Dr Michael Wynn-Williams. Specialist Gynaecologist and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon

Dr Michael Wynn-Williams is a highly respected Gynaecologist and renowned endometriosis specialist (AGES/RANZCOG Level 6). After an extensive career working as a Gynaecologist overseas, he returned to New Zealand in 2020, establishing himself in Auckland.

For local patients in Auckland, Michael consults in his rooms at Advanced Gynaecology Auckland (AGA) at Ascot Central. Michael also provides private patients across New Zealand with telehealth video consultations. Private surgical services are provided by Michael at Allevia Hospital Ascot in Remuera.

Michael holds a significant public role as the Lead of Minimal Access Gynaecology Service (MIGS) at Auckland Hospital. Michael is the Training Director of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery (AGES) Advanced Training Program (AATP). The Auckland AATP program is widely considered the top training program in New Zealand. Michael is also an active member of the Auckland Hospital Women's Health Pain Service.

A wealth of experience marks Michael's career. He spent 15 years providing private surgical services at Mater Private and the Wesley Private Hospitals in Brisbane. As the lead advanced laparoscopic gynaecologist at Mater Mothers' Hospital, he specialised in complex endometriosis cases and saw patients from Queensland, Northern NSW, and the Northern Territory. Additionally, Michael served as a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland and played a pivotal role in fertility treatments through Queensland Fertility Group. He contributed significantly by establishing a Fellowship program in collaboration with Eve Health and Mater Health, aimed at training aspiring gynaecologists in advanced laparoscopic surgery under the AGES AATP program.

Michael embarked on his journey in obstetrics and gynaecology in Christchurch, New Zealand, where the late Dr John Doig first ignited his passion for endometriosis management. Subsequently, he pursued advanced training worldwide, including a two-year Fellowship in advanced laparoscopic surgery with A/Prof Alan Lam in Sydney. He further honed his skills during a post-fellowship year in Glasgow and a consultant post at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University NHS Trust, Cambridge, UK.

Michael is a dedicated educator, sharing his advanced expertise in laparoscopic gynaecological surgery with fellow doctors in Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Mongolia. He remains committed to mentoring and educating gynaecologists across Australia and New Zealand. Since 2015, Michael has been the Director of AGES Laparoscopic Anatomy Pelvic Dissection (LapD) Workshops held four times a year at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).

In addition to his clinical practice, Michael holds local and international leadership roles in several organisations. He is currently the first New Zealander to hold the role of President of the Australasian Gynaecological Endoscopy & Surgery (AGES). From 2023 to 2026, Michael was an Associate Editor of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopy (AAGL) medical journal, Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynaecology (JMIG). Michael also sits on the Clinical Advisory Committee of Endometriosis Australia. In New Zealand, Michael is a board member of Endometriosis New Zealand and chairs its clinical advisory committee.