Dr Andrew Sanders
about Dr Andrew Sanders
Areas of Specialisation
Plastic Surgery
Hand Surgery
Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Hospitals Practicing At: Middlemore Hospital, Auckland Surgical Centre, Kakariki Hospital, MercyAscot Hospitals
services
Description of Specialisation
Plastic surgery:
Benign skin lesions (scars, lumps)
Skin cancer excision
Graft and flap reconstruction
Sentinel node biopsy & lymph node dissection
Reconstructive microsurgery
Hand surgery:
Trauma reconstruction
Tenosynovitis (Trigger, de Quervains)
Dupuytrens disease
Carpal / Cubital tunnel disease
Peripheral nerve surgery:
Compressive neuropathy (Upper & lower limb)
Nerve tumour treatment
Neuroma management
Peripheral nerve reconstruction
Brachial plexus injury
credentials
Qualifications/Memberships
MBChB, FRACS
Memberships: NZAPS, NZSSH, ASPS
Specialist Training
Trained thoughout New Zealand in Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton & Auckland plastic surgery units.
12 month fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery & hand surgery at the Canniesburn Plastic Surgery unit in Glasgow.
12 month fellowship in peripheral nerve surgery in Birmingham, UK
Specialist Experience
Plastic, Reconstructive & Hand Surgeon at Middlemore Hospital since 2021
Current Positions
Public: Middlemore Hospital
Private: Plastic Surgery Auckland