Medical Expertise

Care with a focus on working with you, treating you with respect.

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Hernia Surgery

I'm an expert in hernia surgery, including groin, abdominal wall, incisional and traumatic hernias. I utilise minimally-invasive techniques wherever possible, and am one of the few surgeons nationwide capable of providing robotic repair of abdominal hernias.

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Gallstone Disease

I have considerable experience with gallstone disease and gall bladder surgery, including the treatment of pain and ongoing complications.

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Endoscopy

I conduct colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures to investigate abdominal pain and reflux symptoms, and to aid in the screening, exploration and treatment of bowel cancer symptoms and disease.

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Bowel & Perianal Disease

As well as surgery for bowel cancer and tumours, I also specialise in hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas, perianal skin tags and the investigation of symptoms concerning rectal pain and bleeding.

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Thoracic trauma

I have significant experience in the management of injuries of the Thorax and chest.  In particular am one of only a few surgeons in the South Island to offer surgical fixation of rib fractures.

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Spine Access Surgery

I have undertaken training to work with the spinal surgeons to enable them to perform some operations through the abdomen.

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Robotic Surgery

I am trained in the use of the Da Vinci Surgical Robot and can offer procedures robotically.

FAQs

  • GP referral: “Ask your GP to refer to me, James Mckay”.
    Self referral: “Call 03 375 4413 and ask to see me, James Mckay”.

  • • Southern Cross Hospital
    • St Georges Hospital
    • Southern Endoscopy
    • Forte Hospital

  • I am an approved provider through multiple medical insurance companies, including Southern Cross (Affiliated Provider scheme), NIB, Unimed and Accuro.  But approval with other insurance companies is a straight forward process if required.

  • Yes i do.  I am an approved ACC provider for accepted ACC injury claims.

  • Yes. We offer a 20 minute consultation.