COVID-19 SNWG
PRACTICE UPDATE
We are open and operating at all practice locations.
- Face to face appointments are available and preferred. Telehealth (phone consults) are possible by mutual agreement.
- Consultations are available at Norwest and Concord Rooms.
- Endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy) are available for all cases in the private, but remain restricted to urgent cases in the public (Westmead, Blacktown, Mt Druitt, Auburn).
- All patients will need to email or fax us a referral, blood tests and any other relevant results before we can proceed with a phone consult or to triage your new referral.
- Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Fax: 8624 4769
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT
- If you are sick - please let us know as soon as you are able so that we can reschedule your appointment.
- If you are slightly unwell, waiting for a covid result or living with someone who is - please let us know so that we can convert your appointment to a phone consult.
- If you have travelled to any of the identified hotspots in the last 14 days - please let us know so that we can convert your appointment to a phone consult.
- Here is a link to current hotpots.https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/latest-news-and-update
- Please arrive close to you scheduled appointment time and use the hand sanitiser when you arrive and before you leave the premises.
- You may have a maximum of one support person with you in the consult and waiting room.
Sydney Norwest Gastroenterology (inc. Lakeview Private Gastroenterology)
Sydney Norwest Gastroenterology (inc. Lakeview Private Gastroenterology) is a modern, energetic and progressive Gastroenterology practice based at the new Lakeview Private Hospital Norwest and Concord.
We offer a comprehensive service that covers all aspects of Gastroenterology and Liver disease including disorders of the oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon (large intestine), liver, pancreas and biliary tree. Particular areas of interest and expertise include colorectal cancer screening (bowel cancer), the management of fatty liver disease and NASH, liver cancer (HCC), inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome and viral hepatitis (Hep B and C).
With access to Clinical Trials, Multi-Disciplinary Meetings, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy & Colonoscopy, Fibroscan, Capsule Endoscopy and the latest in Diagnostics and Medical Therapy, you can be assured that you are getting the most up to date assessment and management when you see A/Prof David van der Poorten, Dr Roslyn Vongsuvanh, Prof Golo Ahlenstiel, Dr Way Siow or Dr Rishi Sud.
Direct Access Colonoscopy and Iron infusions
Our direct access endoscopy pathway allows for suitable patients to be referred directly for Colonoscopy and or Gastroscopy at Lakeview Private Hospital or Strathfield Private Hospital without prior consultation. All urgent indications can have a procedure booked within 30 days of referral.
Indications: Positive FOBT, iron deficiency anaemia, GI bleeding (melaena or lower GI), family history of polyps or CRC and patients with previous polyps. Those with medical comorbidities, increased risks or unclear indications for scopes will need a review prior.
We provide direct access for iron infusions at Lakeview Private Hospital for suitable patients with low ferritin and intolerance/failure of oral iron supplements. All patients are given 1g of Ferinject, which takes as little as 15 minutes for an infusion.
For all direct access: Fax referalls to 8624 4769 or fill in the form here.
Fibroscan with Steatosis (CAP)
The non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy is here and is available for all our patients at the time of consultation. For external referrals the procedure costs $250. Check out how healthy, fatty or scarred your liver is today with this simple, painless and reproducible scan. Click here to find out more and book your scan today.
Introducing
Dr Rishi Sud (Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist) has joined the practice and will be consulting at the Lakeview Private rooms and performing endoscopy in Lakeview Private day surgery. Rishi is a Staff Specialist at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals and Conjoint Fellow at the University of Newcastle.
He enjoys consulting across all areas of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and is actively involved in the teaching, supervision, and mentoring of physician trainees and gastroenterology advanced trainees. More about Dr Sud can be found here.
Dr Lucinda Berglund (Clinical Immunologist and Allergist) will now be consulting at the Lakeview Private Hospital rooms Norwest and at Concord on a Tuesday morning. She provides expert diagnosis and management of autoimmune disease, autoantibodies, recurrent infection where immunodeficiency is suspected and all allergic disease. She offers skin prick testing on the day of consultation where appropriate.
She is happy to see patients 10 years old and above. For more details on her practice and services click here.