Mr Simon Richards
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 2009 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2017
Profile
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)
Interests
- General Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
Title or Designation
Colorectal & General Surgeon, General Surgeon, General & Colorectal Surgeon
Gender
Male / Tāne
Full NZ Registration Date
10 December 2010
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
Mr Simon Richards 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
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Phone
(03) 968 3140
Healthlink EDI
chchcolo
Email
Simon Richards - General & Colorectal Surgeon
This service is available at the following location:
Specialist Centre @ 21, 21 Caledonian Road, St Albans, Christchurch
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Phone
(03) 968 3140
Healthlink EDI
chchcolo
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Southern Cross Christchurch Hospital - General Surgery
This service is available at the following location: