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Anthony Cheng

Restoring comfort, movement and confidence so you can get back to what you love.

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Hand, Wrist & Peripheral Nerve Specialist — Auckland

Anthony Cheng is a New Zealand-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hand and wrist surgery, peripheral nerve injuries and micro-surgical reconstruction.

About

Your hands and wrists play an essential role in everything you do — work, sport, and daily life. When pain, stiffness, or injury limit you, you want a specialist who combines extensive expertise with genuine care. Anthony provides comprehensive diagnosis, treatment, and recovery plans for all hand and wrist conditions, using evidence-based methods and advanced surgical techniques.

Conditions & Treatments

Your hands deserve expert care.

From minor injuries to complex reconstructions, Anthony provides best-practice management for all conditions.

From minor injuries to complex reconstructions, Anthony provides best-practice management for all conditions.

Common Hand & Wrist Conditions

Nerve & Complex Conditions

Procedures & Injury Care

My goal is always to restore comfort, function, and confidence — helping you return to living fully.

Why Patients Trust Anthony with their Care

From my first consultation through to recovery, I felt completely listened to and supported. Anthony’s calm approach and expertise gave me real confidence, and I’m back to using my hand pain-free again.

Frances Smith, Auckland

Specialist Expertise

Over a decade of focused experience in hand and wrist surgery, microsurgery, and nerve repair.

Collaborative Care

Working alongside GPs, physiotherapists, and hand therapists for seamless patient recovery.

Recognised Provider

Approved Southern Cross Health Provider and member of leading surgical associations.

Three Consulting Locations

Milford, Remuera & Silverdale

Wherever you are in Auckland, specialist care is close by. Anthony consults across Milford, Remuera, and Silverdale, making it easy to access expert assessment, treatment, and follow-up support.

Milford

Shakespeare Orthopaedic Institute
209 Shakespeare Rd, Milford

 

Remuera

ARG Radiology
101 Remuera Rd, Remuera

 

Silverdale

Silverdale Medical Centre
7 Polarity Rise, Silverdale

 

About Anthony’s Expertise

Anthony is a New Zealand–trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist focus on the hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve system.

Anthony’s path into surgery began with a strong academic foundation — completing an Honours Degree in Physiology in Canada before graduating from the University of Auckland with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (with Distinction). He went on to complete orthopaedic training in New Zealand, developing a deep interest in hand, wrist, and peripheral nerve surgery.

To further specialise, Anthony undertook advanced fellowships at the Royal North Shore Hand and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Unit and the Macquarie University Hand Unit in Sydney. He is also the first New Zealand hand surgeon to receive the RACS Post Fellowship Education & Training Certificate in Hand and Wrist Surgery, reflecting his commitment to surgical excellence and continuous learning.

Fellow of the
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

Credentials at a Glance

Member of the
NZ Orthopaedic Association

Member of the
NZ Society for Surgery of the Hand

Member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society