Dr. Michael Chu is an experienced general surgeon with subspecialisation training in liver, pancreas, bile duct and gallbladder surgery. He is the only surgeon in New Zealand that has completed formal post-Fellowship subspecialisation training in both liver/pancreas/biliary surgery and kidney transplant surgery.
Michael obtained his qualification in General Surgery (FRACS) before embarking on further sub-specialisation training in HPB (liver, pancreas, bile duct surgery) and Kidney Transplant Surgery at Auckland City Hospital and Westmead Hospital (Sydney).
Throughout his training, Michael acquired proficiency in a range of surgical techniques, including open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. The surgical approach will be tailored to provide the best outcome for his patient’s specific needs.
His commitment is to deliver compassionate, holistic and quality patient-centred surgical care to his patients, especially in the management of upper gastrointestinal tract cancers.
Services
General surgeon with specialist training in liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery.
Kidney Transplant Surgery (only in public hospital) – Can provide pre-transplant assessment and management of surgical conditions in patients with renal disease.
Areas of Specialisation
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia surgery
- Open and laparoscopic surgery
- Liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery
- Biliary reconstruction
- Hepatectomy (liver resection)
- Pancreatico-duodenectomy (Whipple)
- Pancreatic resection
- Kidney Transplant Surgery
Qualifications
FRACS (General Surgery), PhD (Surgery), MBChB
Memberships
- International Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association
- Australia & Aotearoa NZ Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association
- Asian-Pacific Hepato-Pancreatico-Biliary Association
- NZ Association of General Surgeons
- Transplantation Society of Australia & New Zealand
- Auckland Chinese Medical Association
Additional languages spoken
Fluent in Mandarin