Mr John Jarvis (MB ChB, FRACS) is a Colorectal and General Surgeon & Endoscopist based in Auckland with 20 years of experience and subspecialty training through the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand. His practice spans laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery, benign colorectal disease, and endoscopy.
He has a strong clinical focus on bowel cancer care and the importance of screening in New Zealand, advocating for timely diagnosis and access, and coordinated models of care. John works closely with colleagues in Gastroenterology, Oncology, and Primary Care to optimise patient outcomes and has played key roles in surgical education, training, and endoscopy service development.
In addition to his surgical practice, John has made significant contributions to surgical education and leadership. For nine years, he served as the supervisor for advanced surgical training at North Shore Hospital and later spent three years on the New Zealand General Surgery Board’s Training Committee. Currently, John is a director at Waitemata Endoscopy and the General Surgical representative on the Senior Medical Advisory Committee at North Shore Hospital.
John is known for his clear and compassionate communication. At this session, John will share the practical challenges and opportunities of bowel screening and colorectal cancer management in NZ and is looking forward to engaging with the audience.
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