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Mr Ahmed Barazanchi
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2009 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2021
Profile
Ahmed Barazanchi is a New Zealand trained Upper GI Surgeon based in Wellington. He holds a medical degree from the University of Otago and completed a PhD from the University of Auckland. Ahmed then pursued post-fellowship training with the accredited program of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA). His post-fellowship training is three years of upper GI fellowships at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, and Auckland City Hospital.
Ahmed provides oesophagogastric, bariatric, and general surgical care at Wellington Public Hospital, where he is currently the lead oesophageal surgeon.
Ahmed is Consulting at Wakefield Specialist Centre. Patients can expect timely care with appointments currently available within two weeks. He is dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.
Interests
General Surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- Laparoscopic hernia surgery (inguinal, umbilical and incisional)
- Open haemorrhoidectomy
Upper GI Surgery
- Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication), including revisional hiatal surgery
- Bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
- Revisional bariatric surgery for poor food tolerance, reflux, and weight gain
- Minimally invasive oesophagectomy and gastrectomy for malignant and benign conditions
- Heller’s myotomy for achalasia
Upper GI Endoscopy
- Diagnostic and interventional with a focus on the treatment of surgical disease
Title or Designation
General / Upper GI Surgeon, General Surgeon
Full NZ Registration Date
26 July 2011
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Mr Ahmed Barazanchi is available at the following services:
Private Services
Mr Ahmed Barazanchi - General / Upper GI Surgeon
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Specialist Centre, 99 Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Email
Private Surgical Services
Wakefield Hospital - Endoscopy
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website
Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)
Wakefield Hospital - General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Wakefield Hospital
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Phone
(04) 381 8100
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Fax
(04) 381 8101
Email
Website
Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)