Professor Ian Bissett
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 1979 Auckland; FRACS 1986
Interests
Colorectal Cancer
Defaecatory Disorders
Perianal Conditions
Endoscopy - Colonoscopy with biopsy and/or removal of polyps.
Subspecialties
Colorectal Surgery
Title or Designation
General and Colorectal Surgeon, Clinical Director (Adult) and Colorectal Surgeon and General Surgeon
Post-Fellowship Training
Ian Bissett is a Professor at the University of Auckland, with his public hospital practice based at Auckland Hospital. He trained in General Surgery in New Zealand, gaining his Fellowship in 1987.
He then practiced surgery in a Regional Hospital in Nepal before returning to New Zealand in 1998. Since then he has specialised in Colorectal Surgery, completing an MD involving research into the assessment and treatment of rectal cancer.
He has also completed the post fellowship training programme in Colorectal Surgery of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His ongoing research interests relate to colorectal cancer and defaecatory disorders.
Full NZ Registration Date
9 April 1980
Vocational Scope
General Surgery
Contact Details
Professor Ian Bissett is available at the following services:
Public Services
General Surgery | Auckland | Te Toka Tumai
This service is available at the following location:
Auckland City Hospital
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Phone
(09) 367 0000
Website
Patient enquiries: (09) 375 4300
Known extension/pager numbers: (09) 307 4949
Outpatient appointments and surgical booking enquiries: (09) 638 0400 or scheduling@adhb.govt.nz
Mental Health Services 24 Hour Crisis Line: 0800 800 717
GP Help Desk: (09) 307 2800
National Intestinal Failure & Rehabilitation Service (NIFRS)
This service is available at the following location: