Dr Katherine Broughton

Dr Katherine Broughton is a dedicated and patient-focused General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon based in Subiaco, Australia. Known for her reassuring and professional approach, she is committed to delivering high-quality, individualised care to all her patients. Dr Broughton specialises in a wide range of general surgical and colorectal procedures, with a particular passion for both laparoscopic and open colorectal surgery. Her clinical practice is centred on minimising patient anxiety and ensuring optimal outcomes through clear communication and meticulous surgical care.

In her daily practice, Dr Broughton performs a variety of essential general surgical procedures, including hernia repairs, gallbladder removals, and pilonidal surgery. She is also highly skilled in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, regularly performing colonoscopies and gastroscopies. Beyond general surgery, her advanced training allows her to manage complex conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, and she has extensive experience in addressing advanced pelvic cancers and gynae-oncological conditions.

Dr Broughton obtained her primary medical degree (MBChB) and completed her comprehensive general surgical training in New Zealand. She was awarded her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2015. Following this, she completed a year of specialised colorectal training in Perth, before embarking on two years of post-fellowship training in Edinburgh and Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Throughout her career, Dr Broughton has contributed to the medical community through research, publishing multiple papers focused on improving outcomes for patients undergoing emergency surgery, and she remains an active Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.