Meet Dr. Truter
Dr. Truter is a South African–trained General Surgeon who has practiced in Canada for over 20 years with full Canadian qualifications, including FRCSC. His surgical training was completed at the University of the Free State, where he obtained an M.Med in General Surgery and Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of South Africa, followed by full licensure to practice in Canada. After settling in Victoria, Dr. Truter served for 15 years as the sole General Surgeon at Saanich Peninsula Hospital, providing comprehensive emergency and elective surgical care to the community. Through this long-standing hospital practice, he became increasingly aware of the limited access to timely assessment and treatment for perianal and hemorrhoidal conditions on southern Vancouver Island.
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As a natural progression of his community practice, Dr. Truter developed a focused clinic dedicated to the assessment and management of hemorrhoidal disease and perianal conditions, alongside a broad range of office-based minor surgical procedures. This clinic model allows for careful diagnosis, conservative management when appropriate, and minimally invasive office-based treatments when indicated.
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In recent years, Dr. Truter has also committed a portion of his time to volunteer surgical work at Chitokoloki Mission Hospital in Zambia. Working in a resource-limited setting, his role includes general surgery, mentoring local clinicians, and supporting the long-term sustainability of surgical services. This work is carried out in partnership with MSC Canada.
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Dr. Truter has stepped back from his role as primary hospital surgeon but continues to participate in the hospital on-call schedule. His current clinical focus is on providing accessible, evidence-based care for perianal conditions and minor surgical problems, while maintaining a broader commitment to community service both locally and internationally.
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Dr. Truter’s practice is guided by a commitment to careful assessment, compassionate care, and service to both local and global communities.