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Dr Chun-yen Wu

Specialist

Qualifications

MB ChB 2009 Free State; FCS (SA) (General Surgery) 2017

Profile

My name is Chun-Yen Wu and I am a general surgeon with a special interest in upper GI surgery and endoscopic surgery. I completed my basic medical degree (MBChB) at the University of the Free State, South Africa in 2009.

Following this I completed my basic surgical training at Kimberley academic hospital gaining experience in general surgery and trauma. I then started my advanced surgical training at Bloemfontein academic hospital from 2013 – 2018 under the mentorships of Professors Renald Barry and Roelf du Toit. At the end of training I was awarded the Fellowship of the College of Surgeons and I also completed my Masters degree in general surgery. This was then followed by a year of post fellowship training in upper GI surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery in Strasbourg, France.

My family and I moved to Rotorua in 2020 where I have been working as a consultant general surgeon at Lakes DHB. I am also the clinical lead for upper GI surgery at Lakes and medical student teaching.

Interests

My special interest includes :

  • minimally invasive surgery (keyhole surgery) for gallbladders and hernias,
  • anti-reflux surgery,
  • Gastroscopy and
  • colonoscopies.

Keyhole surgery in particular has made post-surgical recovery these days much quicker and less painful and I endeavour to always make this option available to my patients where possible.

Title or Designation

General Surgeon

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Contact Details

Dr Chun-yen Wu is available at the following services:

This service is available at the following location:

Rotorua Hospital

Freephone 0800 924 432

Sarah Doyle - Colorectal Nurse Specialist NBSP - Phone (07) 348 1199 ext 8142

Private Services

Mr Chun-Yen Wu - General Surgeon

This service is available at the following location:

Kuirau Surgical Centre, 1239 Ranolf Street, Rotorua

Public Services

General Surgery | Lakes

This service is available at the following locations:

Rotorua Hospital

Taupō Hospital

Private Surgical Services

Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital - General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Southern Cross Rotorua Hospital