Associate Professor Edmund Leung
MB BS 2000 London; CCT (UK) (Gen Surg) 2013; FRCS (Gen surg) Edin 2013
Practising at
Southern Cross New Plymouth HospitalSpecialty
General SurgeryFull NZ Registration Date
29 October 2020Private Services
Associate Professor Edmund Leung - General Surgeon
205 St Aubyn Street
New Plymouth
022 488 1161
Greenlane Medical Specialists
93-95 Ascot Avenue
Greenlane
Auckland
(09) 930 6108
(09) 930 6109
Greenlane Medical Specialists - Endoscopy
93-95 Ascot Avenue
Greenlane
Auckland
(09) 930 6108
(09) 930 6109
Special Clinical Interest(s)
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Colorectal cancer
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Inflammatory bowel disease
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Complex pelvic surgery, including endometriosis
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Functional bowel disorders
Professional Profile
Edmund is an experienced General and Colorectal Surgeon with expertise across the full spectrum of digestive health. Edmund provides comprehensive care including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, keyhole surgery for gallbladder, bowel and hernia conditions, as well as the management of skin lesions, abdominal and digestive disorders, and anal conditions.
Originally from the United Kingdom, Edmund moved to New Zealand with his family in 2020 after many years as a Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University. He completed his medical degree in London before undertaking specialist surgical training, a research doctorate in bowel disease, and advanced fellowship training in abdominal and pelvic cancer surgery.
Alongside his clinical practice, Edmund is actively involved in surgical education and research, with more than 100 peer-reviewed publications. In 2019, he was recognised as the British Silver Scalpel Surgeon of the Year.