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Qualifications

MB ChB 2012 Auckland; FRACS 2021

Profile

Tom is a New Zealand trained General Surgeon with post-fellowship training in Colorectal, Bariatric and Endocrine surgery.

He moved to Nelson in 2023 to take up a Consultant General Surgical Position at Nelson Hospital. Tom is also in private practice, consulting from The Specialist Suite, 355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond.

He offers operating services at both Tasman Day Surgery in Richmond or at Manuka Street Hospital in Nelson.

Interests

  • Endoscopy including Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy
  • Laparoscopic and Open Colorectal Surgery
  • Obesity and Bariatric Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery including gallbladder and hernia (ventral, inguinal, femoral)
  • Endocrine Surgery including Thyroid and Parathyroid procedures
  • Benign anorectal disease including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistulas and anal skin tags
  • Skin conditions including pilonidal disease, skin cancer, lipomas and other lesions

Subspecialties

Colorectal
Bariatric

Title or Designation

General, Colorectal & Bariatic Surgeon

Post-Fellowship Training

Colorectal Fellow (including peritonectomy) - Waikato Hospital 2021
Bariatric and Endocrine Fellow - Waikato Hospital 2022

Gender

Male / Tāne

Full NZ Registration Date

30 November 2012

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Contact Details

Dr Tom Burton is available at the following service:

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