Dr Karen Bensted About Dr Karen Bensted is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a special interest in Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, general gastroenterology, and bowel cancer screening. Dr Bensted has recently relocated to Brisbane, after completing her gastroenterology training in Sydney. Dr Bensted was employed as a Gastroenterology Staff Specialist at the Sutherland Public … Read more
Dr Nadia Maqboul Dr Nadia Maqboul is a Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist with experience in a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. About Dr Nadia Maqboul completed her medical degree at the Royal Free and University College Medical School, London. She started her training in the Liver Transplant Unit at The Royal Free Hospital prior to moving to Melbourne where … Read more
Dr Timothy Hanrahan Dr Timothy Hanrahan is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who enjoys managing a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders. He has a special interest in liver disease, including cirrhosis and autoimmune conditions. About Dr Timothy Hanrahan completed his medical training at the University of Queensland. In addition to his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, … Read more
Dr Andrew Taylor Dr Andrew Taylor is a Gastroenterologist working at Greenslopes Private Hospital. He graduated from the University of Queensland and undertook his Gastroenterology training at the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. He completed post-fellowship training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital focusing on General Gastroenterology and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. About Andrew is currently working … Read more
Dr Shwan Karim is a Gastroenterologist and an Interventional Endoscopist with experience in a wide range of Gastrointestinal conditions. About Dr Shwan Karim is a Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist offering timely, evidence-based care for a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions, with particular expertise in advanced and therapeutic endoscopy. He completed his medical degree at the … Read more
Dr Steph Turner Dr Steph Turner is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a strong interest in liver disease and its treatment. About Dr Turner is a Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist working across Greenslopes Private Hospital and Mater Public Hospital in South Brisbane. After graduating from the University of Queensland she completed advanced training in Gastroenterology and … Read more
Irritable bowel syndrome is a chronic gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions worldwide and often comes with a combination of symptoms. characterised by episodes of regular cramps, diarrhoea, and constipation, we bet there are still several things you didn’t know about IBS. Here’s a list of things you didn’t know about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
Often discovered by chance, the diverticular disease tends to strike people who eat a low-fibre diet. And just like other digestive diseases, it is also characterised by changes in bowel habits, bloating, and abdominal pain. Our gastroenterologist explains the causes diverticular disease, its complications, and how a colonoscopy can be used for diagnosis.
Despite what you may have heard about colonoscopy, it is still the “gold standard” of detecting cancer in your colon along with several other gastrointestinal diseases. They are proven to identify potential issues as early as possible, saving thousands of lives every year in Australia. Here are 5 signs you may need a colonoscopy done and why you shouldn’t ignore it.
Ulcers are always unpleasant. The sensation of burning, bloating and abdominal pain due to ulcers can create a bump in your health.