentation in the Colon)
• Private practice in Wellington and working at Wairarapa and Hawkes Bay Public Hospitals
• Former President of the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology (NZSG)
• Former Clinical Leader for Gastroenterology in Wellington
• Former Medical Director of PHARMAC, New Zealand’s drug funding agency
• Founding Board Member of Crohn’s Colitis NZ

Dr. Wyeth’s clinical interests include Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and motility, and he has devoted years to clinical research and medical student teaching. His unwavering commitment to improving patient care, advancing research, and supporting the next generation of gastroenterologists makes this award so well-deserved.
Congratulations, Dr. Wyeth! Your leadership and dedication have set a standard of excellence in gastroenterology that will inspire generations to come.

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98 Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs
Wellington
6035

Telephone

+6444792069

Website

http://www.bowen.co.nz/

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Bowen Hospital has a proud tradition of patient care, supported by the very latest technology, equipment and facilities. The treatment and care you receive will be of the highest standard and our staff will do their best to help you return to good health as quickly and as comfortably as possible. Experienced, professional management ensures that our high standards are maintained with due regard to efficiency and cost.

Today’s modern hospital is surrounded by gardens and set in native bush, conveniently located away from the bustle of the city in Crofton Downs yet easily accessible from all directions and with free parking.

Bowen offers comprehensive surgical services including:

General surgery

Gastroenterology

Gynaecology

Ophthalmology

Orthopaedic

Oral and maxillofacial

Otolaryngology (ENT)

Plastics and Reconstruction

Urology

A modern Endoscopy Unit, Sleep Disorders Unit, Specialist Consulting Rooms and Radiology complete the complex.

Acurity Hospitals demonstrate our ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement in all aspects of healthcare. In 2014 the ACC Workplace Safety Management Programme tertiary level status was achieved. Mandatory Ministry of Health Certification is undertaken 3 yearly.

Acurity Health Group has partnered with Health Quality & Safety Commission New Zealand Open for Better Care.

Acurity Health Group are proud to be members of the New Zealand Private Surgical Hospitals Association (NZPSHA) who represent the interests of private surgical hospitals' within New Zealand.