• Blog/podcast

    Everything you need to know about IBS podcast

    02 July 2019
    Michael Levitt
    General and colorectal surgeon
    St John of God Subiaco Hospital General Surgeon Dr Michael Levitt explains what you need to know about IBS, including symptoms, diagnoses…
    • Gastroenterology
    • Podcast
  • Blog/podcast

    Why a colonoscopy can save your life

    25 January 2019
    Dr Callum Pearce
    Gastroenterology
    You might feel embarrassed or frightened about having a colonoscopy, but as Gastroenterologist Callum Pearce explains it can save your life.
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Top tips for effective stoma management

    20 June 2022
    Laura Robertson
    Clinical Nurse Consultant
    For National Stomal Therapy Week we are raising awareness and promoting healthier living for people with a stoma.
    • Gastroenterology
    • General surgery
  • Blog/podcast

    Risk factors and treatment options for functional bowel disorders

    08 November 2018
    Dr Kenji So
    Gastroenterologist
    Functional bowel disorders are very common in the community and can vary in presentation from heartburn and abdominal pain to irritable…
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Stomach cancer uncommon but often deadly

    13 January 2022
    Associate Professor Kynan Feeney
    Oncologist
    Professor Kynan Feeney from Oncology West says stomach cancer is comparatively uncommon in our community but we should be aware of its…
    • Cancer care
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Detecting bowel cancer early saves lives

    06 June 2024
    Ashleigh Murray
    Colorectal Clinical Nurse Specialist
    It is the second deadliest cancer in Australia, but if detected early, a stage one bowel cancer is 99% curable. June is Bowel Cancer…
    • Cancer care
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Colonoscopies - are they really that bad

    27 October 2020
    Dr Vanoo Jayasekeran
    Colonoscopy. It’s the dreaded procedure that most over 50’s should be having on a regular basis but it can be uncomfortable to talk about…
    • Cancer care
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Notice a bulge? It could be a hernia

    23 February 2018
    Mr Derek Chen
    Specialist Hernia Surgeon
    So what do you do if feel a soft lump in your stomach or groin or in a scar where you’ve had surgery before? Chances are you have a hernia. …
    • Gastroenterology
  • Blog/podcast

    Your top embarrassing surgery questions answered

    14 June 2021
    Summa Lewington
    DPU Nurse Manager
    Day Procedure Unit Nurse Manager, Summa Lewington, answers embarrassing surgery questions.
    • General surgery
    • Bariatric surgery
    • Gastroenterology
    • Orthopaedics
  • Event

    Updates in gastroenterology

    29 October 2026
    CPD hours: 2
    St John of God Midland Private Hospital is pleased to invite general practitioners to this event about managing gastrointestinal health…
    • GP event
    • Gastroenterology