Dr John Wong

Gastroenterologist | MBBS (Hons), FRACP
AHPRA: MED0001670684

Dr Wong is a respected Gastroenterologist with a strong focus on:

  • high-quality colonoscopy and gastroscopy
  • endoscopic mucosal resection of large polyps
  • capsule endoscopy, and
  • general gastroenterology

He is dedicated to reducing the incidence of bowel cancer through exceptional colonoscopy care and remains at the forefront of his field by embracing new technologies, including advancements in endoscopic equipment and artificial intelligence.

With extensive experience across various clinical settings, Dr Wong has cared for critically ill patients in the public system and has progressed through all levels of gastroenterology and hepatology, from internship to advanced training before becoming a specialist. His career has included roles in regional practices, state liver transplant centres, and facilities specialising in high-quality colonoscopy and polypectomy. This diverse experience has given him a profound understanding of the complex conditions patients can face, recognising that no two patients are alike.

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Privately Insured No Gap Services

Dr Wong is a no-gap provider. Patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur additional costs for their procedure, aside from any applicable excess or co-payment.

Most Anaesthetists at Westside Private Hospital are also no-gap providers.

Dr Wong offers telehealth consultations.

English and Mandarin

Dr Wong is available for consultations and procedures, including Rapid Access Endoscopy at:

Westside Private Hospital

Address: level 1/32 Morrow Street, Taringa QLD 4068, Australia

AHPRA Registration Number: MED0001670684

Patient Care

Patients value Dr Wong’s personable manner, excellent listening skills, and dedication to their healthcare goals. He consistently strives to deliver exceptional care, focusing on both clinical excellence in managing medical conditions and high-quality endoscopy procedures with high detection rates and minimal pathology misses.

Rapid Access Endoscopy

Dr Wong is an avid supporter of Rapid Access Endoscopy services. This service allows eligible patients to schedule their endoscopies within two weeks, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. It streamlines the diagnostic process, especially for those with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, ensuring priority access to expert care and reduced wait times for patients.

Awards and publications

Dr Wong has presented research findings at local and international gastroenterology conferences. Additionally, several of his research abstracts have been published in Australian and international journals.

Volunteering & Mentoring

Dr Wong actively contributes to his profession as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, where he provides bedside teaching to medical students and both basic and advanced trainees. He supervises and instructs advanced trainees specialising in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures and serves in a supervisory role on the conjoint committee for recognition and training in endoscopy.

Outside work, Dr Wong enjoys playing the piano, attending music concerts, running, travelling, and spending quality time with his family.

For Healthcare Professionals

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Dr Wong’s Services

Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology at Montserrat offers expert care for digestive health, including consultation, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bowel cancer screening and treatment of bowel disorders—all done in modern day-hospital.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy
The most common diagnostic and screening tool for bowel cancer and gastrointestinal issues.
Polypectomy
Polypectomy
For the removal of polyps during a colonoscopy to reduce the risk of bowel cancer.
Gastroscopy
Gastroscopy
Examination of the upper digestive tract to diagnose conditions like reflux, ulcers, coeliac disease and more.
Endoscopy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
A shorter form of colonoscopy that focuses on the rectum and lower colon.
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Rapid Access Endoscopy
Book a colonoscopy and gastroscopy without the need for an initial consultation (where clinically appropriate).
Bowel Cancer Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening
Comprehensive colonoscopy care to accurately screen for the presence of bowel cancer, and other abnormalities.
Capsule Endoscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
A non-invasive way to investigate the small bowel using a swallowable camera.

Professional Memberships

• Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Gastroenterology Society of Australia
• Gastroenterology Society of Queensland
• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

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