Dr Kirk Austin

Dr Kirk Austin is a highly qualified General Surgeon and Colorectal Surgeon based in Newtown, Australia. He specialises in the diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of a wide range of colorectal and general surgical conditions. With a patient-centred approach, Dr Austin is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care, ensuring that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan designed to achieve the best possible health outcomes. He works closely with multidisciplinary cancer care teams to coordinate comprehensive care for individuals navigating complex diagnoses.

His clinical expertise spans both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques. Dr Austin has a particular interest in advanced procedures, including pelvic exenteration surgery for locally advanced and recurrent pelvic cancers. His areas of focus also encompass open and laparoscopic surgery for colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, and endometriosis. Additionally, he is highly skilled in performing perianal sepsis and fistula surgeries, as well as diagnostic and interventional colonoscopies. Dr Austin also utilises state-of-the-art robotic surgery for both benign and malignant colorectal pathologies, offering patients advanced treatment options that support faster recovery.

Dr Austin began his medical journey by earning a Bachelor of Science, followed by his medical degrees, obtaining a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Obstetrics. Demonstrating his commitment to surgical excellence, he completed rigorous postgraduate training to become an Associate Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australasia and New Zealand. Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Austin is deeply involved in academic research, focusing on surgical and quality-of-life outcomes after complex pelvic surgeries, and has co-authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed publications in his field.