Educational Background and Training

Dr Chittleborough obtained his medical degree at Monash University and completed his general surgery training through The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Tim then undertook subspecialist colorectal fellowships in Christchurch and Perth before commencing consultant practice in the Parkville medical precinct. 

Dr Chittleborough undertook a Doctor of Medical Science at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, undertaking research into inherited colorectal cancer. He has an ongoing interest in surgical research and is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at The University of Melbourne.  Dr Chittleborough is a member of Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and General Surgeons Australia (GSA).

Mr Chittleborough’s areas of interest include:

• Inherited colorectal carcinoma
• Minimally invasive approaches to the treatment of colorectal cancer
• Rectal endometriosis
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Diverticular disease