I trained in Dunedin and completed my surgical training in Christchurch. I then spent 3 years in England to further my colorectal training. I have worked in the Waikato since 2001 as a general and colorectal surgeon. At present, I am involved in the implementation of the bowel screening programme for the Waikato region.

Area of expertise:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Laparoscopic hernia repair
• Laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery
• Pelvic floor surgery for incontinence and emptying difficulties
• Haemorrhoids: latest ligasure banding treatment, excisions
• Anal skin tag excisions, pilonidal surgery, fistula and fissure surgeries
• Endoscopy: colonoscopy, gastroscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy

Qualifications:

• FRACS (1995)
• MBChB (Otago 1985)