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Dr. Jim Edwards

Specialization: Oncology or Cancer

Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
28 years experience overall
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City : Christchurch
State : Canterbury Region
Country : New Zealand

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Jim graduated in medicine from the University of Otago and went on to complete his oncology training at Wellington Hospital. He undertook additional training in Australia with a NSW Cancer Institute Fellowship focusing on Gastrointestinal cancer and chemotherapy toxicity. Upon completion he returned to Wellington to work as a medical oncologist.

Jim moved to Christchurch with his family in 2011 and is a member of various medical organisations including the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the New Zealand Society for Oncology, New Zealand Genitourinary Special Interest Group (Current Executive member), and the New Zealand Gastrointestinal Special Interest Group (previous chairman).

Available Days: Sunday,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday
Time: 09:00am - 05:00pm

Experience

Approximately 28 years in the medical field, including over a decade as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at St George’s Cancer Care Centre.
Current Position:
Clinical Director and Medical Oncologist at St George’s Cancer Care Centre, Christchurch, since 2011.
Also holds monthly clinics in Queenstown to improve access to cancer care in regional areas.