Mr Gary Stone

Biography

I graduated from Auckland University and trained in Surgery in Wellington. I spent three years in Britain for post-fellowship training. I began my consultant practice in Wellington in 1991 and was the first surgeon in Wellington to perform the majority of the laparoscopic procedures performed today, even including appendicectomy. I was the first surgeon in Wellington to provide a private colonoscopy service. I also have clinics in Porirua, Kapiti Coast and Upper Hutt. I always try and make myself available for urgent consultations and GPs can arrange urgent gastrosopies and colonoscopies, simply with a call to my cellphone. I also believe in allowing plenty of time with my patients to ensure they understand their condition and the procedure I am going to perform. I believe in making myself readily available postoperatively and encourage patients to ring me with any concerns. Current membership of professional/other bodies Fellow of Royal Australasian College Surgeons Member of Association of General Surgeons

Research Interest

I am a general surgeon, treating most of the range of general surgery and have a special interest in: - Laparoscopic Surgery for Hernia (including Incisional Hernia) - Gallstones (including common duct stones) - Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux - Colonic Surgery - Small Bowel Surgery I also perform colo-rectal surgery, colonoscopies and gastroscopies.