Mr Rowan French

Rowan French is a General, Gastrointestinal, Bariatric and Endocrine surgeon with a strong interest in metabolic surgery.

He is the president of the New Zealand Association of General Surgeons, a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Court of Examiners, and has significant leadership roles at the DHB.

His primary interests include the treatment of abdominal complaints, gastrointestinal cancer, gastrointestinal endoscopy and the surgical management of obesity.

He has trained extensively in these areas around New Zealand, and returned to Hamilton after working for 2 years in the Lakes region. His other interests include surgical nutrition, intravenous nutrition, and governance in health care.
Hospitals Practising at
Southern Cross Hospital, Hamilton, Anglesea Hospital, Hamilton

Areas of Specialisation

• Gastrointestinal Surgery including Metabolic/Bariatric Surgery- gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, revisional surgery
• Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy)
• Hernia (Laparoscopic and open) including complex incisional hernia
• Gallbladder/biliary issues
• Colorectal and Anorectal Surgery- bowel cancer, diverticular disease, pilonidal sinus, haemorrhoids, fissure, fistula
• Assessment of abdominal pain
• Second opinions

Payment Options
Credit card
EFTPOS

Qualifications/Memberships
MBCHB, FRACS, President of NZAGS

Memberships
Court of Fellowship Examiners, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Past President New Zealand Assocation of General Surgeons