Chris Holdaway

Hamilton Vascular, Endovascular & Varicose Vein Surgeon

MB ChB 1979 Otago; FRACS 1987; FRCS Eng 1988

PRIVATE SERVICE

Mr Chris Holdaway is an experienced vascular surgeon and is currently Head of the Surgical Division at Waikato Hospital. He specialises in:

  • varicose veins & ulcers
  • carotid arteries (stent/open surgery)
  • abdominal aortic aneurysm (endostent/open surgery)
  • peripheral arteries (angioplasty/bypass)
  • vascular access surgery (portacath) – support of chemotherapy
  • surgery including stent and limb reconstruction
  • advice and therapy for lymphoedema
  • advice on best medical management of vascular conditions
  • good health vascular checks.

Positions & Memberships

  • Consultant Vascular Surgeon, Waikato Hospital
  • Head of Surgical Division, Waikato Hospital
  • Executive Member New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery
  • Member Australia & New Zealand Society of Vascular Surgery
  • NZ Representative on RACS Board of Vascular Surgery
  • Director of Tristram Vascular Ultrasound
  • Recently retired board member of Braemar Hospital
  • LtCol and Senior Surgical Officer RNZAMC

Interests

  • Aortic aneurysm (open & endovascular)
  • Lower limb arterial
  • Varicose veins & ulcers
  • Lymphoedema
  • Carotid Surgery / Intervention

Qualifications

MB ChB 1979 Otago; FRACS 1987; FRCS Eng 1988


Subspecialties

  • Vascular & Endovascular Surgery

Title or Designation

Vascular, Endovascular & Varicose Vein Surgeon


Full NZ Registration Date

28 November 1980


Vocational Scope

General Surgery, Vascular Surgery


Chris consults out of three different locations in Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga and operates out of Braemar Hospital, Hamilton.

95 Clarence Street, Hamilton

1165 Tutanekai Street, Rotorua

Promed House, 71 Tenth Avenue, Tauranga