Dr Ali Eqbal

Dr Ali Eqbal is a consultant gastroenterologist and hepatologist, with subspecialty interests in advanced colonic polyp diagnosis and resection as well as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Dr Eqbal has completed a two-year fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the world renowned Kings College Hospital in London, United Kingdom. This fellowship involved meticulous training in the diagnosis of complex colorectal polyps utilising magnification chromoendoscopy, as well as advanced endoscopic resection techniques including endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Through clinical research and dedicated practice, Dr Eqbal strives for excellence in the optical diagnosis and management of colonic polyps. Prior to this Dr Eqbal also completed a clinical research fellowship in 2022 in complex IBD at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne under the tutelage of Professor Peter De Cruz. He has public hospital appointments at Peninsula Health and Northern Health.

Dr Eqbal has multiple publications in both national and international journals in the fields of endoscopy and IBD. His research focus and publications include quality in endoscopic resection, the use of magnification chromoendoscopy, therapeutic drug monitoring in IBD and the novel use of biologic therapy. He has presented his research at both national and international conferences including Australian Gastroenterology Week, the British Society of Gastroenterology, the United European Gastroenterology Week and Digestive Diseases Week in the United States.