Medical expertise and background of Mr Michael Booth
Qualifications
MBChB, MBA, FRACS
Title or Designation
Upper GI and Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bariatric Surgeon and Endoscopist
Special Clinical Interests
I specialise in Laparoscopic weight loss surgery including gastric bypass, adjustable banding, and sleeve gastrectomy as well as Laparoscopic repair of Inguinal Hernia, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Antireflux surgery, and Upper GI Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
Professional Profile
I trained through the University of Otago Medical School. I have spent two years running my own general practice prior to completing my surgical training.
My Post Graduate Surgical training was as Surgical Fellow at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (UK) as well as the Wakefield Surgical Clinic, Wellington.
I have an MBA from Victoria University.
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Current Membership of Professional/other bodies
I am a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a Member of ANZGOSA and Member OSSANZ (Obesity Society Australia and NZ)
Additionally, I am Member of SAGES (Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons) and a Member of the NZ Gastroenterology Society
Practising at
Waitemata Endoscopy North, 212 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, 0627
Waitemata Endoscopy West, 53 Lincoln Road, Henderson, 0610
North Shore Hospital, Auckland
Waitakere Hospital, Auckland
Consulting at
Waitemata Specialist Centre – 15 Shea Terrace, Takapuna 0622, Phone 09 441 2750 for appointments
