Are there any proctologists in Canberra?

The following publication is aimed at GPs, but is a useful guide for anyone looking for a specialist in Canberra. Although doctors do not have to pay to have a listing it is by no means an exhaustive list. Many ACT specialists get plenty of business without having to advertise their services.
http://www.ama-act.com.au/files/SpecialistDirectory2011.pdf

Me no fry said :

It could be Cannonball Run, with the wonderfully bug-eyed Jack Elam playing Dr Van Helsing.

I think that was it, I keep seeing the interior of a fake ambulance!

EvanJames said :

LSWCHP said :

I’ve always wondered how and why someone would develop an interest in this particular area of medicine.

What’s that old movie, 70s or 80s, where this dreadful-looking Proctologist keeps popping up? I’m having a mental blank but mention of the speciality had me thinking of it.

It could be Cannonball Run, with the wonderfully bug-eyed Jack Elam playing Dr Van Helsing.

LSWCHP said :

I’ve always wondered how and why someone would develop an interest in this particular area of medicine.

There is always plenty of openings for colorectal surgeons and for the golf fanatic, you’ll always manage to get in 18 holes a day…

You are correct that there are no colorectal surgeons in Canberra.

Several PPs have given details of gastroenterologists. They would be your first port of call, and will no doubt refer you interstate if required. There are several specialist colorectal centres in Sydney.

I too am unsure what prompts a medical graduate to pursue this particular speciality…

Another, saw him at Calvary Clinic and colonoscopy was a half-day procedure at Calvary. Got the impression there was quite a waiting list for public but quicker if private patient.

Riddell James Dr
Gastroenterology – Bruce, ACT
Suite 14 Calvary Clinic Mary Potter Cct, Bruce ACT 2617, Australia
Phone number(02) 6251 0255

LSWCHP said :

I’ve always wondered how and why someone would develop an interest in this particular area of medicine.

What’s that old movie, 70s or 80s, where this dreadful-looking Proctologist keeps popping up? I’m having a mental blank but mention of the speciality had me thinking of it.

I’ve always wondered how and why someone would develop an interest in this particular area of medicine.

squashee said :

Try Gastrotract in the Brindabella Specialist Centre in Garran. They have the whole range from Gastro Specialists to surgeons. They have some fantastic Doctors. Their number is 02 6282 7177 or you can Google them for more information.

Thank you for the contact details squashee. Much appreciated.

gun street girl said :

Rest assured, there are both colorectal surgeons and gastroenterologists in Canberra.

Thanks. That’s really all that I was wondering about.