QUALIFICATIONS

MBChB, FRACS

AREAS OF SPECIALISATION

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Colonoscopy and upper GI endoscopy
Colorectal cancer
Inflammatory bowel disease
Diverticular disease
Functional bowel disorders (incontinence, constipation and obstructed defaecation)
Anorectal pathology (including fissures, fistulas, haemorrhoids and pilonidal sinus disease)
General surgical procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy and hernia repair

SPECIALIST TRAINING

Fellowship training Christchurch Hospital
Post-fellowship training
Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia

POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Christchurch Hospital
Surgeon St George’s Hospital and Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch
Senior Lecturer in Surgery, University of Otago, Christchurch
Fellow Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Member Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Member Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
Member New Zealand Association of General Surgeons
Elected Member New Zealand National Board Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Member Australasian Gastrointestinal Trials Group