Our gastroenterologists
We have specialists with interests and expertise in all aspects of gastroenterology.
Our gastroenterology teams also comprise specialist nurses, dietitians and other allied health professionals.
Please ask your GP for a referral to one of our gastroenterologists.
Gastroscopy
This diagnostic test enables the gastroenterologist to view the inside of your oesophagus, stomach and duodenum (top part of your small intestine). It’s a good way of helping to pin down the cause of abdominal or chest pain, reflux, trouble swallowing, stomach pain and other problems.
First you’ll be given a sedative. Then the doctor passes a thin tube called a gastroscope into your stomach through your mouth. Images from a camera on its tip are magnified and viewed on a monitor. Your doctor can also take samples of tissue for examination.
Gastroscopy is performed as a day procedure, but because you’re given sedation, you’ll need to arrange for someone to take you home afterwards.
What is a stoma?
A stoma is a surgically-created opening, either permanent or temporary, through which body waste exits the body. It’s collected in disposable appliances/pouches specially designed for this purpose. A temporary or permanent stoma may be created following surgery to your bowel.
Colonoscopy
This procedure can be used to screen for possible problems in your colon and to pin down the cause of symptoms such as blood loss, pain and changed bowel habits. It may also be used to investigate low iron levels or remove polyps from your colon.
First you’ll be given a sedative. The gastroenterologist inserts a tube into your colon via your anus. Images from a video camera on its tip can be viewed on a TV monitor. The doctor can also insert small instruments to take samples or tissue for examination or to remove polyps.
Colonoscopy is performed as a day procedure, but because you’re given sedation, you’ll need to arrange for someone to take you home afterwards
