Dr Christopher Desmond (Gastroenterologist)

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Name
Dr Christopher Paul Desmond
Qualifications
FRACP 2008
MBBS Monash University 1998
Occupation
Gastroenterologist
Gender
Male
Medical Specialties
Gastroenterology
Links
Phone
03 9885 8100
Fax
03 9885 6495
Email

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Chris Desmond is a Melbourne based Gastroenterologist who investigates and treats all areas of luminal gastroenterology and hepatology, with particular interest in colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, small bowel capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, food intolerances, irritable bowel and functional GI disorders.


He performs interventional and therapeutic gastroscopy and colonoscopy (including ‘open access endoscopy’) at Cabrini Malvern and Brighton, Jessie McPherson Private Hospital (Monash Medical Centre), and Glen Iris Private.


To treat a broad base of patients, Chris combines public practice at Monash Health where he is a visiting specialist and Deputy Director of Endoscopy, with a private Gastroenterology practice in Ashburton, Clayton and Cabrini Medical Centres. Dr Desmond undertakes endoscopic ultrasound procedures at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, and Cabrini Hospital, Malvern. He provides a 7 day per week inpatient gastroenterology service at Cabrini Malvern and Cabrini Brighton.


In addition to treating individuals, Dr Desmond also dedicates time to teaching junior doctors and medical students. He is involved in teaching at the Monash University Medical School at Monash Health and Cabrini Hospital and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Monash University.


Dr Desmond completed physician training and Specialist Gastroenterology training at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. He subsequently undertook a further advanced endoscopic fellowship at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, prior to undertaking an endoscopic ultrasound fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina, USA. He also undertook basic scientific research through Monash University, Melbourne, where he was awarded an NHMRC Research Scholarship.

Hospital Affiliations
Cabrini Malvern
Cabrini Brighton
Glen Iris Private Hospital
Monash Medical Centre - Clayton
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital

Practice Locations

VIC

Suite 2A, 330 High Street
Ashburton VIC 3147 
Australia
03 9885 8100
03 9885 6495
Cabrini Brighton
Suite 6, 243 New Street
Brighton VIC 3186 
Australia
03 9885 8100
03 9885 6495