Dr James Tan

MB ChB 2011 Otago; FRACS (GS) 2021

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.

• 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

• Bariatric and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery

Bariatric, Laparoscopic & General Surgeon, General Surgeon

Male / Tāne

10 December 2012

General Surgery