Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal diseases rely on the expertise of gastroenterologists and surgeons working together to provide timely procedures.
Conditions that can be diagnosed, managed and treated include:
- gastrointestinal and colorectal cancers, crohn’s disease, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and functional conditions of the upper and lower gastrointestinal system.
General surgery
General surgeons perform surgeries to treat conditions throughout the body, including biopsies, tumor removal, and trauma care, while collaborating with other specialists for comprehensive treatment.
Areas within general surgery include:
- Breast, Colorectal, Endocrine, Upper GI, Liver and Pancreas.
Gastroenterology and General Surgery Services
Colorectal surgery
For colonoscopy, bowel cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, haemorrhoids and anal conditions.
Gastroenterology
For diagnosis and management of diseases in the gastrointestinal system, including oesophagus, stomach, small bowel, colon (large bowel), liver, gallbladder, bile duct and pancreas.
Upper GI, liver and pancreas surgery
For gallstones, liver and pancreatic tumours, gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD), and gastric and oesophageal tumours.
Patient resources
Experienced doctors and surgeons
As a private patient, you can choose your own surgeon or doctor from our exceptional team, who are skilled in traditional and minimally-invasive surgical procedures.
Our doctors and surgeons work collaboratively with each other as part of a multi-disciplinary approach to care. They work with highly-skilled anaesthetists and clinical teams in the operating theatres, endoscopy suites and are committed to providing you with the best possible outcome.
The private patient experience at Melbourne Private Hospital
When you choose to be a private patient you’ll enjoy rapid access to diagnostic procedures, surgery and be able to choose your own doctors.
You’ll have access to support teams and allied health who provide care in the hospital. These include accredited physiotherapists, occupational therapists, stomal therapists, wound nurses, dietitians and speech pathologists.
Our Bookings and Admission team will answer any questions you have in person or over the phone. They will escort you and your support person to speak with the patient admissions team before going through to theatre.
Recovery
After surgery, you will be cared for in the recovery area before being transported to a ward for follow up care. There, our dedicated and experienced nurses will support your recovery and ensure your comfort.
The team in the Operating theatres, Patient wards, and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Melbourne Private Hospital are experts at providing specialised post-surgery care.
If you need rehabilitation after surgery, your surgeon will discuss it with you.
Out-of-pocket fees
As with most surgeries performed in a private hospital there are out-of-pocket fees. Your chosen specialist can give you an indication of out-of-pocket specialist fees and will work with the hospital to provide you with an overall estimate. Your private health fund will be able to advise whether your treatment is covered under your chosen health cover.
No private health insurance?
If you don’t have private health insurance or you’re an overseas patient, you can choose to self-fund your surgery. Your specialist can talk to you about this option and can provide an estimate of costs to you.
What next?
Talk to your GP who can refer you to one of our specialists.