He is approachable and non-judgmental, an ally to the LGBTI+ community, and a proponent for equity in Aotearoa. Matthew is happy to provide second opinions on all aspects of surgery, and subsequently refer on to expert colleagues when needed.
Matthew is a broadly experienced General Surgeon, who is passionate about quality, training, and assessment. As well as a busy job at Middlemore Hospital, he is the Chief Medical Officer for Southern Cross Healthcare, and Chief Examiner in General Surgery for RACS New Zealand.
Areas of Specialisation:
- Hernia surgery: inguinal, umbilical, incisional, and others
- Gallstones and biliary disease
- Perianal conditions and pilonidal disease
- Complex intraabdominal sarcoma
- Lumps and bumps
- Node dissection for tumours, node biopsy for haematology
- Ingrown toe nails
- Second opinions on most aspects of general surgery
