Dr Tom Burton
A specialist General, Colorectal and Endoscopic Surgeon providing comprehensive surgical care on the Sunshine Coast.
Training and experience
Dr Tom Burton, MBChB, FRACS, completed his medical and specialist surgical training in New Zealand. After gaining Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in General Surgery, he undertook post-fellowship training in colorectal, bariatric and endocrine surgery at Waikato Hospital.
He subsequently worked as a Consultant General Surgeon across public and private practice before relocating to the Sunshine Coast. His practice encompasses colorectal surgery, proctology, general and laparoscopic surgery, colonoscopy and gastroscopy.
Dr Burton values clear explanations, careful assessment and treatment plans tailored to each patient.
Medical credibility
Qualifications and professional recognition
Professional affiliations & training
Connected to surgical standards and education
Clinical interests
Areas of practice
- Benign and malignant colorectal conditions
- Laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery
- Colonoscopy, gastroscopy and therapeutic endoscopy
- Haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas and other anorectal conditions
- Hernia and gallbladder surgery
- Skin, soft-tissue and selected endocrine surgery
- Medical education, research and endoscopy quality