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Qualifications

MB ChB 2009 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2021

Profile

Ahmed Barazanchi is a New Zealand trained Upper GI Surgeon based in Wellington. He holds a medical degree from the University of Otago and completed a PhD from the University of Auckland. Ahmed then pursued post-fellowship training with the accredited program of Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand Gastric and Oesophageal Surgery Association (AANZGOSA). His post-fellowship training is three years of upper GI fellowships at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, and Auckland City Hospital.

Ahmed provides oesophagogastric, bariatric, and general surgical care at Wellington Public Hospital, where he is currently the lead oesophageal surgeon.

Ahmed is Consulting at Wakefield Specialist Centre. Patients can expect timely care with appointments currently available within two weeks. He is dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

Interests

General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Laparoscopic hernia surgery (inguinal, umbilical and incisional)
  • Open haemorrhoidectomy


Upper GI Surgery

  • Anti-reflux surgery (fundoplication), including revisional hiatal surgery
  • Bariatric surgery (Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, mini-bypass, sleeve gastrectomy)
  • Revisional bariatric surgery for poor food tolerance, reflux, and weight gain
  • Minimally invasive oesophagectomy and gastrectomy for malignant and benign conditions
  • Heller’s myotomy for achalasia


Upper GI Endoscopy

  • Diagnostic and interventional with a focus on the treatment of surgical disease

Title or Designation

General Surgeon

Full NZ Registration Date

26 July 2011

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Contact Details

Mr Ahmed Barazanchi is available at the following services:

This service is available at the following location:

Wakefield Hospital

Toll Free Phone: 0800 WAKEFIELD (0800 925 334)

Private Services

Mr Ahmed Barazanchi - General / Upper GI Surgeon

This service is available at the following location:

Wakefield Specialist Centre, 99 Rintoul Street, Newtown, Wellington

Private Surgical Services

Wakefield Hospital - General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Wakefield Hospital