He went on to complete advanced surgical training at West Midlands University Teaching Hospitals in the UK, obtaining MRCSEd and FRCSEd degrees. The UK specialist surgical qualifications were accredited by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and he was awarded a Fellowship by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

During his surgical training in the UK, Dr. Kuzinkovas has acquired extensive expertise in managing complex general and upper gastro-intestinal surgical cases, in particular obesity surgery, antireflux surgery and radical resections for the gastric and oesophageal malignancies. This expertise has further expanded since he started working in Sydney in 2008. Dr. Kuzinkovas has performed more than 5,000 weight loss surgical procedures as well as numerous endoscopies within the field of general and upper gastro–intestinal surgery.

Dr. Kuzinkovas has VMO (Visiting Medical Officer) appointments at St George Private Hospital, St George Public Hospital, Sutherland, Kareena Private, St Luke’s, Concord Private Hospital, and Sydney Private Hospital in addition to practicing at his Advanced Surgicare locations in Kogarah, Campbelltown, and Bella Vista.

Education & Experience:

Medical Qualifications: MBBS, MD, MRCSEd, FRCSEd, FRACS
Surgical Training: Extensive training in the UK, gaining expertise in complex general and upper gastrointestinal surgery, including obesity surgery, antireflux surgery, and cancer surgery.
Experience: Performing laparoscopic surgery for over 20 years, with over 5,000 weight loss procedures and numerous endoscopies performed.

Current Positions:

Consultant Surgeon at Advanced Surgicare
VMO appointments at St George Public/Private and Norwest Private Hospitals

Membership:

Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS)
Australia & New Zealand Gastro Oesophageal Surgery Association (ANZGOSA)
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)
The International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO)