Mr Wai Chang

Languages Spoken: English, Cantonese

Hospitals Practicing at: Southern Cross Hospital, Anglesea Hospital and Waikato Hospital

Wai Chang is a general surgeon specialising in gastro-oesophageal reflux, gastric cancer and hernia surgery.
He maintains his expertise through regular visits to renowned upper gastrointestinal units in Japan and Korea to refine his skills in minimally invasive surgery.
Wai has a special interest in laparoscopic techniques, which are minimally invasive and may support faster recovery for suitable patients.

Areas of Interest

• Anti reflux surgery
• Gastric cancer
• Laparoscopic inguinal (groin) hernia repair
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Colonoscopy and gastroscopy
• Hernia assessment (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, incisional hernia)
• Gallbladder disease and gallstones
• Rectal bleeding assessment
• Change in bowel habit assessment
• Anal fissures and haemorrhoids
• Pilonidal sinus
• Reflux or gastro oesophageal reflux disease
• Bowel screening
• Endoscopy (colonoscopy and gastroscopy)
• Bowel screening
• Gastric cancer
• Oesophageal cancer
• Obesity and metabolic surgery

Qualifications/Memberships
MBChB, FRACS, ANZGOSA

Current Positions
General, Bariatric and Oesophago-gastric Surgeon, Waikato Hospital