MD 1997 McGill; FRACS (GS) 2007

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.

• 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)

General Surgeon

• 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

9 December 1999

General Surgery

English