Dr Kenneth Buxey

Dr. Kenneth Buxey is a highly skilled General Surgeon with a subspecialty interest in Colorectal Surgery. His practise is based at Linacre Private Hospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and a member of several professional bodies, including the Colorectal Surgery Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) and General Surgery Australia. Additionally, Dr. Buxey is a Conjoint Committee accredited colonoscopist and endoscopist (GESA accredited). Dr. Buxey earned his medical degree from the University of Melbourne with First Class Honours and completed his General Surgery training at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. He further specialised in Colorectal Surgery through the CSSANZ program, undergoing training in both Sydney and Melbourne, and also expanded his knowledge as an ASCRS International Travelling Fellow in the USA. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Buxey holds an Associate Lecturer position at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) School of Medicine, with previous academic appointments at The University of Tasmania, University of Melbourne, and Monash University. He is fluent in German and enjoys collaborating with general practitioners to discuss a wide range of general surgical conditions. Dr. Buxey's surgical interests include colorectal surgery, general surgery, bowel cancer screening and prevention, endoscopic and laparoscopic colorectal and hernia surgery, and the management of pelvic floor disorders such as faecal incontinence and constipation. He is also an advocate for minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care with less invasive techniques.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2004–2010
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de València

2. 2010–2014
   Residency · General Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

3. 2014–2015
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2014-09–2015-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 14 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Dr Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.8146/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 55

2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.9398/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 93

3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes

   Dr Kenneth Buxey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.9834/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 187

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