Dr James Tan
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2011 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2021
Profile
James is a Specialist Bariatric and General Surgeon. Originally from Wellington, he completed medical school training through the University of Otago. He then trained in General Surgery at a variety of hospitals throughout New Zealand. Following this, James completed post-fellowship training in General Surgery at North Shore Hospital, Auckland, followed by sub-specialty training in Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Austin Health, Melbourne. He has now returned to the Hawke’s Bay, where he also has a position in the public sector as a Consultant General Surgeon.
Interests
- Bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery
- Laparoscopic and open hernia repair
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and cholangiography
- Endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy)
- Skin lesion removal and pilonidal surgery
Subspecialties
- Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery
Title or Designation
Bariatric, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon, General Surgeon
Gender
Male / Tāne
Full NZ Registration Date
10 December 2012
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Dr James Tan is available at the following services:
Private Services
James Tan - Bariatric, Laparoscopic and General Surgeon
This service is available at the following location:
10 Murray Place, Hastings
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Phone
(06) 873 1169
Healthlink EDI
specsurg
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Kaweka Hospital General Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Kaweka Hospital, 209 Canning Road, Camberley, Hastings
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Phone
0800KAWEKA (0800 529352)
Email
Website
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