Gastroenterology
We provide care and treatment for people with gastrointestinal (gut) conditions. These conditions include:
- general gastroenterology (oesophageal, stomach, small and large bowel disorders and cancers)
- inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- irritable bowel syndrome (non-inflammatory conditions of the gut)
- liver or hepatology (medical management of liver diseases)
- coeliac, nutrition, food intolerances and deficiencies.
Our services
We offer a wide range of services including:
- endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures (for investigation, diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the digestive system and the bile ducts)
- local and remote hepatology services (medical management of liver diseases)
- bowel cancer screening
- oesophageal manometry service (specialist investigation of the gullet)
- outpatient clinics
- telehealth clinics
- day cases
- inpatient care.
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Please advise your healthcare professional if you require interpreter services during your clinic appointment or procedure.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
Gastroenterology referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
Health professionals:
More information
After your hospital appointment
Your doctor may advise that you require surgery. If this is the case you will be placed on a surgical waiting list and may need to attend the Pre-admission Clinic before your surgery.
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- An adult carer to support you and take you home
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney (if you have one)
- A jacket or cardigan in case you get cold
- A dressing gown or cardigan, sleepwear or comfortable day clothes
- Slippers and shoes (low heel, closed-in, non-slip, adjustable and firm fitting around the foot)
- Your toiletries and personal items
- Copy of Advanced Healthcare Directive or Enduring Power of Attorney if you have one
- Something to read or do during your stay
- Medical devices required for your care (e.g. CPAP machine)
- Do not bring large amounts of cash or valuables such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Clinics
Contact us
Endoscopy Building
Location: Building 4, The Prince Charles Hospital
Open: Monday-Friday 7.00am-6.00pm
Procedures
Phone: (07) 3139 4199
Fax: (07) 3139 4956
Outpatient Clinics
Phone: (07) 3139 6141
Fax: (07) 3139 6139
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient to this service, view the Gastroenterology referral guideline.
GP and Specialist Referral Hotline:
1300 364 938