Peter Stiven - Gisborne Surgical Associates
Gisborne surgeon Peter Stiven consults and performs minor procedures upstairs at the Three Rivers Medical Centre. More involved procedures including endoscopy which require sedation or anaesthesia are performed at Chelsea hospital.
The team is made up of registered nurse Sarah Garrett and NZ registered dietician Christina Cullen Gisborne. Surgical Associates specialises in bariatric weight loss surgery. This helps people lose weight by surgically limiting the size of their stomach area. There are three different options available and people can discuss the best options for them with Dr Stiven. It is prudent to discuss weight loss surgery with your GP and also your family before arranging a specialist appointment with us.
Our services include general surgery, bariatric surgery (sleeve gastric, gastric bypass and mini gastric bypass), endoscopy, colonoscopy, gastroscopy, anti-reflux surgery, colorectal surgery, laparoscopic hernia and melanoma and skin repair. Mr Stiven works in both public and private practice in the broad field of general surgery as well as setting up bariatric services in both sectors in Gisborne.