Gastroenterology Services
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Specialist Consultation
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Open Access Endoscopy
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Gastroscopy
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Colonoscopy
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Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
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Fibroscan® / LiverHealthScan
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Capsule Endoscopy
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS)
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Anorectal Manometry
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Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
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Urea Breath Testing
About Gastroenterology Specialist Care
Gastroenterology Specialist Care (GSC) was founded in 2021 with the aim to support Gastroenterologists servicing patients across a broad area of suburban Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Independent Gastroenterologists work across multiple locations, consulting and performing endoscopic procedures locally within each region.
The GSC admin team support the Gastroenterologists onsite when consulting and from home offices at other times, thus providing a high level of service and care to patients in their own community.
Practice Nurses provide expert advice and assistance to patients.
Patients benefit from a full range of gastroenterological services including consultation, endoscopy, Fibroscan, and Capsule endoscopy.
GSC is unique in it’s practice model. Doctors and the admin team balance work and life, working in areas that are close to home, supporting their community. The admin team have a hybrid on-site/WFH working model. The team get together regularly for social functions, including giving back to those in need through community volunteering, such as cooking with FareShare and planting trees with Treely
Our Mission:
At Gastroenterology Specialist Care, our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality specialist care with integrity and respect. We strive to empower our patients, support our team, and uphold best practices through clear communication, collaboration, and a culture that values every individual.
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Your Initial Appointment
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Information For Referrers
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About Your Procedure
Videos on common medical conditions from our practitioners
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What is Fatty Liver Disease?
Fatty liver disease, or hepatic steatosis, is a condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, exceeding 5-10% of its weight.
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What Are Stomach Ulcers?
Stomach ulcers, or gastric ulcers, are breaks in the stomach lining that can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and bleeding, though some individuals may experience no symptoms.
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What is Coeliac Disease?
Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by gluten ingestion, leading to damage in the small intestine.
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5 Foods To Avoid With Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease, affecting up to a third of Australians, is influenced more by carbohydrate intake than by fats or proteins. Gastroenterologist Dr. Tom Worland outlines five foods to avoid or reduce.
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Bloating
Bloating is a common condition characterised by a feeling of fullness or tightness in the abdomen, often accompanied by gas.
Caring for patients at multiple locations across Melbourne & Regional Victoria
