Reception Phone: 04 910 2160
wellington@southerncrosshospitals.co.nz
General Manager: Steve Attkins
Mr Gary Stone
MB ChB 1980 Auckland; FRACS 1988Practising at
Southern Cross Wellington HospitalSpecialty
GastroenterologyGeneral Surgery
Full NZ Registration Date
06 March 1981Private Services
Gary Stone - Laparoscopic Surgery - Wellington
90 Hanson Street
Newtown
Wellington
(04) 910 2179
Special Clinical Interest(s)
- Laparoscopic Surgery - inguinal hernia, incisional hernia, hiatus hernia / gastro-oesophageal reflux, colonic resection, cholecystectomy including laparoscopic bile duct exploration, thus avoiding ERCP
- Endoscopy - colonoscopy, gastroscopy, stent insertion, dilatation
- Thyroid surgery
- Colonic surgery
- Haemorrhoids
- Soft tissue surgery
- Lumps and bumps.
Professional Profile
I graduated from Auckland University and trained in Surgery in Wellington. I spent three years in Britain for post-fellowship training.
I began my consultant practice in Wellington in 1991 and was the first surgeon in Wellington to perform the majority of the laparoscopic procedures performed today, even including appendicectomy. I was the first surgeon in Wellington to provide a private colonoscopy service.
I also have clinics in Porirua, Kapiti Coast and Upper Hutt. I always try and make myself available for urgent consultations and GPs can arrange urgent gastrosopies and colonoscopies, simply with a call to my cellphone.
I also believe in allowing plenty of time with my patients to ensure they understand their condition and the procedure I am going to perform. I believe in making myself readily available postoperatively and encourage patients to ring me with any concerns.