Ph: 9331 3122 

Dr Paul Froomes is a consultant physician and gastroenterologist who aims to provide the best in health care for all problems related to the gastrointestinal tract and the liver.

Dr Froomes gastroenterology service includes:

• private consultation
• gastroscopy and colonoscopy
• capsule endoscopy using PillCam
• oesophageal manometry
• 24hour ambulatory pH studies
• anorectal manometry
• breath tests for lactose and fructose intolerance
• management of Coeliac disease
• ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease
• assessment of liver function tests and liver lesions
• investigation and treatment of liver diseases including hepatitis B and C
• investigation and management of iron deficiency and iron overload
• screening for bowel cancer
• comprehensive management of reflux
• swallowing disorders
• peptic ulcer and hpylori infection
• irritable bowel treatment program that is both medical or drug-free
• triple therapy for bowel parasites (blastocystis hominis and dientamoeba fragilis)
• gastric balloon procedure for weight loss management
• mygene complete weight loss management program

- just to highlight a few examples of the conditions managed.

The service also provides access to a dietitian, all diagnostic tests mentioned above and the Melbourne Institute for Obesity Surgery, and associated gastrointestinal surgeons.

This website has been developed specifically as an information resource for patients and health professionals on a variety of conditions and procedures related to the gastrointestinal tract and the liver.