Jonathan Wheeler
I graduated from Auckland Medical School in 1999 and received my FRACS in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2009. Having completed training in New Zealand, I travelled with my family to work as a Fellow at the Mater Childrens’ and Adults Hospitals in central Brisbane for a year. I stayed on as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon working both at the Childrens Hospitals and in Private Practice. In Toronto, Canada I undertook a prestigious year-long Plastic and Craniofacial Fellowship at the internationally renowned Hospital for Sick Children. Experience and understanding in the field of Craniofacial Surgery has given me a greater appreciation of the face and procedures to enhance facial form. I am Clinical Lead of Paediatric Plastic Surgery at Starship Children’s Hospital and a Director at the NZ Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery which is a private clinic for Plastic Surgery. As Past President of the NZ Association of Plastic Surgeons and active member of the association. I am the Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons which reflects my passion for supporting this sub-Specialty.
Academic Affiliations/Training I enjoy the opportunity to teach the doctors training in Plastic Surgery. I am an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland and have an educational role supervising academic activities. I give my time and expertise to work with the charity organisation Operation Smile, who provide Plastic Surgical care for children with congenital birth anomalies in developing countries.
