Colorectal Surgery

Specialists

Colorectal Surgery

Dr Xavier Harvey

MBBS, FRACS, MS, CSSANZ

Speciality: Colorectal & General Surgeon
Phone: (08) 9722 1975
Email: reception@swcolorectal.com.au

Dr Xavier Harvey is a general surgeon with advanced training in colorectal surgery. He is the only surgeon with colorectal subspeciality in the South West and plays an important role in addressing the colorectal surgical needs of the community. Dr Harvey provides a comprehensive colorectal service to the South West and adopts a holistic approach when treating patients, from the initial consultation to follow-up care and treatment. This approach extends to other health professionals, as he is also happy to make himself available to his colleagues to discuss patient issues or concerns.

Areas of expertise include:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Pelvic floor surgery, including rectal prolapse.
  • Sacral neuromodulation
  • Benign colorectal disease, including diverticular disease.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.
  • Proctology, including haemorrhoids, anal fissure and fistula.
  • Intestinal failure (IF)

In addition to the full spectrum of benign and malignant colorectal conditions, he also treats common general surgical problems such as gall bladder disease, hernias, and minor skin lumps and bumps.

Dr Harvey completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (FRACS) as a general surgeon, followed by a post-fellowship subspeciality training with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ).  He is also an accredited endoscopist for colonoscopy and endoscopy by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), and a member of the International Continence Society (ICS), and General Surgeons Australia (GSA).

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