Mr. Christopher Wakeman is an accomplished general surgeon focused on colorectal conditions and research into familial bowel cancer. He trained in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, including a fellowship at St Marks Hospital in London. Since 2011, he has practiced general and colorectal surgery at Christchurch Hospital and advises the Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Otago University, contributing to medical education and course development while advancing gastrointestinal healthcare services throughout New Zealand.