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Mr Richard Tapper

Specialist

Qualifications

MD 1997 McGill; FRACS (GS) 2007

Profile

Dr. Richard Tapper is a respected surgeon based in Christchurch, New Zealand, known for his expertise in General and Colorectal surgery. With more than 15 years of experience in the surgical field, he has gained a reputation for his skillful techniques,  compassionate approach and a commitment to patient care. Dr. Tapper is the Clinical Director of the Department of surgery and is actively involved in surgical education and training, mentoring the next generation of surgeons. Outside of his clinical practice, he is passionate about advancing surgical practices and contributing to community health initiatives.

Interests

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

Title or Designation

Colorectal & General Surgeon, General Surgeon

Post-Fellowship Training

  • St. Vincent’s Hospital Colorectal Unit, Melbourne, Australia
  • Royal Melbourne Hospital Colorectal Unit, Melbourne, Australia

POSITIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

  • Clinical Director, Department of General Surgery Christchurch Hospital.
  • Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Christchurch Hospital
  • Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, Southern Cross Hospital, Christchurch
  • Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon, St. George’s Hospital, Christchurch
  • Senior Lecturer, University of Otago Medical School, Christchurch
  • Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand
  • Member Royal Australasian College of Surgeons section of Colon and Rectal surgery

Full NZ Registration Date

9 December 1999

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Languages Spoken

English

Contact Details

Mr Richard Tapper is available at the following services:

Private Services

Christchurch Colorectal Group

This service is available at the following location:

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

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Contact us online here

Private Surgical Services

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital - General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital