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Qualifications

MB ChB 2011 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2021

Profile

James is a Specialist Bariatric and General Surgeon. Originally from Wellington, he completed medical school training through the University of Otago. He then trained in General Surgery at a variety of hospitals throughout New Zealand. Following this, James completed post-fellowship training in General Surgery at North Shore Hospital, Auckland, followed by sub-specialty training in Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery at Austin Health, Melbourne. He has now returned to the Hawke’s Bay, where he also has a position in the public sector as a Consultant General Surgeon.

Interests

  • Bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
  • Anti-reflux and hiatal hernia surgery
  • Laparoscopic and open hernia repair
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy and cholangiography
  • Endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy)
  • Skin lesion removal and pilonidal surgery

Subspecialties

  • Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Title or Designation

Bariatric, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon

Gender

Male / Tāne

Full NZ Registration Date

10 December 2012

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Contact Details

Dr James Tan is available at the following services:

This service is available at the following location:

10 Murray Place, Hastings

Private Surgical Services

Kaweka Hospital General Surgery

This service is available at the following location:

Kaweka Hospital, 209 Canning Road, Camberley, Hastings