Meet Dr Tim Slack
COLORECTAL SURGEON
Meet Dr Tim Slack
COLORECTAL SURGEON
Quick overview
Qualifications:
BSc, MBBS, FRACS
Graduated:
University of Queensland, 2003
FRACS (General Surgery), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2012
Sub-specialty training:
Completed post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery under the CSSANZ programme, 2014
After-hours contact no:
07 2140 7727
Hi, I’m Tim.
I’ve been accredited for practice in colorectal surgery, general surgery and colonoscopy for over 10 years. My interest and experience spans all areas of colorectal surgery. I use advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques as well as robotic surgery. Since 2012 I’ve been helping people with problems ranging from haemorrhoids to bowel cancer and finding out why they’re suffering from anal pain and bleeding. Apart from operating, I have colonoscopy lists every week. I also have a strong interest in hernia repairs.
I completed general surgery training based at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012. Following this, I completed post-fellowship training in colorectal surgery under the accredited CSSANZ programme.
Born and bred on the Darling Downs, I’d always planned on being a country GP or working in a country hospital like my dad, but surgery lured me in during the early days of my training.
Becoming a colorectal surgeon was influenced by two things- the excellent surgeons I trained under, and the significant positive effect you can have on someone’s quality of life.
When I’m not at work operating, performing a colonoscopy or problem-solving a patient’s issue, I’m spending time with my family, and enjoying sport both as a participant and spectator!
More about Dr Slack
DO NOT DELETE
One piece of advice
Not every issue related to your bottom is a haemorrhoid. And one last thing… a habit western society could adopt to avoid seeing a colorectal surgeon is to take a fibre supplement and drink plenty of water, and spend less time on the toilet. I practice what I preach
Areas of interest
All areas of colorectal surgery, utilising advanced laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques as well as robotic surgery. These areas include colon and rectal cancer/polyps, diverticular disease, inflammatory bowel disease, advanced colonoscopy, anorectal complaints (haemorrhoids; fistulae; fissures), rectal prolapse and other functional complaints.
In addition, general and emergency surgery, and I perform incisional, umbilical and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repairs.
Extra colorectal curricular activities
The way I give back to the field that’s provided me with a fulfilling career is by:
- Teaching and training at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels at the University of Queensland
- Chairing the cancer multidisciplinary meeting at Princess Alexandra Hospital
Career Snapshot
Early Days
After completing my Bachelor of Science and then Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Queensland, graduating in 2003, I completed general surgery training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. I was then admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2012.
Following this, I completed the two-year training programme in colorectal surgery, under the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ). These years were spent at colorectal units at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Since completing training
I’ve held a public hospital appointment at the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, and currently hold one at the Princess Alexandra Hospital.
Private practice is conducted at the Mater Private Hospital in Brisbane. I’m accredited for practice in colorectal surgery, general surgery, and colonoscopy.