Dr Rebecca Shine

Profile

Rebecca is a Colorectal and General surgeon with a special interest in colorectal malignancies, pelvic floor disorders and endoscopy with a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques.

Rebecca was raised in rural Auckland and completed her medical degree at the University of Auckland in 2010.  She completed her general surgical training throughout New Zealand and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) in 2018. She was awarded a fellowship position in Melbourne and completed two years of subspecialist colorectal training including advanced laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) skills, inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopy and all aspects of colorectal cancer.

Rebecca also enjoys training and mentoring younger surgeons and is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Training Board in Colon and Rectal Surgery (ANZTBCRS), Deputy Chair of the Colon and Rectal section and an instructor for the RACS surgical skills courses.

Outside of her professional life Rebecca enjoys trail-running, mountain biking and any ski sports.

Areas of Specialisation

• Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
• All aspects of colorectal malignancy
• Minimally invasive trans-anal procedure (TAMIS)
• Pelvic floor disorders (incontinence, disordered defecation and prolapse)
• Endoscopy (colonoscopy & gastroscopy)
• Inflammatory bowel disease and Diverticular disease
• Anorectal disorders (haemorrhoids, fistulas & fissures)
• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• Hernia repair – Laparoscopic and Open (inguinal, incisional, ventral)

Awards

• 2019    Philip Douglas Educational Prize
• 2018    Chief Resident – North Shore Hospital
• 2018    CCrISP Instructor
• 2014    Gorden-Gorden Taylor Prize – Overall highest mark in Part One Surgical Science Exam (Australasia)

Full NZ Registration Date

18 January 2012

Vocational Scope

General Surgery