Dr Sebastian King

Biography

Mr Sebastian King is a paediatric surgeon with a subspecialty interest in colorectal conditions affecting neonates and children. He completed his PhD in 2008 with The University of Melbourne at The Royal Children's Hospital. His research focused upon the motility patterns of children affected by slow transit constipation. His PhD was supported by scholarships from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the NHMRC. Following completion of his paediatric surgical training at The Royal Children's Hospital, he underwent further colorectal and neonatal surgical training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, USA and The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. Mr King's clinical role at The Royal Children's Hospital is now focused upon children born with anorectal malformations or Hirschsprung disease, and those affected by chronic constipation or short bowel disease. His ongoing research focused is supported by his MCRI Career Development Award. He is the recent recipient of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Senior Lecturer Fellowship.

Research Interest

child health