Dr Ashish Taneja

I specialise in a wide range of General Surgical Conditions. I have a special interest in Complex Abdominal Hernias with Abdominal Wall Reconstruction as well as major Bowel Surgery.
I also perform routine surgical operations such has Hernias, Gallbladders, Skin Lesion Excisions & minor Anorectal Surgery

Current Positions
Consultant General, Acute Care & Trauma Surgeon Auckland City Hospital
Member Australasian Trauma Society

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Punjabi
Hospitals Practicing At: Mercy Ascot Hospital, Southern Cross Hospital

GENERAL SURGERY:

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy (Gallbladder)
• Laparoscopic and Open Inguinal Hernias
• Complex Abdominal Incisional Hernias with Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
• Umbilical, Epigastric Hernias (laparoscopic and open)
• Colon Surgery (Colon Cancer)
• Small Bowel Surgery
• Pilonidal Sinus
• Minor anorectal conditions (haemorrhoids, skin tags,
• perianal fistula, fissures)
• Skin Lesion Excisions

TRAUMA:

• ACC approved cases
• Traumatic Hernias
• Surgical Rib stabilisation and fixation (rib fracture)

Qualifications/Memberships
BHB, MBChB, MD (thesis), FRACS (2012)

Specialist Experience
Consultant Surgeon since 2015
Fellowship in Trauma & Acute Care Surgery Westmead Hospital Sydney Australia