Meet the Team

We offer a comprehensive, supportive surgical service to people of the Waikato and greater midland region. All procedures are performed by the laparoscopic (keyhole) approach, where appropriate, by our experienced and dedicated surgeons.

Bernd Grunewald

Mr Grunewald offers comprehensive general abdominal and laparoscopic surgical services as well as interventional endoscopy (gastroscopy & colonoscopy).

Rowan French

Mr French is a gastrointestinal and endocrine surgeon with a strong interest in metabolic surgery, including both under-nutrition and over-nutrition.

Grant Christey

Associate Professor Grant Christey has broad experience in general surgery and endoscopy, and speciality interests in thyroid surgery, laparoscopy and complex hernia surgery.

Wai Chang

Mr Chang is a gastrointestinal surgeon with an interest in metabolic surgery and anti-reflux surgery as well as endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy).