Michael completed his MBChB in 1987, before going on to practice and complete his further studies.
He now has more than 20+ years surgical experience, including six years in public hospitals in New Zealand and in the UK.
He returned to New Zealand in 1998, and has been operating full time in private practice in Auckland since then. As well as being passionate about his profession and his patients, Michael also has a range of other interests that keep him occupied. He is married, and has three young energetic sons.