Dr Katherine Zhu is a specialist colorectal and general surgeon, offering expertise in conditions of the bowel (colon and rectum).  Dr Zhu also treats anorectal conditions, general surgical conditions (including hernia and gallbladder surgery) and performs endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy). 

Dr Zhu is a member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand (CSSANZ).  Dr Zhu has a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), with honours, from the University of New South Wales. After being awarded Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Dr Zhu undertook post-fellowship sub-specialist training in colorectal surgery at Wollongong Hospital.  Subsequently, Dr Zhu achieved fellowship from the CSSANZ, training at The Alfred Hospital Melbourne and Concord General & Repatriation Hospital.  Dr Zhu has a further fellowship in robotic surgery from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Epworth Hospital.

Dr Zhu has expertise in the management of all aspects of colorectal surgery, as well as complex laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques. Dr Zhu also performs diagnostic and interventional gastroscopy and colonoscopy. She is accredited by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia.

Academically, Dr Zhu has a Masters of Colorectal Surgery from the University of Sydney, in association with the Institute of Academic Surgery at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.  In addition to multiple scientific publications and international presentations, Dr Zhu is a reviewer for the Australia & New Zealand Journal of Surgery. Dr Zhu is on the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons trainee selection panel.

• Fellow of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand (CSSANZ)

• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)

• Masters of Surgery (Colorectal Surgery) - University of Sydney

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) with Honours - University of New South Wales

Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy

Laparoscopic Surgery

Robotic Surgery

Major Colorectal Surgery

• Colon, Rectal & Anal Cancer

• Colonic Polyps

• Diverticular disease & diverticulitis

• Inflammatory bowel disease (including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis)

• Rectal prolapse

Anorectal Conditions

• Haemorrhoids

• Anal Fissure

• Anal Abscess

• Anal Fistula

• Pilonidal Disease

General Surgery

• Hernia Repair

• Gallbladder

Kareena Private Hospital

St George Private Hospital

Strathfield Private Hospital

Campbelltown Private Hospital

The George Centre

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia & New Zealand

General Surgeons Australia

Gastroenterological Society of Australia

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency