Gastroenterologist The Ponds | No Gap Colonoscopy

Gastroenterologist The Ponds — Trusted Local Specialist Care

Families in The Ponds are about 12 minutes from our Bella Vista rooms — bowel cancer screening, reflux and IBS care, coeliac assessment and liver health for the whole family.

~12 min from The Ponds No Gap colonoscopy Family-centred care

Gastroenterology Services & Procedures

The Ponds patients have full access to our gastroenterologists, hepatologists, geriatrician and accredited practising dietitian, with endoscopic procedures performed at accredited private hospitals nearby.

Colonoscopy & Bowel Cancer Screening

Early detection and removal of precancerous polyps. No Gap for eligible privately insured patients.

Gastroscopy (Upper Endoscopy)

Investigation of reflux, GORD, difficulty swallowing, coeliac disease and upper abdominal symptoms.

ERCP & Endoscopic Ultrasound

Advanced procedures for bile duct, gallbladder and pancreatic conditions.

Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam)

A swallowable camera to examine the small bowel for bleeding and inflammation.

IBD — Crohn's & Ulcerative Colitis

Diagnosis, advanced therapies and long-term management of inflammatory bowel disease.

Hepatology & Fatty Liver Clinic

Assessment of fatty liver (MAFLD), abnormal liver tests, hepatitis and cirrhosis.

Symptoms & Conditions We See from The Ponds

Persistent digestive symptoms deserve specialist assessment — ask your GP for a referral if you're experiencing any of the following:

Reflux & GORD Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) Rectal (PR) bleeding Change in bowel habits Iron deficiency & anaemia Unexplained weight loss IBS Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis Coeliac disease Fatty liver (MAFLD) Abnormal liver function tests Polyps & family history of bowel cancer Chronic abdominal pain

No Gap Colonoscopy for The Ponds Patients

Bowel cancer is one of Australia's most preventable cancers when caught early. The Ponds patients can access screening colonoscopy promptly — with No Gap billing for eligible privately insured patients.

Eligible privately insured patients pay no out-of-pocket procedural fee. Call us to check your eligibility and current wait times.

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The Ponds — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the closest gastroenterologist to The Ponds?

Our Bella Vista clinic is about 12 minutes from The Ponds by car, or a short Metro ride to Bella Vista Station.

Do you offer No Gap colonoscopy for The Ponds patients?

Yes — eligible privately insured patients pay no out-of-pocket procedural fee at Norwest Private or Lakeview Private Hospital. Call (02) 8814 5755 to check your cover.

When should screening start for our family?

National bowel screening starts at 45; a family history of bowel cancer or polyps may mean earlier colonoscopy. We also assess coeliac disease and iron deficiency in younger adults.