Mr Sam Taylor MBChB, FRACS (Vasc) is a vascular and endovascular surgeon practising in Auckland. He graduated from the University of Otago in 2012 and completed specialist vascular surgery training across New Zealand and Australia, gaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2025. He also undertook further fellowship experience in renal transplantation.

Sam assesses and treats a wide range of arterial and venous conditions, including aortic aneurysms, peripheral arterial disease, carotid disease and varicose veins. His practice also includes dialysis and vascular access surgery and thoracic outlet syndrome. He offers both open surgery and minimally invasive endovascular treatment, choosing an approach suited to each patient’s condition and circumstances.

Alongside his private practice, Sam works as a consultant vascular surgeon at Auckland City Hospital and leads the expansion of regional vascular services at North Shore Hospital. He is committed to improving access to specialist care and works with referring clinicians and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment.

Sam places careful assessment and shared decision-making at the centre of his practice, helping patients understand their options and take an active role in their care. Outside work, he enjoys time with his family, travel and hiking.