Biggest Colorectal Surgery Unit in the South Island
Modern facility serving over 5000 patients a year, we are the biggest colorectal surgery unit in the South Island of NZ.
Internationally Trained Specialists
Highly reputed team of surgeons trained in colorectal surgery procedures from well known institutions in UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand
Advanced Colorectal Surgery Facilities
Effective, safe and minimum invasive treatment with latest colorectal surgery techniques that include advanced laproscopic and robotic surgery.
Special Facilities for Colonoscopy
Availability of trained specialists and latest equipment to conduct both preventative and investigative colonoscopy procedures and provide accurate diagnosis.
Colorectal Treatments
Our Internationally trained specialists help you with treatment of all types of diseases of colon, rectum and anus. Some of the colorectal health conditions we treat include:
Bowel Cancer is an abnormal growth of cells lining the bowel forming a lump, called a malignant tumour. Read More >
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are long-term (chronic) conditions that involve inflammation of the gut (gastrointestinal tract). Read More >
Haemorrhoids are often described as “varicose veins” of the anal canal. In fact they consist of various engorged blood vessels covered by lining of the anal canal. Read More >
Rectal bleeding can refer to any blood that passes from your anus. It can come from anywhere in the gut. Read More >
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Team of Expert Colorectal Surgeons
Frank Frizelle
Specialist in colorectal malignancy, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, anal conditions including haemorrhoids, fistula and fissure, endoscopy – gastroscopy and colonoscopy and general surgical procedures.
John Frye
Specialist areas include in colorectal cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, diverticular disease, pilonidal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, anal conditions , endoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair
Tim Eglinton
Specialist areas include laparoscopic colorectal surgery, colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, functional bowel disorders, anorectal pathology and general surgical procedures.
Chris Wakeman
Specialist areas include colorectal cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, diverticular disease , pilonidal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, anal conditions and endoscopy.
Richard Tapper
Specialist areas include colorectal cancer, laparoscopic colorectal surgery, diverticular disease , pilonidal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, anal conditions, endoscopy and general surgical procedures
Prashant Sharma
Specialist areas include laparoscopic (keyhole) colorectal cancer surgery, Trans-anal Miminally Invasive Surgery (TAMIS), laparoscopic gallbladder and hernia Surgery, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, pilonidal disease, pelvic floor and anorectal problems including haemorrhoids, colonoscopy and gastroscopy

Sarah Abbott
Specialist areas include Pelvic Floor Disorders, Anorectal Disorders, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Benign Bowel Disease, Endoscopy and Hernia surgery
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Christchurch Colorectal, Specialists Centre @ 21, Level 2, 21 Caledonian Rd, St Albans. New Zealand




