What is a colorectal surgeon?

A colorectal surgeon is an expert

in the surgical and non-surgical treatment

of diseases of the bowel.

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Dr Zhu is a Member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ). She has advanced surgical training in the management of these conditions. 

Members (also known as Fellows) of the CSSANZ have been specially selected to undergo this advanced training.  In addition, they have published medical research and passed intensive examinations to achieve membership (or Fellow) of CSSANZ. 

As such, Dr Zhu is well-versed in the treatment of conditions of the large bowel and highly trained to surgically treat these conditions as required.

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Colorectal surgeons have also undergone complete training in all aspects of General Surgery.  They hold Fellowship in General Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

They have extensive experience in the treatment of other general surgical conditions. These include hernias and gallbladder conditions (including gallstones).