MB ChB 1980 Auckland; FRACS 1988

I graduated from Auckland University and trained in Surgery in Wellington. I spent three years in Britain for post-fellowship training.

I began my consultant practice in Wellington in 1991 and was the first surgeon in Wellington to perform the majority of the laparoscopic procedures performed today, evenincluding appendicectomy. I was the first surgeon in Wellington to provide a private colonoscopy service.

I always try and make myself available for urgent consultations and GPs can arrange urgent gastropies and colonoscopies, simply with a call to my cellphone.

I also believe in allowing plenty of time with my patients to ensure they understand their condition and the procedure I am going to perform. I believe in making myself readily available postoperatively and encourage patients to ring me with any concerns.

• Laparoscopic Surgery - inguinal hernia, incisional hernia, hiatus hernia / gastro-oesophageal reflux, colonic resection, cholecystectomy including laparoscopic bile duct exploration, thus avoiding ERCP
• Endoscopy - colonoscopy, gastroscopy, stent insertion, dilatation
• Thyroid surgery
• Colonic surgery
• Haemorrhoids
• Soft tissue surgery
• Lumps and bumps. 

General & Laparoscopic Surgeon & Endoscopist

Three years training in Great Britain specialising in endoscopic surgery.

6 March 1981

General Surgery