Gastroenterology Psych Medicine Clinic for Functional GI disorders
The Department of Gastroenterology at St. Vincent’s Hospital provides a comprehensive range of consultative and diagnostic procedures in gastroenterology. It has a particular interest in chronic viral hepatitis and other liver diseases, inflammatory bowel disease, therapeutic endoscopy, oesophageal disorders and functional gut disorders.
Specialist Outpatient Clinics
Gastroenterology Psych Medicine Clinic for Functional GI disorders
Our clinic offers a comprehensive approach to managing functional gastrointestinal disorders, blending the expertise of gastroenterologists, pelvic floor physiotherapists, dietitians, clinical nurse specialists, gut-focused hypnotherapists, and psychiatrists.
Under the guidance of a Gastroenterologist and clinical nurse specialist, patients receive coordinated care. We specialise in addressing a range of functional gut disorders, including:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Constipation
- Faecal incontinence
- Bloating
- Functional dyspepsia
- Belching & rumination
Please note that patients must have an up-to-date referral, and only those with Medicare coverage are accommodated.
Our dedicated staff includes:
- Professor Michael Kamm, Gastroenterologist
- Dr Chamara Basnayake, Gastroenterologist
- Dr Linda Yang, Gastroenterologist
- Ms Annalise Stanley, Clinical nurse specialist
- Ms Angela Khera, Pelvic floor physiotherapist
- Ms Isabella Lees-Trinca, Pelvic floor physiotherapist
- Ms Kate Fox, Dietician
- Dr Daniel Hubik, Psychiatrist
- Dr Olivia Wong, Psychiatrist
Clinic Schedule
Our clinic operates weekly on Thursday afternoons.
For clinical inquiries, please reach out to Dr. Chamara Basnayake or email us at functionalgut@svha.org.au
Referral pathway
To refer patients to our clinic, kindly complete the Referral Templates for Gastrointestinal / Colorectal / Upper Gastrointestinal Specialist Clinics here and fax referrals to (03) 9231 3489.
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