Associate Professor Matthew Clark

Overview

I am a broadly experienced General Surgeon, and passionate about quality, training, and assessment. I have an ongoing role at Middlemore Hospital on the elective and emergency general surgery service, which complements my private work. I am an active teacher, and have an honorary Associate Professorship at the University of Auckland. In 2024 I was invited to be on the International Advisory board for Lancet Oncology.

I have recently completed the role of Chief Medical Officer for Southern Cross Healthcare after four years, where I helped manage our response to the Covid-19 pandemic and then shared launching the 2033 Strategy. I have also had the privilege of being the Chief Examiner in General Surgery for RACS New Zealand, after 9 years on the Court of Examiners. As of 2025 I am an elected Councillor for RACS.

I am approachable and non-judgmental, an ally to the LGBTI+ community, and a proponent for equity in Aotearoa. I’m happy to provide second opinions on all aspects of surgery, and subsequently refer on to expert colleagues when needed.