Richard Flint

Richard Flint I’m an independent surgeon with a public and private practice in Christchurch.

I work at Christchurch Hospital and run my private practice from Christchurch Surgical Associates, Christchurch Weight Loss Surgery, and Southern Endoscopy Centre. I’m Richard Flint, an independent General and Endoscopic Surgeon based in Christchurch, Canterbury, with over 25 years of experience. I’ve trained and worked internationally, including:
🩺 Fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy – Harvard Uni

versity (2008)
🏥 Surgical Oncology Fellowship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
📍 Consultant General & Upper GI Surgeon – Christchurch Hospital
🎓 Senior Lecturer – Christchurch School of Medicine
🏆 Recipient – 2004 Louis Barnett Prize in Surgery

18/08/2026

Almost every patient asks me the same questions: why did I get a hernia? What did I do wrong?

Usually, nothing.

A hernia needs two things — a weak spot in the abdominal wall, and pressure pushing against it. The weakness is often already there, sometimes since birth. The heavy box, or the afternoon in the garden, is usually the moment you noticed it rather than the moment it formed.

Swipe for the five things that actually cause them.

Think you might have a hernia? Contact me at richardflintsurgery.co.nz, or ask your GP to refer you to Richard Flint at Christchurch General Surgery.

A change worth knowing about if you've been referred to me before.I'm no longer at Christchurch Surgical Associates. I n...
14/08/2026

A change worth knowing about if you've been referred to me before.

I'm no longer at Christchurch Surgical Associates. I now practise at Christchurch General Surgery with Steven Kelly, on Leinster Road.

If you'd like to be seen, ask your GP to refer you to Richard Flint at Christchurch General Surgery.

Phone 03 375 4949
[email protected]
146 Leinster Road, Christchurch

I'm currently seeing patients within two weeks of referral — within a week if it's urgent.

Hernia repair, gallbladder surgery, reflux, weight loss surgery, gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Waiting to treat symptomatic gallstones can make things worse. Once pain starts, it usually comes back, often within mon...
08/06/2026

Waiting to treat symptomatic gallstones can make things worse. Once pain starts, it usually comes back, often within months. And over time, the risk of serious complications increases, including infection, pancreatitis, or blocked bile ducts.

Delaying surgery also means you’re more likely to end up needing emergency treatment, which carries higher risks than planned elective surgery. On top of that, recurring pain and the fear of attacks can impact your quality of life, from what you eat to what you feel comfortable doing.

In most cases, treating symptomatic gallstones early is safer and helps avoid unnecessary complications later.

Don’t wait to get it sorted, get in touch with me today: www.richardflintsurgery.co.nz/get-in-touch

For patients with symptomatic hernias, surgery is often a question of when, not if. If a hernia is causing pain, discomf...
25/05/2026

For patients with symptomatic hernias, surgery is often a question of when, not if. If a hernia is causing pain, discomfort, or limiting your daily activities, leaving it untreated rarely makes things better, and symptoms can worsen over time.

In fact, long-term research shows that most patients who initially delay surgery eventually need it, as pain increases and quality of life declines.

Don’t wait until it impacts your life more than it already has. If you’re experiencing symptoms, get in touch with me today: www.richardflintsurgery.co.nz/get-in-touch

If you’re a General Practitioner and your patient requires a general or weight loss surgery, you can refer them to me th...
27/04/2026

If you’re a General Practitioner and your patient requires a general or weight loss surgery, you can refer them to me through the following pathways:

ERMS
You can either search my name, or find me under:
-  Christchurch General Surgery (hernia surgery, gallstones, reflux disease, endoscopy)
-  Christchurch Weight Loss Surgery (gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy)
-  Christchurch Surgical Associates, Christchurch Endoscopy, Hernia Centre, and Christchurch Gallstone Clinic.

Email
You can directly send a referral email to: [email protected]

Website
You can also refer them through the ‘get in touch’ form on my website: www.richardflintsurgery.co.nz

KiwiSaver does allow early access to your savings to fund weight loss surgery, but only in cases of significant financia...
13/04/2026

KiwiSaver does allow early access to your savings to fund weight loss surgery, but only in cases of significant financial hardship. The treatment must be considered essential for your health, and you must genuinely have no other way to pay for it. Approval isn’t automatic, each provider reviews applications individually and makes the final decision. We’re unable to book surgery without approval from your KiwiSaver provider.

The medical team and I can help you with the application. If you have any questions, please get in touch with me: https://richardflintsurgery.co.nz/get-in-touch

Considering weight loss surgery? It’s worth checking whether your insurance covers part of the procedure, as this can si...
30/03/2026

Considering weight loss surgery? It’s worth checking whether your insurance covers part of the procedure, as this can significantly reduce the cost. Below are some insurers that offer cover for bariatric surgery. Other options may be available, so we recommend contacting your current or prospective insurer for full details.

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146 Leinster Road
Christchurch
8014

Telephone

+6433754480

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