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Simon Richards - General & Colorectal Surgeon

Private Service, General Surgery

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Simon Richards is a general and colorectal surgeon working publicly at Christchurch Hospital and privately at Christchurch Colorectal. He is also a Clinical Senior Lecturer with the Department of Surgery, University of Otago. 

He grew up in Christchurch and then moved to Dunedin where he completed his undergraduate medical training. He completed his final years of surgical training in Christchurch and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 2017.

After undertaking a Masters, he completed further subspecialty training in Colorectal Surgery in Perth at Fiona Stanley Hospital (2019) and in Melbourne at the Royal Melbourne and Women’s Hospitals (2020) and the Western Hospital (2021). He became a member of Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) in 2022 and returned to Christchurch as a Consultant Surgeon. 

Simon is highly trained in all aspects of Colorectal and General Surgery and has specific interests in the laparoscopic (keyhole) management of colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and endometriosis. 

Areas of Specialisation
Laparoscopic & Open Colorectal Surgery
Colorectal Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diverticular Disease
Functional Bowel Disorders
Colonoscopy & Upper GI endoscopy
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Complex Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Anorectal Pathology (including fissures, fistulas, haemorrhoids & pilonidal sinus disease)

Consultants

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Referral Expectations

When you come to your appointment, your surgeon will ask questions about your illness and examine you to try to determine or confirm the diagnosis. This process may also require a number of tests (e.g. blood tests, x-rays, scans etc). Sometimes this can all be done during one visit, but for some conditions this will take several follow-up appointments. Occasionally some tests are arranged even before your appointment to try to speed up the process.
 
Once a diagnosis has been made, your surgeon will discuss treatment with you. In some instances this will mean surgery, while other cases can be managed with medication and advice. If surgery is advised, the steps involved in the surgical process and the likely outcome are usually discussed with you at this time.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Simon is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and NIB first choice member.

Hours

Mon – Fri 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Please contact the reception team for enquiries and appointments

Languages Spoken

English

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Parking

Free patient parking is provided

Pharmacy

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Website

www.christchurchcolorectal.co.nz/

Contact Details

Specialist Centre @ 21, 21 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch

Canterbury

Specialist Centre @ 21, 21 Caledonian Road
Saint Albans
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013

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Specialist Centre @ 21, 21 Caledonian Road
Saint Albans
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013

This page was last updated at 11:23AM on August 12, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Simon Richards - General & Colorectal Surgeon.