Mr Chris Wakeman

Colorectal & General Surgeon

Profile

Mr. Christopher Wakeman is an experienced General Surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery and active in research on familial bowel cancer and colorectal cancer treatment outcomes. He completed his medical education in New Zealand and advanced training in Melbourne and London, including a fellowship at St Marks Hospital. Since 2011, he has been practicing as a general and colorectal surgeon at Christchurch Hospital and serves as a medical advisor to the Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry.

In addition, he is a Senior Lecturer at Otago University, where he plays a key role in teaching medical students and course coordination. His commitment to patient care and research is demonstrated through his involvement in advancing gastrointestinal healthcare services in New Zealand.

Interests

Colorectal cancer
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery
Diverticular disease
Pilonidal disease
Inflammatory bowel disease – Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis
Pelvic floor disorders – Incontinence, disordered defaecation and prolapse
Anal conditions – haemorrhoids, fistula, and fissure
Endoscopy – gastroscopy and colonoscopy

Fellowship training:

Christchurch Hospital

Post-fellowship training:

Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
St Marks , London , UK

Full NZ Registration Date

17 December 1997

Vocational Scope

General Surgery

Qualifications