Dr Ian Bradford

General & Colorectal Surgeon

MBBCh, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (GenSur)

Ian Bradford is a colorectal surgeon based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Ian began his medical training in South Africa before relocating to the United Kingdom where he trained as a surgeon and practiced for 25 years. 

Ian joined Intus in 2018 and uses his highly experienced international background to benefit our community.  

Ian is available for consulting and procedures at all our Intus locations.

Training & Experience

  • Travelling Fellow & Associate Professor, Chinese University – Hong Kong | 2002

  • Intercollegiate Speciality Boards Certificate (CCST), United Kingdom | 2003

  • Research Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of England, London | 1999

  • FRCS (Gen Sur), United Kingdom | 2003

  • FRCS (Eng), United Kingdom | 1996

  • MBChB Wits University, South Africa | 1991

Special clinical interests

  • Coloproctology

  • Colorectal cancer

  • Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis

  • Colonoscopy and Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy

  • Hernia surgery

  • Laparoscopic surgery – colorectal, intestinal, biliary, hernia

  • Medical education

Professional memberships & appointments

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

  • Medical Council of New Zealand

  • General Medical Council (UK)

  • European Society for Coloproctology

  • British Hernia Society

Royal College of Surgeons of England