Our Paediatric Gastroenterology clinic provides care and treatment for babies, children and teenagers with problems affecting the digestive system and liver.
About this service
We specialise in:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Liver, gall bladder and bile duct diseases
- Pancreatic disease
- Coeliac disease
- Oesophageal diseases (swallowing disorders and complex reflux)
- Other complex gastrointestinal problems.
We do not see patients with:
- Infectious gastroenteritis
- Constipation
- Chronic/functional abdominal pain
- Infant reflux
Who we care for
We see babies, children and teenagers, up to their 16th birthday, who have been referred by their GP or other specialist.
How to access this service
Your GP or specialist will need to send us a referral for you to access this service.
What to expect
We will review your referral and triage it according to urgency.
You will receive a letter about your appointment date and time once it has been booked.
GP referrals are valid for 12 months. Referrals from specialist doctors are valid for three months.
A new referral is needed for any new condition.
What to bring to your appointment
- Medicare card
- Any letters or correspondence from your GP
- Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
- Medicines you need to take while you are here
- List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
- Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
- Your child’s personal health record (Blue Book)
Where we’re located
Centenary Hospital for Women and Children, Building 11, Level 1, Canberra Hospital.
We have directions to Centenary Hospital for Women and Children and Canberra Hospital.
Information for referrers
Please see Community HealthPathways for detailed referral criteria and information.
Referral options:
- Phone: (02) 5124 7550
- Fax: (02) 5124 4535
- SmartForm
