Hi, I’m Richard Flint a Christchurch-based independent surgeon specialising in

  • weight loss surgery
  • hernia repair
  • reflux surgery
  • abdominal issues
  • weight loss surgery
  • hernia repair
  • reflux surgery
  • abdominal issues
  • weight loss surgery
  • hernia repair
  • reflux surgery
  • abdominal issues
More about me

Let’s get it sorted properly

If you’re noticing any abdominal or bowel pain, or other changes in your digestion that are out of the ordinary, I may be able to help.

Please note, for some surgeries, you’ll need to request a referral to me from your GP. If you’re not sure if you need a referral or not, feel free to get in touch.

You're in safe hands

I’m a New Zealand-trained general surgeon with over 20 years of experience at some of the world’s leading hospitals.

  • Since 2009 - Consultant general and upper gastrointestinal surgeon, Christchurch Hospital
  • 2008 - Fellow Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New-York
  • 2007 - Fellow Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston
  • 2007 - PhD "Acute pancreatitis and intestinal ischaemia - reperfusion", University of Auckland
  • 2007 - FRACS Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • 2004 - Louis Barnett Prize in Surgery
  • 2004 - Young Investigator of the year, Surgical Research Society of Australasia
  • 1996 - MBChB University of Auckland
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Timeline

How long will you have to wait for surgery?

I aim to minimise waiting and worrying by providing a clear, timely process from consultation to surgery, typically completed within six weeks. This is what the process usually looks like:

  • 24

    hours

    From initial referral to booking consultation

  • +2

    weeks

    From call to consultation

  • +4

    weeks

    From consultation to surgery

  • +

    Follow up as needed

If you have unusual abdominal or bowel pain, I may be able to help.

Ask your GP to refer you to Richard Flint or get in touch with me to discuss your options.

Get in touch