Assoc Prof David Hewett (Gastroenterologist)

Name

Assoc Prof David George Hewett

Qualifications

FRACP 2005

MBBS University of Queensland 1997

PhD University of Queensland 2010

MSc Indiana University 2010

Occupation

Gastroenterologist

Scientist - Researcher - Academia

Gender

Male

Medical Specialties

Gastroenterology

http://www.brisbanecolonoscopy.com.au

1300 274 726

07 3144 5662

Email

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David G. Hewett is a gastroenterologist, therapeutic colonoscopist and health services researcher. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, Deputy Director (Endoscopy) at QEII Jubilee Hospital, and Clinical Lead (gastroenterology) at Redland Hospital. He consults at Herston Health, and performs direct access and specialised colonoscopy services at Brisbane Private Hospital and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital.

After graduating MBBS with honours from the University of Queensland, Associate Professor David Hewett undertook clinical and research training at the RBWH, before completing post-doctoral studies at Indiana University, USA where he developed advanced skills in the technical performance of colonoscopy, including the resection of large colorectal polyps.

Associate Professor Hewett's clinical research focuses on improving the effectiveness of colonoscopy for the bowel cancer screening, and he has published widely on new colonoscopic techniques and methods to improve physician performance of colonoscopy. He has parallel interests in health systems research and medical education, including quality of patient care, intergroup relations, and procedural skills training.

Associate Professor Hewett is active in national colorectal cancer policy and training initiatives. He is a member of national advisory boards for the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and Lynch Syndrome Australia. He has served as Director of Training for the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and as a member of the Specialist Training Committee in gastroenterology with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Hospital Affiliations

Brisbane Private Hospital

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital

Mater Private Hospital Springfield

Affiliated Clinics

Brisbane Colonoscopy

Affiliated Organisations

Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)

American College of Gastroenterology (ACG)

American Gastroenterological Association (AGA)

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)

Affiliated Universities

University of Queensland

Medical Conditions

Colorectal polyp

Colorectal cancer

Medical Interventions

Colonoscopy

Endoscopy

Postal Address

PO Box 267
Red Hill, QLD, 4059

Practice Locations

QLD

Brisbane Colonoscopy

Open After Hours

Address

Paddington QLD 4064 
Australia

1300 274 726

07 3144 5662

QEII Endoscopy

Address

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital
Coopers Plains QLD 4108 
Australia