Let’s get your health concerns sorted properly.
When patients come to me, I understand they’ve often been on a long journey with their health.
My priority is to provide clear answers and solutions. I take time to look deeper to find out what’s really going on, ensuring we go into surgery with as few unknowns as possible for the best outcome. This includes thorough preparation beforehand and attentive follow-up care.

20+ years of caring for patients
I’m an independent surgeon with a public and private practice in Christchurch. I work at Christchurch Hospital (consultant general surgeon) and run my private practice from Christchurch Surgical Associates, Christchurch Weight Loss Surgery, and Southern Endoscopy Centre.
MBChB 1996 (University of Auckland).
PhD 2007 “Acute pancreatitis and intestinal ischaemia-reperfusion” University of Auckland.
FRACS 2008 Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
Minimally Invasive Surgical Fellow, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard University Boston 2007-2008.
Surgical Oncology Fellow, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York City 2008-2009.
2003 RACS Surgical Research Scholarship.
2004 Louis Barnett Prize in Surgery.
2004 Young Researcher of the Year, Surgical Research Society of Australasia.
2004 RACS Surgical Research Scholarship.
“It’s a big step for someone to put their health in my hands and I take that responsibility seriously, making sure every detail is considered, and they are fully informed of every step of the process.”
Dr Flint

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.