Colorectal Surgery
Subspeciality
Areas of Interest
Inflammatory bowel disease, Sacral nerve neuromodulation, Robotic Surgery, Colorectal cancer, Colonoscopy
General Surgery
Subspeciality
Colorectal, General surgery
Areas of Interest
Inflammatory bowel disease, Robotic surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Sacral nerve neuromodulation, Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Hernia Surgery
Dr Christopher Steen is a Melbourne based specialist in Colorectal and General Surgery with a special interest in the screening and treatment of colorectal cancer, as well as colonoscopy, gastroscopy and proctology (haemorrhoids and anal disease). Dr Steen also provides expert surgical treatment for a range of general surgery conditions, including abdominal hernias, gallstones, and pilonidal disease.
Dr Steen has an interest in minimally invasive 'keyhole' laparoscopic and robotic surgery to shorten recovery time and minimise patient pain and scaring. He is dedicated to providing caring and compassionate healthcare, and aims to ensure every patients' health care needs are met in a timely fashion with the best possible outcomes.
Dr Steen has completed extensive medical training, including a Fellowship in General Surgery with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), as well as a further sub-specialisation in Colorectal surgery with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Steen is committed to advancing healthcare through research. He has a Masters in Surgery and maintains a strong academic focus as an Adjunct Research Fellow at Monash University. He has led a multitude of clinical trials and is widely published in renowned surgical journals, continues to present at various esteemed surgical conferences, and has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to the field.
Appointments at
Consulting Location
Epworth Eastern – East Wing Tower
Consulting Location
Dr Christopher Steen
Epworth locations
Qualifications
- MBBS, Monash University
- PGDipAnant, Melbourne University
- Masters of Surgery, University of Edinburgh
- FRACS, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- CSSANZ Fellowship
Education and Training
- Adjunct Research Fellow Monash University
- Previous GSA Fellowship Exam Tutor
- Previous Scholarly Intensive Placement (SIP) Student Research Supervisor
- Previous UNSW Medical Student Examiner
Research
- Steen et al. Topical nifedipine for post haemorrhoidectomy pain relief: ongoing trial.
- Steen et al. Local anaesthetic for pain post rubber band ligation of haemorrhoids.
- Steen et al. Pudendal nerve block for post hemorrhoidectomy pain.
- Steen et al. Book chapter. Perianal Abscesses and Fistulas: A study of 1023 Patients.
- Pilonidal sinus: an overview of historical and current management modalities.
Professional Associations
- RACS
- Monash University
- GESA - Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy
- GSA - General Surgeons Australia
- International Pilonidal Society
Clinical institutes
- General Surgery & Gastroenterology Clinical Institute
