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:
Dr Tom Burton
This service is available at the following location:
355 Lower Queen Street, Richmond
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Phone
(03) 544 8818 (extension 5)
Healthlink EDI
tbursurg
Email
Website