Dr. Ruth Spearing

Haematologist

Qualifications: MB.ChB; FRACP; FRCPA

Consults at Intus, Digestive and Colorectal Care
For appointments please call Intus on 03 977 5977

Post Graduate Training/Experience:

Post graduate training in New Zealand and England, returning to New Zealand in 1987

Special clinical interests:

All aspects of haematology, including:

• Lymphomas
• Myelomas
• Chronic leukaemias
• Myelodysplasia and other causes of anaemia
• Thrombosis and bleeding disorders.

Professional profile:

• Senior Specialist in Haematology.
• Chairman of the New Zealand Joint Specialist Advisory Committee for Haematology of the Royal College of Pathology of Australasia and the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
• Previous Clinical Director of Haematology, Christchurch Hospital.
• Chairman of the Senior Medical Staff Association, Christchurch Hospital.
• Chairman of the Information Subcommittee of the New Zealand Cancer Treatment Working Party.
• Member of the Adolescent Subcommittee of the New Zealand Cancer Treatment Working Party

Personal profile:

Married with 2 adult children. Enjoys family life, exploring New Zealand and traveling.

Current professional memberships:

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians;
• Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia;
• Member of the Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand;
• Member of the Bone Marrow Transplant Society of Australia and New Zealand;
• Member of the Australasian Leukaemia and Lymphoma Group;
• Member of the European Society for Bone Marrow Transplantation;
• Member of the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation;
• Member of the British Society of Haematology.
• Member of the European Haematology Society