GastroNorth

GastroNorth Accessible and expert care in gastroenterology, endoscopy and hepatology We are Gastroenterologists & Endoscopists located across northern Melbourne Australia.
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At GastroNorth we work with your Primary Health Care Provider to provide accessible, affordable and quality care in Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Endoscopy. We assess the cause of medical problems via a thorough medical history and relevant investigations. We offer advice about a wide range of gastrointestinal illnesses. We also manage diseases of the liver, pancreas, and bowel including: colon (bowel) cancer screening, iron deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhoea, Constipation, Coeliac Disease, Hepatitis and Inflammatory Bowel disease. Feel free to contact us with any enquiries.

For Dr Shamilah Lachal it’s never too early to kickstart the festivities. After all, it’s only 49 days till Christmas!! ...
06/11/2025

For Dr Shamilah Lachal it’s never too early to kickstart the festivities. After all, it’s only 49 days till Christmas!! 💃🏻

She’s delighted to share with you, her much-loved gluten-free fruit cake recipe, an adaptation of Charmaine Solomon’s classic Sri Lankan Christmas Cake. Over the years, Shamilah has refined and balanced the ingredients to perfection, creating a version that everyone can enjoy. It’s rich, fragrant, and completely gluten-free.

Recipe via link in profile. 😋

We will be closed next Monday and also on Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Day). Our consulting rooms will reopen at 9am on Wednes...
30/10/2025

We will be closed next Monday and also on Tuesday (Melbourne Cup Day). Our consulting rooms will reopen at 9am on Wednesday 5th November.

At Gastronorth, we offer Direct Access (Open Access) Endoscopy for simple gastrointestinal concerns and bowel cancer scr...
28/10/2025

At Gastronorth, we offer Direct Access (Open Access) Endoscopy for simple gastrointestinal concerns and bowel cancer screening. This means that your GP can refer you straight for a procedure without the need for an initial specialist consultation.

This service is available for gastroscopy, colonoscopy and capsule endoscopy, for patients who meet specific eligibility criteria. Patient safety is always our top priority.

Before your procedure, you will still meet both your gastroenterologist and anaesthetist to discuss informed consent, your treatment plan, recovery, and to answer any questions you may have.
Please remember you’ll need someone to drive you home afterwards.

For more information, contact our friendly team on 9468 9700.

Your gut is home to trillions of good and bad bacteria and the goal is to keep the good ones thriving. To do this, we ca...
19/10/2025

Your gut is home to trillions of good and bad bacteria and the goal is to keep the good ones thriving. To do this, we can focus on the 3 F’s: Food, Fitness & Fasting.

🥗 Food: Add fermented foods (like kimchi, kefir, or kombucha) for probiotics, eat plenty of fibre-rich fruits, veggies, and wholegrains to feed good bacteria, and stay hydrated. Cut back on processed foods and sugars that harm your microbiome.

🏃‍♀️ Fitness: Move regularly, sleep well, and manage stress with mindfulness, yoga, or walks. Your gut and mind are deeply connected.

⏱️ Fasting: Try intermittent fasting (12–16 hours) once or twice a week to boost metabolic and gut health.

A healthy gut supports not only digestion, but also mental health, immunity, and protection against diseases like IBD, IBS, liver disease, and Type 2 diabetes.

Ozempic (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro copy the action of a natural gut hormone t...
13/10/2025

Ozempic (semaglutide) and other GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy and Mounjaro copy the action of a natural gut hormone that helps regulate blood sugar and appetite. They have become widely used for type 2 diabetes and weight management.

These drugs delay how quickly food and fluid move through the stomach and into the intestines, which helps reduce blood sugar spikes and keeps you feeling full for longer.

Because food and fluid may stay in the stomach or bowel for longer, there’s a greater risk of an incomplete bowel cleanse or aspiration during sedation.
To ensure the safest and most accurate procedure, patients taking these drugs are advised to begin a clear fluid diet 24 hours before their colonoscopy, following specific guidance from their gastroenterologist.

Dr Nina Parthasarathy and Dr Josh Butt taking a break from the educational sessions at the United European Gastroenterol...
08/10/2025

Dr Nina Parthasarathy and Dr Josh Butt taking a break from the educational sessions at the United European Gastroenterology Week (UEGW) to check out the giant bowel!! 😂

It looks like they’re having fun catching up at the industry exhibition!

One of Dr Tin Nguyen’s patients is an avid gardener, and today she brought in some heirloom tomato plants. What a lovely...
02/10/2025

One of Dr Tin Nguyen’s patients is an avid gardener, and today she brought in some heirloom tomato plants. What a lovely gesture.

Providing care and building connections with our patients is what makes our work so fulfilling.

It’s International Coffee Day ☕️The perfect time to highlight some of the positive health benefits. ☕️ Liver health – Re...
01/10/2025

It’s International Coffee Day ☕️

The perfect time to highlight some of the positive health benefits.

☕️ Liver health – Regular coffee drinkers are less likely to develop fatty liver disease or liver scarring, and coffee may even lower the risk of liver cancer.

☕️ Bowel health – Coffee stimulates movement in the colon (yes, it can help “get things going”), increases stomach acid to aid digestion, and triggers a hormone called cholecystokinin that helps move waste through the system. Some studies also suggest a moderate protective effect against bowel cancer.

☕️ Antioxidant boost – Coffee is packed with antioxidants, which help protect cells from damage.

☕️ The health benefits for the liver are seen at 3–5 cups per day and it doesn’t need to be caffeinated — decaf coffee counts too. Other health benefits can occur at lower amounts.

Please note : pregnant women should limit caffeine, elderly women with osteoporosis may need to take care, and if you suffer reflux or heartburn, coffee can sometimes make symptoms worse.

So today, know that your coffee doesn’t just taste good but it may also support your long-term liver and gut health. 💚

Coeliac disease affects about 1 in 70 Australians, but most remain undiagnosed. It is an autoimmune condition where glut...
30/09/2025

Coeliac disease affects about 1 in 70 Australians, but most remain undiagnosed. It is an autoimmune condition where gluten triggers damage to the small intestine, leading to symptoms such as bloating, diarrhoea, fatigue, anaemia, or unexplained weight loss. If left untreated, it can cause serious health issues including osteoporosis and infertility.

If you experience ongoing gut symptoms, have a family history of coeliac disease, or suffer from related conditions such as iron deficiency or unexplained fatigue, you should let your doctor know.

Why? Early diagnosis and treatment with a lifelong gluten-free diet are essential to prevent long-term complications.

Over the weekend, our gastroenterologists and IBD nurses attended the World Congress of Gastroenterology and Australian ...
24/09/2025

Over the weekend, our gastroenterologists and IBD nurses attended the World Congress of Gastroenterology and Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW).

Dr Oliver Cronin was invited to speak on ‘Adjuvant Therapy for Non-lifting and Refractory Lesions’ and also chaired the ‘Best Practice Tissue Resection in the Colorectum’ session.

It was great to see Dr Cronin sharing his expertise and leading important discussions at this International conference.

It’s easy to confuse food allergies with food intolerances as they can cause similar symptoms. A true food allergy trigg...
24/09/2025

It’s easy to confuse food allergies with food intolerances as they can cause similar symptoms.

A true food allergy triggers your immune system and can affect multiple organs. Reactions can be severe or even life-threatening.

Food Intolerances are typically limited to digestive issues and isn’t life-threatening. If you’re intolerant to a food, you might still be able to enjoy small amounts without serious symptoms.

Knowing the difference is crucial for managing your health and staying safe.

Today marks the final day of the World Congress of Gastroenterology, held this year in conjunction with Australian Gastr...
22/09/2025

Today marks the final day of the World Congress of Gastroenterology, held this year in conjunction with Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW).

We were fortunate to have this international event hosted in Melbourne, making it convenient for our team to attend and participate.

With more than 20 international speakers, the congress provided an excellent opportunity to expand our knowledge, learn from global leaders in the field, and reconnect with colleagues and friends.

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Suite 1, 7 Ormond Boulevard
Bundoora, VIC
3083

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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