Plastic surgeon
Introduction
Dr Rita Yang is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with an interest in Breast Reconstruction and Gender Affirmation Surgery. She has comprehensive training in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction and Gender Affirmation Surgery.
Rita holds appointments at NZIPCS, Middlemore Hospital and Wakefield Hospital (Wellington). She is credentialled to work at Ascot Hospital and the Southern Cross Hospitals in Auckland.
Rita Yang – Plastic Surgeon

Procedures
Ms Yang’s areas of expertise are focused around Breast Reconstruction surgery and Gender Affirmation surgery. Rita is New Zealand’s only specially trained Gender Affirmation surgeon.
Breast Procedures
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction / Breast Lift (mastopexy)
- Gynaecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
- Breast Augmentation
- TOP Surgery
- Lymphoedema Management
Skin Procedures
Background
Rita is New Zealand trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. She completed a Fellowship in Aesthetic Surgery in 2015 with the New Zealand Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery.
Ms Yang worked for a year at the prestigious Chang Gung Hospital in Taiwan followed by training in Gent, Belgium.
Rita was invited to join the NZ Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery in 2018.
Rita is originally from Taiwan and speaks fluent Mandarin.
Academic Affiliations/Training
Ms Yang is a member of:
- The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
- The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons.
- The Australasian Society of Aesthetic Surgeons.
Surgeons of the NZ Institute of Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery continue to attend conferences on the latest techniques worldwide.
Memberships

Contact
Rita Yang
Phone: +64 9 529 5789
Fax: +64 9 524 6043
Email: Send Rita an email ›
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