
Dr James Mckay
Providing
personalised care and expertise
General and Trauma Surgeon and Intensive Care Specialist
Hi, I’m James. A general surgeon specialising in hernia surgery, endoscopy, gallstones and bowel disease. Based in Christchurch, I was born, raised and trained right here in New Zealand.
When you enlist the services of a surgeon, you assume they’ll have the prerequisite skills required for the job. But you also hope that they’ll treat you as a person, rather than just a procedure.
That’s something which is very important to me. We’re all unique. And we’re all on a different journey when it comes to our personal health. Being a part of that journey is a privilege, and something I never take for granted. I spend the time getting to know each and every one of my patients, tailoring an approach based on their own circumstances, needs and medical history.

General and Trauma Surgeon and Intensive Care Specialist.
James specialises in a broad range of endoscopic and general surgical procedures, including minimally invasive techniques, both laparoscopic and robotic. He has a particular expertise and significant training and experience in the treatment and management of hernias. James consults from Christchurch Surgical Associates.