Upper GI West

19/09/2024

28/08/2024

Upper GI West Surgeons Dr Krishna Epari, Dr Alan Thomas, Dr Sanjeeva Kariyawasam, Bariatric Physician Dr Rosalind Reid and Dietitians Sabrah Imtiaz and Savina Rego are heading to the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) Congress being held in Melbourne next week for the latest updates in the treatment of obesity and metabolic disorders with other leading experts from all around the world.

23/04/2023

As a St John of God Murdoch Hospital patient, you can submit your forms and complete your admission process online with My Admission - http://admission.sjog.org.au.

Need a little help? That's fine! Call our patient support hotline on 1300 863 566 and one of our friendly caregivers will assist you.

14/10/2021

In November 2019, Dr Krishna Epari became the first Surgeon in Western Australia to perform minimally invasive Upper Gastrointestinal and Bariatric surgery using the latest Da Vinci Xi robotic technology.

Watch the video and follow the link to learn more about robotic surgery:
https://uppergiwest.com.au/robotic-surgery-perth-murdoch/

14/10/2021

St John of God Murdoch Hospital hosts a calendar of free patient information seminars to help community members better understand their treatment options and procedures.

Dr Krishna Epari will be running an Information Seminar on Bariatric (weight loss) surgery. He is an experienced Upper GI, Bariatric, Robotic and Endoscopic Surgeon at St John of God Murdoch Hospital.

Date: 23 October 2021
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am
Location: Murdoch Auditorium

Light refreshments are included.

To register your interest in the session, visit sjog.org.au/murdochseminars

21/05/2021

Here at Upper GI West, our role is to help you get clarity, not only about your diagnosis and treatment options but also about what costs to expect. That way you can have total peace-of-mind as you prepare for your treatment journey. https://uppergiwest.com.au/bariatric-surgery-cost-perth/

14/05/2021

Next month is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,336 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer if found early.
https://uppergiwest.com.au/endoscopy-gastroscopy-colonoscopy-perth/

07/05/2021

Bariatric surgery can have a direct impact on diabetes. This means you are likely to leave the hospital with decreased doses or having ceased your anti-diabetic medications. ➡️ Find out more on our website: https://uppergiwest.com.au/diabetes-metabolic-surgery-perth/ ⬅️

30/04/2021

Our highly qualified team of surgeons work closely together. We liaise extensively on complex cases. In some more complex cases, we work together to carry out surgery. We aim to ensure you are looked after 24/7 and 365 days a year.

23/04/2021

Mild heartburn may be a sign of reflux disease or it may be linked to a hiatal hernia. Hiatal hernia treatment can vary from simple lifestyle changes to medication and/or surgery if your hiatal hernia symptoms are more severe. https://uppergiwest.com.au/hiatal-hernia-surgery-perth/

14/04/2021

Why choose Upper GI West? Hear it from A/Prof Mo Ballal in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-x_T1Bo5A0&feature=emb_title

07/04/2021

It's World Health Day. Sending a huge thank you to all of the health care providers, delivery services, food distributors and everyone who is out working so hard to keep our world healthy and running smoothly!