Auckland Female Specialist Breast Surgeon, Thyroid Surgeon, General (Gallbladder surgery, hernia surgery, lipoma) surgeon

MEET YOUR SURGEON

MAGDALENA BIGGAR BHB  MBChB  FRACS

Magdalena is an Auckland Specialist surgeon with 17years experience in breast cancer, thyroid/parathyroid and general surgery.   She is highly regarded and sought after for her professional, empathetic care, surgical skill and management of complex cancer journeys.  Magdalena is a dedicated surgeon who collaborates closely with oncology networks and specialises in modern breast conservation techniques and endocrine surgery in particular

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Magdalena grew up in Auckland and attended Auckland Medical School.  Thereafter she undertook surgical training in General Surgery in New Zealand, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2009.  Subsequently she gained further specialty training and experience in Breast, Endocrine and General Surgery by working abroad in Australia (Princess Alexandra Hospital) and the United Kingdom (Royal Victoria Infirmary) under the tutelage of surgeons prominent on the world stage in their fields.  Most recently she has also spent time on sabbatical in Oxford Hospitals in the UK to improve her skillset of oncoplastic techniques.

 

Magdalena works as a Breast, Endocrine and General Surgeon in private practice and as a Consultant Surgeon for Counties Manukau Health.  The majority of her work encompasses assessment and treatment of breast cancer and other breast disease (in both breast screening and diagnostic environments), thyroid assessment and surgery, parathyroid surgery, as well as elective and emergency general surgery - with a particular experience in gallbladder surgery.  Magdalena is a skilled surgeon, with years of experience and is dedicated to providing a high standard of care with precision, compassion and a commitment to excellence.  She stays up to date with the latest advancements in surgical techniques and decision making to provide the best possible outcomes for her patients.  Her expertise and caring nature make her a trusted surgeon, who is well known in the Auckland region and medical community, where most people know her as 'Magda'.  Magdalena works with a team of specialist nurses, support staff and other specialists to give you excellent care.  

 

She also has an interest in surgical education and maintaining our New Zealand trained workforce.

 

Together with husband Kevin, Magda lives in Auckland and has two children.