Dr. Mosese Karalus

Dedicated and skilled General Surgery Doctor with a track record of providing excellent patient care and surgical expertise. I have extensive experience diagnosing and treating a wide range of surgical conditions, and I excel at both operative procedures and pre- and post-operative patient care. With a dedication to staying current on the latest advances in surgical techniques and technology, I am skilled at working with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient's specific needs. I am known for my strong communication skills and ability to establish rapport with patients and colleagues alike, and I am ready to contribute effectively to any surgical team by providing a combination of clinical excellence, professionalism, and compassionate patient-centered care.

• MAPAS Students Association
• Vice- President, 2012
• Trainee Intern Representative 2015
• Auckland University Medical Students Association, New Doctor Representative, 2012
• Auckland University Pacific Island Association, MAPAS Representative, 2012
• ND Magazine, Co-Editor, 2012
• O’Rorke Halls of Residence Residents Association
• Sports Representative, 2010
• Advisor, 2012

• Written Research, Cytoreductive surgery and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy in New Zealand: peri-operative outcomes and service development over a decade, ANZJS. ANS-2023-01122.R1, 2023
• Written Research, Paediatric Surgery Audit 2013: Impact and Outcomes of Paediatric Gastrostomy for Feeding Difficulties. Retrospective Audit for 2007-2012; Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand, 2013
• Written Research, Stroke Medicine Audit 2014: Discharge Planning and Community Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Utilisation for Stroke Patients. Retrospective Audit for January- June 2014. Waitakere Hospital, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand, 2014
• Verbal Presentation, Long-term Outcomes Following Cytoreductive Surgery with Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Waikato, Karalus, M.J., Ly, J, Wu, L. Van Dalen, R., Lolohea, S., New Zealand Association of General Surgeons Annual Scientific Conference, Christchurch, 23-24 March 2019
• Verbal Presentation, Nutritional Value of Gastrostomy Does Not Offset Caregiver Stress, Karalus, M.J., Hettiarachchi, M., Samarakkody, U., Royal Australasian College of Surgeons’ Annual Scientific Congress, Pediatric Surgery Section, Auckland, 7th May 2013
• Poster Presentation, Tuberculosis Treatment Interruptions Due to Medication Side Effects: A Single Centre Experience, Tamuno, P., Reeve, L ., Karalus, M., Karalus, N., Australasian Tuberculosis Conference 2013, Auckland, 28-29 November 2013

• Dr. Joe Williams Scholarship for Specialist Trainees, 2021
• Top Oral Presentation Award NZAGS Conference, 2019
• David Clews Memorial Prize for Top All Round Performance by a Trainee Intern, 2015
• Midlands Health Network Prize for Top performance in General Practice, 2015
• Pacific Health and Disability Workforce Award, 2013 & 2014
• Ministry of Health ANIVA Scholarship, 2012
• University of Auckland- Chancellor’s Award for Top Pacific Scholars, 2010

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