3 Best Gastroenterologists in Newcastle

“Dr Kate Napthali graduated from the University of Sydney, having undertaken her training in the Northern Territory and, finally, at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. Kate moved to Newcastle in 2011 and is a Staff Specialist in General Medicine and Gastroenterology at the Calvary Mater Newcastle. She has played a key role in ongoing clinical trials and research through her involvement with the Department of Gastroenterology at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. Dr Napthali is happy to offer ease of Open Access Endoscopy for GPs and their patients in Newcastle and surrounds. She offers a wide range of Gastroenterology services to you at Beechnut Medical Rooms. She prides herself on delivering a personalised service to patients with prompt and clear communication throughout. She is fluent in both Malay and Indonesian languages.”

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“Dr Stephen Philcox is a clinical Gastroenterologist with a special interest in Pancreatology and Interventional Endoscopy. He is a trained Gastroenterologist who practices in Broadmeadow. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Physicians, Gastroenterological Society of Australia, American Gastroenterological Association, and European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr Stephen maintains expert skills in a range of advanced endoscopic procedures, including Ultrasound (EUS), Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), luminal stent placement, Mucosal Resection (EMR), and Submucosal Dissection (ESD), alongside general diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy. Dr Stephen is passionate about teaching future doctors, mentoring in Advanced Endoscopy at the John Hunter Hospital, and engaging in various other teaching roles.”

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“Dr Robert Gibson finished his undergraduate training at the University of Newcastle. He specialises in general gastroenterology, hepatology, and general endoscopy. Dr Robert has a special interest in the diagnosis and management of liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma. He is also a senior staff specialist at John Hunter Hospital. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Physicians and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia. He offers his patients expert management in all areas of Hepatology, as well as general Gastroenterology and Endoscopy. He has been involved in several multicentre clinical trials during his time as a Specialist and continues to enjoy teaching junior doctors and medical students.”

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