No Gap Doctor. 

Dr Robert Gilmore is a respected Gastroenterologist with a strong focus on patient-centred care.

Special Interests

• Bowel Cancer (Colorectal Cancer) Screening
• General Gastroenterology
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

As a member of the Gastroenterology Network for Intestinal Ultrasound, the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and the Gastroenterological Society of Queensland, Dr Gilmore performs intestinal ultrasound to assist in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal conditions.

Qualifications

Dr Gilmore earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Glasgow, Scotland in 2014. After training as a junior doctor in the National Health Service, he moved to Australia and undertook advanced gastroenterology training in Melbourne. He has had the privilege of completing clinical and research fellowships at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Glasgow, Austin Health Melbourne and Mater Hospital Brisbane, before attaining his Fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 2023. He is pursuing a PhD in the real-world application of novel therapies for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at the University of Queensland, where he also holds a fellow and lecturer position.

Patient Care

Dr Gilmore is passionate about empowering patients to take an active role in their healthcare journey. His approach to patient care is both comprehensive and individualised, as he draws on his expertise and ongoing research in the field.

Open Access Endoscopy within 14 Days 

As an advocate for timely diagnosis, Dr Gilmore participates in Montserrat’s Open Access Program supporting eligible patients to access high-quality endoscopy within 14 days of booking. It reduces the time to diagnosis, supports Australia’s Bowel Cancer Screening Program, and triages patients with positive test results.

Privately Insured No Gap Services

Dr Gilmore is a no gap provider committed to high quality, accessible and affordable care. Patients with eligible private health cover can access no-gap procedures with Dr Gilmore, aside from any applicable excess or co-payment. Please note, this does not include Anaesthetist fees which can sometimes be charged separately.

Research & Publications

Dr Gilmore is an active clinician and researcher, as well as a patient advocate. His research focuses on quality improvement and the real-world use and effectiveness of novel IBD therapies in Australia. He leads numerous clinical trials and has published papers in Australian and International medical journals. He frequently shares his expertise as an invited speaker at national and international conferences.

Qualifications:

• MB ChB, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom, 2014
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Division, Australia, 2023

AHPRA No:MED0002087389

Locations

Dr Gilmore is available for consultations and procedures including Open Access Endoscopy at:

• Westside Private Hospital | Level 1, 32 Morrow Street, Taringa QLD 4068

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy

No Gap Doctor. 

Languages: Mandarin (Chinese), Hokkien & English

Dr Hung qualified as a General Surgeon is 2014, and has since spent the majority of his career providing care in regional settings. He appreciates the variety and complexity of cases that general surgery offers, and has developed a breadth of skill not commonly seen amongst surgeons.

Special Interests:

• Minimally invasive procedures including advanced endoscopic, laparoscopic and laparo-robotic procedures
• Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy
• Skin cancer surgery

Qualifications

Dr Hung’s journey from rural Taiwan to metropolitan Melbourne culminated in his acceptance at Melbourne High School, followed by his medical studies at the University of Melbourne. He earned his MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in 2003 and completed surgical training at Austin Health, including rotations throughout Victoria, Tasmania, and Alice Springs. Dr Hung achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014. Currently, he serves as a Staff Specialist General Surgeon at Bundaberg Private Day Hospital, finding great reward in his work within a regional healthcare setting.

Patient Care

Dr Hung approaches patient care with honesty, earnestness, and compassion. He utilises his skills to alleviate pain and suffering, prioritising patient communication to ensure clarity and understanding. Known in Bundaberg as the ‘polyp farmer’ for his meticulous and routine removal of polyps during endoscopic procedures, Dr Hung’s clinical and surgical approach is both careful and thorough.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)

Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their procedures directly, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. Dr Hung strongly advocates for this approach, which promotes early diagnosis and prioritises patients with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This streamlined pathway enhances efficiency in investigating digestive issues and helps minimise wait times for patients.

Privately Insured No Gap Services

Dr Hung believes in affordable, accessible healthcare and is a no-gap provider. This ensures his patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for their procedures, except for any applicable anaesthetist fees billed separately.

Locations

Dr Hung is available for consultations and procedures at:

• Bundaberg Private Day Hospital | 51 Commercial St, Kensington QLD 4670

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Minor Surgery
• Skin Cancer Surgery

Awards and publications

Dr Hung has been published locally and internationally throughout his medical career.

Volunteering & Mentoring

Dr Hung has an active role in Bundaberg’s medical community, supervising trainees and teaching medical students.

Outside of general surgery, Dr Hung enjoys cycling, hiking, playing badminton and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Melbourne, Australia, 2003
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2014

Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001210893

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Endoscopy Steering Committee Member, Wide Bay Health District

Dr Peter Ko is a specialist gastroenterologist with an interest in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. He works as a senior staff specialist at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Peter graduated from medical school in 2007 and completed his specialty training in South Korea. During this time, he completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in internal medicine.

Peter has been working as a consultant gastroenterologist since 2013 and achieved Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2019. He has strong interest and extensive experience in treating large and complicated polyps and has a demonstrated track record of excellent outcomes.

Peter’s special interests include:
• High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy)
• Complex endoscopic resections (ESD, EMR)

Peter moved from South Korea to New Zealand in 2018, before settling in Brisbane in 2021. He is looking forward to developing relationships with patients at Westside Private Hospital.

No Gap Doctor. 

Languages: Sinhalese & English

Rasika has over 20 years of experience in general surgery. With extensive training both internationally and locally, he credits his surgical experience in Sri Lanka as being immensely beneficial to his career. Cheerful by nature, he explains treatment options and provides personalised care in a manner that patients can easily understand. He has also served as a Senior Lecturer in surgery for 10 years.

Special Interests:

• Colorectal surgery
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Thyroid surgery
• Skin cancer surgery
• Endoscopy and colonoscopy 

Qualifications

Rasika earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka in 1997. He then served as a Lecturer in Anatomy for one year, followed by roles in Anaesthesia for a year and a half, and in General Surgery for over two decades. In 2019, he was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Rasika’s pursuit of medical knowledge continued where he earned a Master of Surgery in 2005 in Sri Lanka. He became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 2007 and obtained his Australian Medical Council Certificate in 2010.

Patient Care

Rasika is renowned for his knowledge and approachability. His patient care is highly personalised, with a strong emphasis on good communication. He consistently provides expert care and guides patients in choosing the best medical outcomes.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)

Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their procedures directly, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. Rasika strongly advocates for this approach, which promotes early diagnosis and prioritises patients with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. This streamlined pathway enhances efficiency in investigating digestive issues and helps minimise wait times for patients.

Privately Insured No Gap Services

Rasika believes in affordable, accessible healthcare and is a no-gap provider. This ensures his patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur out-of-pocket expenses for their procedures, except for any applicable anaesthetist fees billed separately.

Locations

Rasika is available for consultations and procedures at:

• Bundaberg Private Day Hospital | 51 Commercial St, Kensington QLD 4670

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy

Awards and publications

Rasika has been published locally and internationally throughout his medical career.

Volunteering & Mentoring

Rasika has been a Senior Lecturer in Surgery for the past decade. He actively participates in college activities, trains registrars and junior doctors, and serves as an examiner for medical students.

Outside of general surgery, Rasika has a keen interest in world history. He is a whiz in the kitchen and enjoys gardening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1997
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2019
• Master of Surgery, Sri Lanka, 2005
• Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom, 2007
• AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 2010

Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001615702

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
• Royal College of Surgeons, United Kingdom

No Gap Doctor. Telehealth Available.

Languages: Malay, Mandarin & English

Dr Lim has been a General Surgeon for over two decades and is renowned for her holistic approach to patient care. Dr Lim has excellent laparoscopic and endoscopic skills, and demonstrates meticulous precision when in surgery. She has extensive experience in managing complex patients.

Special interests:

• Treating conditions of the gastrointestinal tract
• Colorectal investigation & cancer screening
• Groin hernia repairs
• Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy
• Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
• Low carbohydrate lifestyle management
• Skin lesion surgery

Qualifications

Dr Lim’s journey in medicine spans across continents, beginning with her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at Mangalore University, India, where she graduated with first-class honours in 1996. Following this accomplishment, she pursued a Masters of General Surgery at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, which she completed in 2003.

Upon relocating to Sydney in 2008, Dr Lim further specialised in Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) surgery, achieving Fellowship status at Liverpool Hospital in 2011. Her dedication and expertise were recognised with the award of Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014.

Dr Lim has been an esteemed member of the medical team at Bundaberg Base Hospital since 2012, before joining Montserrat Medical Services in 2024.

Patient Care

Dr Lim’s passion for general surgery remains as steadfast today as when her career first commenced. She believes in delivering exceptional patient care through a holistic and comprehensive approach.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)

Dr Lim advocates for accessible, high-quality care through Montserrat’s Rapid and Direct Endoscopy services. Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their procedures within two weeks, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. This service streamlines the diagnostic process, particularly for those with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, ensuring timely investigation and reduced wait times for patients.

Privately Insured No Gap Services

As a no-gap provider, Dr Lim ensures that patients with adequate private health insurance incur no out-of-pocket expenses for their procedures, excluding any applicable anaesthetist fees which may be billed separately.

Locations

Dr Lim is available for consultations and procedures at:

• Bundaberg Private Day Hospital | 51 Commercial St, Kensington QLD 4670

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Skin Cancer Surgery

Volunteering & Mentoring

Dr Lim’s medical unit is accredited to train general surgeon trainees. She actively engages in teaching medical students and enjoys imparting her knowledge and surgical techniques to benefit her younger peers.

Outside of general surgery, Dr Lim is a pianist and low carb physician. She enjoys the outdoors, spending time in the garden growing strawberries in winter and relaxing in summer with her family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, Mangalore University, India, 1996
• Masters of General Surgery, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, 2003
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2014

Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001679982

• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

Dr Maguire has been a Gastroenterologist for over 20 years, and is known for her honest, down-to-earth and practice approach to patient care.

Qualifications

Originally from Ireland, Dr Maguire gained her medical qualifications at the University College in Dublin in 1988 prior to commencing her Gastroenterology training in Dublin in 1992. She did her clinical research in the field of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary before immigrating to Australia in 1996.

Dr Maguire worked at the Liver Transplant Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) followed by the Mater Adult Hospital before qualifying as a Gastroenterologist in 1999, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

Expertise

Dr Maguire has a special interest in:

• General Gastroenterology
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Functional Gut Disorders
• Bowel Cancer Screening
• Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
• Helicobacter Eradication

Procedures performed:

• Open Access Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Rapid Iron Infusions

Patient Care

Dr Maguire treats each patient as an individual and uses her expertise to help resolve patients’ particular issues. Dr Maguire likes to make colonoscopy preparation as easy as possible for patients, which they appreciate.

Open Access Endoscopy within 14 Days 

Dr Maguire is one of Montserrat’s leading Open Access Gastroenterologists, supporting patients to bypass long wait times and have their digestive issues investigated promptly. Under the Open Access Program, qualifying patients can undergo high-quality endoscopy, usually within 14 days of booking. The program facilitates early diagnosis and triages patients who have positive test results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

Professional Development & Volunteering

Dr Maguire partakes in continuing professional development and accreditation, including regular medical meetings with her peers, in addition to volunteering as a Gastroenterologist with ANZGIA in the Solomon Islands in 2024.

Dr Maguire holds the following Professional Memberships and Qualifications:

• Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
• Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)
• Australian & New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association (ANZGITA)

Professional Qualifications:

• MRCP (IREL), Royal College of Physicians Ireland, 1992
• AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 1995
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians

Location:

Dr Maguire is available for consultations and procedures at:

• Westside Private Hospital | Suite 311, Level 3, 32 Morrow St, Taringa QLD 4068

Outside of work, Dr Maguire likes to keep fit by cycling, running, playing tennis and swimming.