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.

MB BCh 1987 Witwatersrand; FRACS 1994

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

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

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

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

15 June 1989

General Surgery

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