Gastroenterology & Endoscopy

Gastroenterology & Endoscopy

Montserrat Gastroenterology and Digestive Health Experts

GASTROENTEROLOGY & DIGESTIVE HEALTH

For more than 20 years, Montserrat Gastroenterologists have been leaders in their field, managing all aspects of our patients’ gastrointestinal health.

Since 1995, Montserrat Day Hospitals has played a pivotal role in Australia’s management of bowel disorders in day hospitals and shaped the exceptional standard of care you receive from our gastroenterologist team.

Our Gastroenterologists collectively perform over 10,000 endoscopy and gastroscopy procedures each year at select Montserrat Day Hospitals in QLD and NSW.

Montserrat has always sought to ensure patients receive exceptional care close to home by warm and empathetic staff in an environment more comfortable and inviting than your typical hospital setting. Every day, we strive to make this a reality for our patients.

Our Specialist Gastroenterologist Team

Montserrat’s gastroenterologist team has access to the most advanced gastrointestinal medical equipment to diagnose, treat and manage patients’ gastrointestinal disorders. We have industry-leading benchmark detection and satisfaction rates, and we digitally record all endoscopy procedures for peer review as we know this best practice approach helps us to provide the most comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

We offer a full range of Digestive Health Services, specialising in the treatment and management of

Common Gastrointestinal Disorders:

  • Coeliac Disease
  • Colon Cancer Prevention, Polyp Detection and Surveillance
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)
  • Haemorrhoids
  • Oesophageal Dysmotility
  • Peptic Ulcer Disease

Disorders of the Gut-Grain Axis (functional Gastrointestinal Disorders/IBS)

  • Bloating and Gas
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhoea
  • Food Intolerances including Specialist Dietetic Input
  • Further investigation and diagnoisis of common GI symptoms
  • Pelvic Floor Disorders, Faecal Incontinence

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis
  • Medical and Surgical

Liver Disease, Including

  • Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Cirrhosis Management and HCC Screening
  • Further investigation and workup of abnormal LFTs
  • Haemochromatosis and investigation of Hyperferritinaemia
  • Hepatitis B and C and Antiviral Treatment
  • Liver Transplantation Assessment
  • Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
  • Primary Biliary Cholangitis
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis

Our Procedures

Montserrat Gastroenterologists specialise in the following procedures, performing over 10,000 gastroscopies, colonoscopies and capsule endoscopies each year:

Procedures

  • Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam)
  • Colonoscopy and Polypectomy
  • Gastroscopy (including dilatation)
  • Iron Infusions

Our patients are cared for by specialised teams who manage and oversee the care of each patient throughout their course of treatment. Continuity of care is a major focus for our gastroenterologist team.

Coming into a healthcare facility can feel daunting. However, our team’s compassion, empathy and experience reduce these feelings of anxiety as treatment in a Montserrat Day Hospital allows our patients to return to the comfort of their homes faster.

We have an agreement with all the major health funds. For patients without health insurance, we can organise an all-inclusive, highly competitive quote.

Priority Access To Colonoscopy & Gastroscopy Services – Open Access Program

At Montserrat Day Hospitals, we can see patients via our Open Access Program within 14 days of receiving their GP referral with no initial consultation.

What is our Open Access Program?

Our Open Access program gives patients priority access and expert advice at a reduced cost if an initial consultation isn’t required. When patients visit us through our Open Access Program, their results are provided to their GP immediately after the procedure and to the patient upon discharge.

One of the many benefits of our Open Access Program is that, for example, a patient with a positive FOB (ie. blood in their stool) can be seen by a Montserrat Gastroenterologist within 7 days instead of having to wait weeks to investigate the issue further. This helps patients overcome feelings of stress and uncertainty as they receive priority, high quality care from the next available Montserrat Gastroenterologist.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program

The National Bowel Cancer Screening program is a nationwide initiative designed to save lives by detecting the early signs of bowel cancer, Australia’s leading cause of cancer-related death.

Eligible Australians from 50 to 74 years of age are sent a free, simple test (for pathologists to check if there is any blood in your stool) that is carried out at home. If 60% of the population does their bowel screening tests, more than 24,000 additional lives will be saved by 2040.

Our Open Access Program is an excellent service available to people who detect blood in their stool as the wait time is minimal to see one of our Gastroenterologists.

Image Credit: Queensland Health

Gastroenterological Procedures

At Montserrat Day Hospitals, we specialise in the following gastroenterological procedures:

What is a Colonoscopy?

A colonoscopy is performed using a colonoscope (a long, thin flexible tube equipped with a mini video camera and fibre optic lighting) to examine the lower gastrointestinal tract (colon or large bowel), remove polyps (a projecting growth of tissue from a surface in the body, usually a mucous membrane), inject bleeding blood vessels and take samples of tissue for examination.

A colonoscopy is the most reliable method of bowel examination, but small abnormalities, including cancers, can be missed. It’s important to have a clean bowel to reduce missing any small polyps.

Before the colonoscopy, you will be given a preparation kit. The bowel preparation cleans the colon out, so it’s empty and ready for the colonoscope to be inserted.

A colonoscopy may be recommended by your Montserrat Gastroenterologist to investigate or confirm conditions such as

  • Rectal bleeding
  • Colonic polyps
  • Diverticulosis and diverticulitis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
  • Other types of colitis
  • Colon cancer

Complications are rare as our Montserrat Gastroenterologists are experienced in performing this type of procedure. We have a duty of care to inform you of the potential side effects, which include:

  • Reaction or sensitivity to sedative medication
  • Perforation of the lining of the bowel (about one patient in 2000-5000
  • Bleeding (about one patient in 300-500)
    Infection of the bowel, blood and other organs
  • Heart attacks, cardiac arrests, blood clots and breathing problems (very rare)

The most accurate method to examine a person’s colon is through colonoscopy. Whilst there is a small risk, abnormalities may not be detected as no test is perfect. Montserrat has a robust quality management system to ensure our colonoscopies are performed to the highest standard using the latest diagnostic medical equipment.

What is a Gastroscopy (Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)?

A gastroscopy or upper gastrointestinal endoscopy involves using a thin flexible tube (endoscope) to examine the upper digestive tract.

The endoscope is inserted into the mouth, down the oesophagus, through the stomach and into the first part of the small intestine.

If you are having a gastroscopy, you shouldn’t eat or drink for six hours before the procedure to ensure you have an empty stomach for your gastroenterologist to see.

Your gastroenterologist will advise you about the specific details before the procedure takes place, and full disclosure of your medical history will be requested at this time.

Your doctor will perform a gastroscopy to investigate symptoms such as

  • Indigestion
  • Nausea
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Stomach pain

A gastroscopy can also be used to treat

  • Bleeding ulcers
  • Widen a narrow oesophagus
  • Remove a foreign body
  • Remove polyps
  • Take tissue samples of anything unusual for further investigation

Gastroscopy is a safe procedure, and serious complications are rare. However, it is important to be aware of potential health issues, including

  • Reaction or sensitivity to medication used for sedation
  • Puncture of the lining or the gullet, stomach or duodenum
  • Infection in the neck, chest or abdominal cavity following a puncture
  • Bleeding (if a polyp is removed)
    Lung infection due to vomiting during the procedure

Please advise your Montserrat Gastroenterologist if you wish to be given more details about the complications of gastroscopy.

Capsule Endoscopy

(Available at our Westside Private, Taringa Brisbane location)

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy (or Pillcam) is used to examine the small bowel for the presence of disease.

This type of endoscopy reaches the parts of the small intestine that cannot be reached during a traditional gastroscopy or colonoscopy.

For this procedure, patients are asked to swallow a capsule containing a miniature camera that captures images as it travels through the gastrointestinal tract before sending them wirelessly to a recorder worn around the waist. The capsule is usually passed with faeces within one to two days.

A colonoscopy is the most reliable method of bowel examination, but small abnormalities, including cancers, can be missed. It’s important to have a clean bowel to reduce missing any small polyps.

Some benefits of Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy are:

  • It doesn’t require sedation
  • Is less likely to cause discomfort
  • Has fewer potential complications

However, some procedures such as specimen collection or taking a biopsy are not possible during a Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy.

This procedure requires the patient to fast overnight and then swallow the capsule. There is no anaesthetic involved, nor does the patient need to remain in the hospital during this time.

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy may be recommended by your Montserrat Gastroenterologist to investigate conditions such as

  • Crohn’s Disease
  • Coeliac Disease
  • Small bowel tumours
  • Anaemia of unexplained origin

Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy is considered a safe procedure, but in a small number of patients complications may occur.

  • Although low risk, it is possible the capsule may get stuck in the gastrointestinal tract while transiting through the system. It’s essential to inform your gastroenterologist if any signs of possible complications develop.
  • If your gastroenterologist suspects the capsule hasn’t passed and you have symptoms of concern, x-rays may be required, followed by procedures to remove the capsule.
  • Symptoms include fever, vomiting, trouble swallowing, and increasing chest and abdominal pain.

What is an Iron Infusion?

Iron is an essential mineral in the human body, and if you don’t have enough iron, your body cannot make haemoglobin. This can lead to anemia, a condition in which you lack enough healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your body’s tissues. Symptoms of anemia include feeling tired, paleness, dizziness, headaches, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat and feeling cold (especially in your hands and feet).

Iron tablets are often poorly tolerated due to side effects, and the amount of iron absorbed is minimal, meaning tablets must be taken for many weeks or even months to restore iron levels.

One of the most common ways of treating iron deficiency (low iron) and iron deficiency anemia is with an intravenous iron infusion (Ferinject), where iron is delivered into the vein through a needle cannula to increase the levels of iron and hemoglobin in the body. This restores the iron levels in the body back to normal (in cases of iron deficiency), and allows the body to make more haemoglobin (in cases of iron deficiency anaemia).

A small cannula is inserted into your arm and iron is infused over 15 minutes (or longer depending on the iron used) into your vein.

Who can receive Intravenous Iron Supplementation?

Patients who receive intravenous iron commonly do so because they cannot take iron orally, due to:

  • Side effects of oral iron being intolerable
  • A trial of oral iron has not increased the patient’s iron levels
  • Oral iron is not absorbed due to gastrointestinal disease (coeliac disease)
  • Oral iron cannot replace enough iron due to ongoing bleeding/blood losses (eg. heavy periods, gut bleeding)

Other patients who receive intravenous iron infusions are:

  • Patients who are anaemic and need to increase their blood levels quickly (without resorting to a blood transfusion)
  • Patients who are bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and need to replace iron quickly
  • Patients who have Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and cannot take oral iron because it upsets their gastrointestinal tract
  • Patients who are on kidney dialysis
  • Patients with iron-deficiency anemia who are having high blood loss surgery within the next two months
  • Patients with coeliac disease
  • Cancer patients who have anemia and are taking Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs)
  • Eat your breakfast and lunch as there is no need to fast for an iron infusion
  • Take your regular medications
  • Be prepared to have a small IV drip put into your arm or hand
  • Know how to call for help during your infusion in case you have a reaction

Intravenous iron is a common and safe procedure and is usually well tolerated, however, like all medical procedures there are known side effects. These side effects are usually minimal, but they may include:

  1. Iron Staining at Site of Infusion (Tattooing)
    This is a rare side effect, which is easily avoided. When the cannula is inserted into the vein, in preparation for the iron infusion, if the cannula is misplaced, the iron will be deposited under the skin, leading to a permanent tattoo. To prevent tattooing, when our Gastroenterologist inserts the cannula, it is flushed afterwards with saline to ensure it is in the correct position and it is monitored carefully during the infusion.
  2. Allergic Reactions
    With the newer intravenous iron formulations, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) are rare. Occasionally some patients will develop hives after the procedure, which usually respond to antihistamines. If you have severe allergies, sometimes an antihistamine will be given before the infusion.
  3. Post Infusion Reaction
    This occurs up to one week later in approximately 5% (or 1 in 20) patients. It is not an allergic reaction, but rather a reaction of the body to the iron. Flu-like symptoms can occur, including:
    – Fever
    – Headache
    – Muscle aches and pains
    – Gastrointestinal discomfort
    – Nausea
    – Vomiting or
    – Diarrhoea

    Reactions like this are usually self-limited to 24 hours and will resolve on their own

    Other possible reactions, which happen rarely include:

    – Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs or feet
    – Dizziness or light-headedness when getting up suddenly from a sitting or lying position
    – Problems with breathing
    – Chest pain
    – Low blood pressure

  1. Delayed reactions
    Rarely (after iron infusions) have there been reported cases of prolonged hypophosphataemia (low Phospate levels) requiring prolonged replacement. This is more likely to happen if your Vitamin D levels are low (but are still extremely rare).

Meet Our World-Class Team of Gastroenterologists

Open Access Doctors

Dr Ivan Valiozis MBBS, FRACP

Special Interests

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Hepatology
Colon cancer screening and prevention
Coeliac disease diagnosis
Colonoscopy and polypectomy

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499

Fax 02 4226 5484

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Ivan Valiozis completed his medical degree from the University of New South Wales in 1990. He has been working in the Wollongong area for many years and has been with Rosemont Endoscopy since 2000. Dr Valiozis offers both consulting and performs procedures at Rosemont Endoscopy Centre. Dr Valiozis also works as a staff specialist at Wollongong Hospital, and has the ability to take patients with more complex medical histories to have their procedures done there. Dr Valiozis is an active member of a multidisciplinary cancer care team that coordinates care for people with gastrointestinal cancer, and in addition to speaking English, he also speaks Greek.

Dr Stephen Williams MBBS MD FRACP

Special Interests

Colorectal cancer screening and prevention
Colonoscopy and polypectomy
Advanced therapeutic endoscopy

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499

Fax 02 4226 5484

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Stephen Williams is currently a Senior Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Westmead Hospital. Dr Williams is also an honorary therapeutic endoscopy consultant at Westmead’s Children’s Hospital and a VMO at Southern Highlands Private Hospital and Rosemont Endoscopy Centre. Prior to these positions, Dr Williams was Head of Department and Director of Endoscopy at Westmead Hospital as well as Chairman of the Australian Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Association (AGEA). Dr Williams covers all aspects of Gastroenterology and therapeutic endoscopy with a particular interest in the endoscopic management of large colonic polyps as well as biliary and pancreatic disease, with the role of endoscopy in the diagnosis and therapy of these conditions. With a long-term commitment to the training of Gastroenterology at both the undergraduate and postgraduate level, Dr William trains registrars and fellows in the art and science of endoscopy. Also committed to training fellow gastroenterologists at the tertiary level having convened and participated in multiple endoscopy workshops, both nationally and internationally. Research interests have resulted in a Doctorate in Medicine (MD) at Sydney University and over 110 publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as multiple presentations at national and international conferences. Dr Williams is part of the Gastroenterology Open Access Program.

Dr Kendall Williams MBBS(UNSW), FRACP, BSc(Med), MPH(USyd)

Special Interests

Hepatology
General Gastroenterology
Bowel Cancer Screening
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499

Fax 02 4226 5484

Speciality

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Bio

Dr Kendall Williams completed her medical degree at the University of New South Wales in 2007 and a Masters of Public Health at the University of Sydney in 2015. Kendall has worked in Wollongong, Sydney and at the Gold Coast and joined the team at Rosemont Endoscopy Centre in 2017.

Dr Mayenaaz Sidhu MBBS, FRACP, PhD

Special Interests

Colon Cancer Screening (FOBT) and prevention
Colonoscopy and Polypectomy
Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (Endoscopic Mucosal Resection, Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection, ERCP)

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499

Fax 02 4226 5484

Speciality

Gastroenterology 

Bio

Dr Sidhu graduated from Bond University in 2010. He undertook his physician training at Westmead Hospital in Sydney. He completed his advanced training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Westmead and Blacktown Hospital. 

After finishing his training in advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including ERCP, Dr Sidhu completed a PhD in Medicine in 2022, focusing on innovative endoscopy techniques for treating early GI tract malignancies.

Dr Sidhu joined Rosemont Endoscopy in 2019, and is available for both consultation, and procedural services. He also performs capsule endoscopy.

Dr Nikola Mitrev FRACP, BSc(Med)/MBBS (USyd), MPH (USyd)

Special Interests

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Colorectal cancer screening and prevention

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont Street
Wollongong
NSW 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499

Fax 02 4226 5484

Speciality

Gastroenterology 

Bio

Dr Nikola Mitrev obtained a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Sydney. He attained his Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialist qualifications at the end of 2018, having trained at Concord Hospital, Gosford/Wyong Hospitals and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. In 2019, he further completed a Gastroenterology fellowship year at Blacktown Hospital. In parallel to his advanced gastroenterology training, Dr Mitrev attained a Master’s degree from the University of Sydney in therapeutic drug monitoring-guided biologic drug therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Open Access Doctors

Dr Jeffrey Tu MBBS, FRACP

Special Interests

Investigation and management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Extensive experience performing gastroscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy

Warringah Day Surgery

10 Dale St
Brookvale, NSW 2100
Australia

Phone (02) 9063 7585

Fax (02) 9137 6615

Speciality

Gastroenterologist

Bio

Dr Jeffrey Tu graduated from University in 2002. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2010 after completing advanced training in gastroenterology. He subsequently undertook an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the Prince of Wales hospital. Dr Jeffrey Tu has extensive experience in performing gastroscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy, and is accredited to undertake these procedures by the Gastroenterological Society of Australia. He offers therapeutic procedure such as EMR polyp removal, trans colonic antibiotics infusion in the treatment of intestinal parasite and infrared coagulation therapy of internal haemorrhoid. Dr Jeffrey Tu’s clinical interest is the investigation and management of Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He runs a state-of-the-art breath testing lab which investigates IBS triggers including dietary intolerance and small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.

Dr Christopher Vickers MBBS (Hons), BSc (Hons), FRACP, FAGA, FAASLD

Special Interests

Colonoscopy
Gastroscopy
Oesophageal dilatation
Haemorrhoid banding
Bilary and pancreatic stenting
Removal of bile duct stones
ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography)

Warringah Day Surgery

10 Dale St
Brookvale, NSW 2100
Australia

Phone (02) 9063 7585

Fax (02) 9137 6615

Speciality

Gastroenterologist

Bio

Dr Christopher Vickers graduated from Sydney University in 1979 with 1st Class Honours as a student of Royal North Shore Hospital. He completed his residency and specialist training in Gastroenterology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Christopher was the first Gastroenterologist to look after Liver Transplant patients in Australia in 1986, being involved with the first six transplant patients. He then went to the UK for several years to study liver diseases and organ transplantation. When he returned to Australia, Christopher was appointed as a Specialist at St Vincent’s Hospital where he still works. He has been a Consultant Gastroenterologist at the Warringah Medical and Dental Centre Day Surgery since 1990 where he performs the following procedures: • Colonoscopy • Gastroscopy • Oesophageal dilatation • Haemorrhoid banding • ERCP (Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) • Bilary and pancreatic stenting • Removal of bile duct stones Dr Vickers is a Fellow of the American Gastroenterology Association and a Fellow of the American Association for liver disease, awarded for scientific contributions in the fields of Gastroenterology and Liver Diseases. He teaches students of the University of New South Wales and the University of Notre Dame.

Open Access Doctors

Dr Terrence Tan MBBS, FRACP, PHD

Special Interests

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), chronic constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and gas
• Diverticulitis
• Coeliac Disease and food intolerances
• Crohn’s Disease and ulcerative colitis
• Pelvic floor disorders and faecal incontinence
• GORD (Gastro-Oesophageal Reflux Disease and heartburn)
• Colon cancer prevention, detection and surveillance
• Hepatology
• Functional gut disorders
• Alcohol-related and autoimmune liver diseases
• Metabolic liver diseases
• Fatty liver disease and haemochromatosis
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• other gastrointestinal issues.

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa Brisbane
Samford Road Day Hospital, Gaythorne

P: (07) 3833 6701

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

Fax (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Bio

Dr Terrence Tan is a skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with extensive experience in diagnosing, treating, and managing digestive health issues. Dr Tan first completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of New South Wales, followed by specialised training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Perth. He has also been awarded a Doctorate (PhD) from the University of Queensland, where he continues to teach medical students in addition to mentoring and educating younger physicians.

Dr Tan is one of our lead Open Access Gastroenterologists, offering priority expert care to pre-qualified patients to investigate their digestive issues promptly. Known for his compassionate and patient centred approach, Dr Tan is available for consultations and procedures at Samford Road Day Hospital and Westside Private Hospital.

Dr Peter Ko MBBS (Hons), FRACP

Special Interests

High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy) Complex endoscopic resections (ESD, EMR)

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa

P: (07) 3833 6701

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

F: (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

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 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.

Dr Mark Norrie BHB, M/B, ChB, FRACP, PhD

Special Interests

Small Bowl Capsule Endoscopy

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa

P: (07) 3833 6701

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

F: (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Mark Norrie has such an interesting career working across Australia and New Zealand. He started with us at Montserrat Day Hospitals back in 2003 and currently has procedure lists and consults from Westside Private Hospital and regularly visits Longreach and Emerald. Mark graduated with MBChB in 1988 and has completed a PhD at the University of New South Wales in Molecular Biology, looking at gene methylation in colorectal biology carcinoma. He is trained in all facets of Gastroenterology, including training in the provision of small bowel capsule endoscopy. He also continues to practice in the public health system.

Dr Graham Radford-Smith DPhil (Oxon) Gastroenterologist, BA MA (Cantab) BM BCh (Oxon) MRCP FRACP

Special Interests

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Functional Gastrointestinal disorders
Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy
Metabolic syndrome
Microbiome

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa

P: (07) 3152 7211

E: concierge@integratedguthealth.com.au

Fax (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Graham Radford-Smith is a gastroenterologist specializing in the field of Gut Health with a particular focus on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), colorectal neoplasia, and non-inflammatory gut disorders. Graham developed the IBD centre at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in 1997. He is Associate Professor within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland. He is an honorary group leader at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute where he works with his team in the Gut Health research group, and Associate Professor within the Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Chair of the ANZ IBD consortium of clinicians, and Crohn’s Colitis Cure (a charity supporting research and clinical practice for clients with IBD). Graham embraces a holistic approach to Gut Health, working with clients to optimize their diet, mental health and other lifestyle factors while ensuring that they receive the best care.

Dr John Wong MBBS (Hons), FRACP
 

Special Interests

High-quality colonoscopy
Endoscopic mucosal resection of large polyps

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa

P: (07) 3833 6701

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

Fax (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Wong graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours in 2010. After completing basic physician training in Perth, he went on to advanced training in gastroenterology at Lismore Base Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in NSW. He then completed a year of advanced training at QEII Jubilee Hospital, focusing on high-quality colonoscopy, techniques to improve the adenoma detection rate, advanced endoscopic techniques for polyp resection, and capsule endoscopy. In 2018, Dr Wong was awarded his fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Dr Wong is committed to continuing medical education, is an associate lecturer at the University of Queensland, and is involved in clinical teaching at QEII. He can provide gastroscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and iron infusions.

Dr Hadi Moattar BSc, MBBS, FRACP

Special Interests

Inflammatory bowel disease
Irritable bowel syndrome
Luminal endoscopy and polypectomy

Locations

Westside Private, Taringa
Samford Road Day Hospital, Gaythorne
North Lakes Day Hospital, North Lakes
Gold Coast

P: (07) 3833 6701

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

Fax (07) 3833 6740

Speciality

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Bio

Dr Hadi Moattar is a clinical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Coeliac Disease, Eosinophilic Oesophagitis and Luminal Endoscopy and Polypectomy. Dr Moattar completed his Medical Degree with distinction in 2004, and since then, he has worked in various hospitals in the United Kingdom and Queensland. Hadi uses his clinical and interpersonal skills to optimise patients’ care and quality of life in close collaboration with IBD Nurses, Dieticians, Colorectal Surgeons, Clinical Psychologists and Radiologists. Dr Moattar performs Upper Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Polypectomy along with consultations at Montserrat Hospitals.

Dr Cliona Maguire MB, BCh, MRCPI, FRACP

Special Interests

General Gastroenterology
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Locations

Samford Road Day Hospital, Gaythorne

P: 07 3833 6794

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

Fax 07 3354 3296

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Maguire graduated from University College Dublin in 1988 and commenced her training in Gastroenterology in Dublin in 1992. She spent a year doing clinical research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and completed her training at Princess Alexandra and Mater Adult Hospitals in Brisbane. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 1999.

Dr Yanez Peerbaccus MBChB, FRACP

Special Interests

Microscopic Colitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Coeliac Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Disorders
Haemorrhoid Banding
Bowel Cancer Screening
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Gastric Balloon for weight loss

Locations

Samford Road Day Hospital, Gaythorne

P: 07 3833 6794

E: bookings@montserrat.com.au

Fax 07 3354 3296

Speciality

Gastroenterology

Bio

Dr Peerbaccus is a dual trained Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine Specialist, and a valued member of our Open Access team at North Lakes Day Hospital and Samford Road Day Hospital. He graduated from the University of Cape Town-South Africa in 2005. Dr Peerbaccus relocated to New Zealand in 2007 where he completed his advanced training in Auckland and was awarded his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2018. He has received extensive training in General Gastroenterology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Liver Diseases, Motility Disorders and Functional Disorders. Dr Peerbaccus relocated to North Brisbane in 2020 and consults privately at North Lakes Day Hospital where he provides a wide range of services in General Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He performs Colonoscopy & Gastroscopic procedures at North Lakes Day Hospital. Dr Peerbaccus takes pride in being known as a passionate, caring person and aims to provide the highest standard of care to each and every patient. He is fluent in French, Creole and English. Please contact him via the details below for consultation or urgent advice.

Montserrat Locations Offering Gastrointestinal Services

Westside Private Hospital

Level 1 Westside Private Hospital, 32 Morrow Street
Taringa Q 4068

Phone (07) 3833 6701
Email bookings@montserrat.com.au
Fax (07) 3833 6740

North Lakes Day Hospital

7 Endeavour Boulevard, North Lakes Qld 4509
(Located next to QHealth Precinct)

Phone (07) 3833 6755
Email bookingsbrisbanenorth@montserrat.com.au
Fax (07) 3491 3614

Samford Road Day Hospital

383-391 Samford Rd, Gaythorne Qld 4051
(behind Enoggera Army Barracks)

Phone (07) 3833 6794
Email bookings@montserrat.com.au
Fax (07) 3354 3296

Rosemont Endoscopy Centre

56 Rosemont St, Wollongong
NSW, 2500

Phone 02 4226 5499
Email enquiries@rosemont.com.au
Fax 02 4226 5484

Warringah Day Surgery

10 Dale St, Brookvale, NSW 2100
Australia

Phone (02) 9063 7585
Email wds@montserrat.com.au
Fax (02) 9137 6615

Free patient parking at all locations, except Warringah Day Surgery.

BOOKING FORM

To enquire about our gastrointestinal services, simply fill out the form.

QLD
For bookings and enquiries at any of our Queensland locations, contact our experienced team on 07 3833 6701 | bookings@montserrat.com.au

NSW
For bookings and enquiries at Rosemont Endoscopy Centre in Wollongong, contact our experienced team on 02 4226 5499 | enquiries@rosemont.com.au

WA
For bookings and enquiries at Warringah Day Surgery, refer above to the contact details for each individual Gastroenterologist

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