Section: Gastroenterology

FRACP, MRCP (UK), MBBS (Hons), LLB (Hons), B.Com

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Dr Linus Chang has been a consultant gastroenterologist since 2010. He has special interests in high quality surveillance colonoscopy, monitoring of gastric intestinal metaplasia to detect early stomach cancer and Hepatitis B. He has special expertise in endoscopic ultrasound which is used to clarify intestinal subepithelial lesions, and pancreaticobiliary disease.

He undertook his gastroenterology training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and Townsville. He had further subspecialty training in endoscopic ultrasound and its role in the diagnosis and staging of upper gastrointestinal cancer at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth in 2009 with further periods of observation and hands-on training at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, USA and St Luc Hospital in Montreal, Canada.

Dr Chang was formerly staff specialist at the Mater Hospital Brisbane and lecturer with the University of Queensland. He was colonoscopy trainer for ten years to gastroenterology trainees at the Mater Hospital Brisbane. He is now solely in private practice and performs procedures at Mater Private South Brisbane, Mater Private Springfield, Westside Private in Taringa and Sunnybank Private Hospital.

Dr Chang consults at the Salmon Building on Stanley Street, South Brisbane and at Suite 21, Sunnybank Private Hospital Specialist Consulting Suites, 245 McCullough St, Sunnybank.

His practice offers a choice of direct access or consultation led endoscopy.

Appointments & Enquiries

Mater Hill Gastroenterology Suite 2
Level 2 Salmon Building 537 Stanley Street South
Brisbane 4101

Phone: (07) 3163 7820 
Fax: (07) 3163 1371
Email: admin@materhillgastro.com.au
Website: www.materhillgastro.com.au

BSC, MBBS (QLD), FRACP

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

Dr Xuan Banh is an Australian trained gastroenterologist who graduated from the University of Queensland and subsequently underwent physician training at multiple hospitals, including the Princess Alexandra Hospital, Logan Hospital and QEII Jubilee Hospital. She also undertook post-fellowship training in Luminal Interventional Endoscopy at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

Dr Xuan Banh has a special interest in:

• Surveillance colonoscopy
• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large polyps
• Balloon enteroscopy
• Capsule endoscopy
• Endoscopic dilatation

She is a fellow in the Royal Australian College of Physicians and is a member of the Gastroenterology Society of Queensland.

Appointments & Enquiries 

Gastroenterology Clinics Queensland
Wesley Medical Centre Level 2 Suite 30/40 Chasely Street
Auchenflower QLD 4066

Phone: 1800 199 920
Fax: (07) 3607 2490
Email: reception@geclinicsqld.com.au
Website: www.geclinicsqld.com.au

MBBS (Hons), FRACP

Specialty: Gastroenterologist

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’s special interests include:
• High quality diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (gastroscopy/colonoscopy)
• Complex endoscopic resections (ESD, EMR)

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.

Appointments & Enquiries

Westside Private Hospital
Suite 311, 32 Morrow Street Taringa Q 4068

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

BSC, MBBS (QLD), FRACP

Specialty: Gastroenterology

Dr Kiel is an Australian-trained Gastroenterologist. Dr Kiel completed advanced medical training in the field of Gastroenterology at Nambour and Royal Brisbane Hospitals, before completing a year as the Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Functional Gastrointestinal Fellow at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. Post training, Dr Kiel completed a clinical observership at the Royal Melbourne Hospital with a focus on functional gastrointestinal disorders.

Dr Kiel sees patients with all gastrointestinal conditions, but has a special interest in both Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders. She is one of the few Gastroenterologists in Queensland trained in high-resolution oesophageal manometry, a procedure used to investigate patients with swallowing disorders. Dr Kiel also performs 24 hour pH studies, often used in the assessment of patients with difficult-to-treat gastroesophageal reflux disease. Dr Kiel performs upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, and is passionate about providing high-quality procedures for bowel cancer screening.

Dr Kiel remains committed to the provision of exceptional medical care. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, and is a member of the Gastroenterology Society of Australia, and the Queensland Gastroenterology Society. Dr Kiel is dedicated to ongoing learning and regularly attends both national and international meetings and conferences. Dr Kiel is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Clinical Medicine at The University of Queensland and is actively involved in registrar and medical student teaching.

Special Interests :

• Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Appointments & Enquiries

Gastroenterology Clinics QLD

Phone: 1800 199 920
Fax: (07) 3607 2490
Email: reception@geclinicsqld.com.au
Website: www.geclinicsqld.com.au

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).

Special Interests :

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

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.

Westside Private Hospital:
Suite 311,
32 Morrow Street
Taringa QLD 4068

Phone: (07) 3152 7211
Fax: (07) 3009 0053

MBBS (Hons), FRACP

 

Dr Wong is a respected Gastroenterologist with a strong focus on:

• high-quality colonoscopy and gastroscopy
• endoscopic mucosal resection of large polyps
• capsule endoscopy, and
• general gastroenterology

He is dedicated to reducing the incidence of bowel cancer through exceptional colonoscopy care and remains at the forefront of his field by embracing new technologies, including advancements in endoscopic equipment and artificial intelligence.

With extensive experience across various clinical settings, Dr Wong has cared for critically ill patients in the public system and has progressed through all levels of gastroenterology and hepatology, from internship to advanced training before becoming a specialist. His career has included roles in regional practices, state liver transplant centres, and facilities specialising in high-quality colonoscopy and polypectomy. This diverse experience has given him a profound understanding of the complex conditions patients can face, recognising that no two patients are alike.

Qualifications

Graduating with honours, Dr Wong completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at the University of Western Australia in 2010. He then undertook basic physician training in Perth before advancing his gastroenterology training at Lismore Base Hospital, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in New South Wales. He further refined his expertise during a year of advanced training at QEII Jubilee Hospital in Brisbane, focusing on high-quality colonoscopy, improving adenoma detection rates, advanced endoscopic techniques for polyp resection, and capsule endoscopy. In 2018, Dr. Wong was awarded a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Patient Care

Patients value Dr Wong’s personable manner, excellent listening skills, and dedication to their healthcare goals. He consistently strives to deliver exceptional care, focusing on both clinical excellence in managing medical conditions and high-quality endoscopy procedures with high detection rates and minimal pathology misses.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)

Dr Wong is an avid supporter of Rapid and Direct Endoscopy services. This service allows eligible patients to schedule their endoscopies within two weeks, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. It streamlines the diagnostic process, especially for those with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, ensuring priority access to expert care and reduced wait times for patients.

Privately Insured No Gap Services

Dr Wong is a no-gap provider. Patients with adequate private health insurance do not incur additional costs for their procedure, aside from any applicable excess or co-payment. Most Anaesthetists at Westside Private Hospital are also no-gap providers.

Locations:

Dr Wong is available for consultations and procedures at:

• Westside Private Hospital | Suite 311, Level 3/32 Morrow St Taringa QLD 4068

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Capsule Endoscopy

Awards and publications

Dr Wong has presented research findings at local and international gastroenterology conferences. Additionally, several of his research abstracts have been published in Australian and international journals.

Volunteering & Mentoring

Dr Wong actively contributes to his profession as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland, where he provides bedside teaching to medical students and both basic and advanced trainees. He supervises and instructs advanced trainees specialising in gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures and serves in a supervisory role on the conjoint committee for recognition and training in endoscopy.

Outside work, Dr Wong enjoys playing the piano, attending music concerts, running, travelling, and spending quality time with his family.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, University of Western Australia, 2010
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Adult Medicine Division, 2018

Registration numbers and professional memberships

AHPRA: MED0001670684

• Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Gastroenterology Society of Australia
• Gastroenterology Society of Queensland
• American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)
• American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

Appointments & Enquiries

Westside Private Hospital
Suite 311,
32 Morrow Street
Taringa QLD 4068

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

Qualifications
A valued member of Montserrat’s Gastroenterology team since 2014, Dr Tan’s educational journey began at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He further honed his skills and knowledge in hepatobiliary disorders and liver failure through additional training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Perth, where he mentored younger physicians. His expertise was recognised with a fellowship from the FRACP in 2008, and he later completed his doctoral studies (PhD) at the University of Queensland.

Patient Care
Beyond his credentials, Dr Tan’s dedication to his patients’ well-being and relentless pursuit of knowledge set him apart. His approach to patient care is comprehensive, addressing each patient’s primary concerns, whether they seek immediate answers or need certain lifestyle factors excluded. Approachable and consistent by nature, Dr Tan understands that every patient’s needs are unique which requires a tailored approach to their care.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
Through Montserrat’s Open Access Program, Dr Tan facilitates swift investigations into digestive concerns for pre-qualified patients. This Open Access program helps patients access high-quality endoscopy within 14 days of booking. It reduces the time to diagnosis, supports Australia’s Bowel Cancer Screening Program, and triages patients with positive test results.

Privately Insured No Gap Services
Dr Tan is a no gap provider. Patients with adequate private health cover pay no gap for their procedure (other than their excess or co-payment if applicable). Please note, this does not include Anaesthetist fees which can sometimes be charged separately.

Mentoring & Volunteering
Renowned for teaching and mentoring medical students, Dr Tan enjoys sharing his knowledge and expertise with the medical community. He has written multiple papers on diabetes medication and colonoscopy, in addition to his volunteer work in the Solomon Islands teaching diagnostic endoscopy.

Outside of his commitments to patients and the profession, Dr Tan enjoys cardio exercise, weight training, and reading.

Procedures Performed

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy

Appointments & Enquiries

Westside Private Hospital:
Suite 311,
32 Morrow Street
Taringa QLD 4068

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

BHB, M/B, ChB, FRACP, PhD

Dr Mark Norrie is a distinguished Gastroenterologist with over 25 years of experience in the field. He has a comprehensive background in treating a wide array of gastrointestinal conditions, with a special interest in:

• Bowel Cancer (Colorectal Cancer) Screening
• Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Procedures
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Qualifications
Dr Norrie’s diverse and fulfilling medical career spans both Australia and New Zealand. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery in 1988, followed by his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 1996.

In 2001, Dr Norrie completed his PhD in Molecular Biology at the University of New South Wales, focusing on molecular genetics and colon cancer. Dr Norrie then joined Montserrat in 2003, bringing his extensive expertise to our team. His pursuit for medical knowledge continued and in 2008, he completed a Graduate Diploma in Drug Development from the University of New South Wales.

Patient Care
Dr Norrie’s passion for Gastroenterology stems from the complexity and intricate nature of the gut and liver systems and the holistic approach required for effective patient care. Renowned for his honesty, approachability and experience, Dr Norrie prioritises what matters most to patients. He tailors medical cared based on each patient’s expectations, age, lifestyle and other clinical factors.

Dr Norrie enjoys offering consultations and procedures as this allows for a more comprehensive and tailored approach to patient care. He gravitates to where quality care is needed, offering high quality gastrointestinal services in Longreach each month. He enjoys treating patients in Longreach as much as Brisbane, describing them as both grateful and candid.

Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
Dr Norrie is a Senior Gastroenterologist at Montserrat, where he offers Rapid and Direct Endoscopy services. Rapid and Direct Endoscopy allows eligible patients to schedule their endoscopies within two weeks, bypassing the initial specialist consultation when appropriate. This service streamlines the diagnostic process, particularly for those with positive results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, ensuring timely investigation and reduced wait times for patients.

Privately Insured No Gap Services
Dr Norrie is a no-gap provider. Patients with sufficient private health insurance pay no gap for their procedure, apart from any applicable excess or co-payment. Please note, this does not include Anaesthetist fees, which can sometimes be charged separately.

Procedures performed:

• Rapid & Direct Endoscopy (Open Access)
• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Capsule Endoscopy

Awards and publications
Dr Norrie received The New Zealand Young Investigators Award in 2002 for his PhD research into gene methylation in colorectal biology carcinoma. He has been widely published in the past 20 years, writing numerous papers on colorectal cancer, in addition to improving gluten tolerance in celiac disease.

Volunteering & Mentoring
Dr Norrie volunteers annually with ANZGITA (the Australian & New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association), providing his services and expertise in developing countries including Myanmar, Fiji, and, more recently, the Solomon Islands. He describes volunteering as a deeply rewarding experience, where he imparts his knowledge and teaches skills to help local doctors become more self-reliant and less dependent on assistance from developed countries. Committed to sharing his extensive knowledge, Dr Norrie also served as a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University in 2010.

Outside of work, Dr Norrie likes to stay fit and see the world pursuing his passion for running, reading and travelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery, 1988
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1996
• PhD (St Vincents Hospital in Sydney), University of New South Wales, 2001
• Graduate Diploma in Drug Development, University of New South Wales, 2008

Appointments & Enquiries

Dr Norrie is available for consultations and procedures, including Rapid and Direct Endoscopy (Open Access) at:

Westside Private Hospital,
Suite 311, Level 3/32 Morrow St
Taringa QLD 4068

He also visits Longreach regularly.

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

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist | MBBS FRACP

 

Dr Hadi Moattar is a clinical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with expertise and a special interest in:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• 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 both in the United Kingdom and Queensland. In 2016, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship after being trained at the Mater Adult Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Townsville Hospital.

After completing his general Gastroenterology Fellowship, Dr Moattar worked as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow at the foremost IBD Centre – the Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia. This helped to expand his experience and skill in managing complex patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He 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 enjoys keeping abreast of the latest developments and research in Gastroenterology. In addition to teaching students and junior doctors in small tutorials and lecturing in grand rounds and departmental meetings, he actively participates in quality assurance projects and audits, publishing or presenting the results of these projects in national and international meetings.

Dr Moattar personally monitors all IBD patients’ who commence immunosuppressants to ensure the maximum safety and efficacy of these medications.

Dr Moattar is available for consultations and procedures at the following Montserrat locations, performing Upper Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Polypectomy. He accepts both private and open access referrals and can be contacted on the information below for enquiries or bookings.

Appointments & Enquiries

Westside Private Hospital
Suite 311,
32 Morrow Street
Taringa QLD 4068

North Lakes Day Hospital
7 Endeavour Blvd,
North Lakes QLD 4509

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