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Dr Luigi Sussman

Specialist

Qualifications

MB BCh 1987 Witwatersrand; FRACS 1994

Profile

After obtaining my fellowship (FRACS) in Auckland in 1994, I spent three years in the UK doing post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery, upper gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery. Whilst in the UK (Norwich & Edinburgh), I was involved in several research projects and publications.

Subspecialties

Laparoscopic surgery for:

  • Gallstones and gallbladder problems (AFFILIATED PROVIDER SOUTHERN CROSS)
  • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
  • Abdominal hernias including - umbilical, inguinal, incisional and ventral (AFFILIATED PROVIDER SOUTHERN CROSS)
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Haemorrhoids (piles)
  • Pilonidal sinus surgery with flap repairs
  • Gallbladder surgery (AFFILIATED PROVIDER SOUTHERN CROSS)

Southern Cross affiliated provider for:

  • Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy - both diagnostic and therapeutic
  • Varicose veins surgery
  • Hernias - all abdominal hernias including: inguinal, umbilical, ventral,  incisional (laparoscopic and open approaches)
  • Gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy)
  • Skin lesions

Title or Designation

General Surgeon & Endoscopist, General Surgeon, General, Colorectal, Laparoscopic Surgeon and Gastrointestinal Endoscopist

Post-Fellowship Training

Colorectal Surgery at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital - England. (2 Years)

Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery and Hepatobiliary Surgery - The Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland  (1 year)

Full NZ Registration Date

15 June 1989

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Contact Details

Dr Luigi Sussman is available at the following services:

Private Services

Dr Luigi Sussman - General and Laparoscopic Surgeon

This service is available at the following locations:

Shakespeare Specialist Centre, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland

Red Beach Shopping Centre, 42 Red Beach Road, Red Beach, Auckland

Rodney Surgical Centre, 77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth, Auckland

Shore Surgery - Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

This service is available at the following location:

Shore Surgery, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland

Make an enquiry online here

Private Surgical Services

Rodney Surgical Centre

This service is available at the following location:

Rodney Surgical Centre, 77 Morrison Drive, Warkworth, Auckland

GPs can also direct refer through "the referrers assistant" via Care Select

Shore Surgery - General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Shore Surgery, 181 Shakespeare Road, Milford, Auckland

Make an enquiry online here

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital - General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Southern Cross North Harbour Hospital

Phone: (09) 925 4400
Fax: (09) 925 4434

E-mail: northharbour@southerncrosshospitals.co.nz

Location details here

Surgeons can be contacted directly at their private consultation rooms.