Michael Chu
General and HPB Surgeon
FRACS (General Surgery), PhD (Surgery), MBChB
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 to have completed formal post-Fellowship subspecialisation training in both liver, pancreas and biliary (HPB) surgery and kidney transplant surgery.
After obtaining his qualification in General Surgery (FRACS), Michael undertook further subspecialisation training in HPB surgery and Kidney Transplant Surgery at Auckland City Hospital and Westmead Hospital in Sydney.
Throughout his training, he gained extensive experience in a wide range of surgical techniques, including both open and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. Surgical approaches are carefully tailored to achieve the best possible outcome for each patient’s individual needs.
Michael is committed to delivering compassionate, holistic and high-quality patient-centred surgical care, with a particular focus on the management of upper gastrointestinal tract cancers.
Areas of Expertise
Gallbladder surgery
Hernia surgery
Open and laparoscopic surgery
Liver, pancreas and bile duct surgery
Biliary reconstruction
Hepatectomy (liver resection)
Pancreatico-duodenectomy (Whipple)
Pancreatic resection
Contact
Private services
Laparoscopy Auckland
148 Gillies Avenue, Epsom, Auckland
Phone: 027 216 7288
Email: drnagham@nasurg.com
Q&A with Michael
What do you enjoy most about your work?
The most enjoyable or rewarding part of my work is to have the opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. It might not necessarily be performing an operation but to be able to listen to patient's stories and care for them makes my job worthwhile.
What is most important to you when caring for patients?
The most important part to me about caring for a patient is to ensure that the patients feel that they are listened to and their expectations are met. I am here to care for them and help them - That's what's driving my practice.
What areas of care are you particularly focused on?
I am interested in illnesses involving the liver/pancreas and also gallbladders/herniae.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
I enjoy spending time with my family and young daughter - To be able to take my daughter to her activities and spend time with her is something I cherish while she is still young and enjoys my company!
LAPAROSCOPY AUCKLAND (Surgical Services)
148 Gillies Ave, Epsom, Auckland 1023
0800 527 276 or (09) 623 8525.
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22 Kipling Ave, Epsom, Auckland 1023
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