Dr Hutchins originates from Te Anau, New Zealand. He first worked in Wairau Hospital as a Junior Doctor, and subsequently undertook training to become an Ophthalmologist at the Dunedin, Christchurch and Wellington public hospitals. He has undertaken sub-specialist training at Waikato Hospital and the Princess Alexander Hospital in Queensland, Australia in the areas of retinal, corneal, anterior segment and complex cataract surgery.
