Dr Tiong Cheng (TC) Sia

Colorectal Surgeon

Dr TC Sia graduated medicine before completing his advanced training in colorectal surgery. He is a recipient of coveted awards from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Foundation including the 2012 W.G. Norman Fellowship and the 2013 R.P. Jepson Medal. He also received the Flinders University Foundation Scholarship (2011, 2012) and was awarded the Covidien SA Registrar’s Paper Prize three times during his training years. He is well published and his research work is accessible online.

Special interests

• Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)
• Minimally invasive colorectal surgery (laparoscopic)
• Complex pelvic surgery
• Proctology (haemorrhoids, fistulas)

Qualifications and memberships

• Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Melbourne
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Doctor of Philosophy, Neurophysiology, Flinders University
• Member, Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand

Significant appointments

• Staff specialist, Flinders Medical Centre
• Honorary Senior Lecturer, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University