Professor Andrew Hill completed his general surgical training in 1997 and worked in Kenya as a medical missionary and head of surgery at Kijabe Hospital for four years. Following this he returned to Middlemore Hospital where he now practices as a Colorectal Surgeon.
His research interests are improving outcomes from major abdominal surgery and medical education and he has published over 300 peer-reviewed papers in these areas. Andrew leads the Auckland Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (AERAS) research group, aiming to improve patient outcomes after major surgery. He is also a Councilor for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and is the chair of the Professional Standards and Advocacy Committee.
