Dr Kunal Thacker (Paediatric Gastroenterologist)
- Name
- Dr Kunal Thacker
- Occupation
- Paediatric Gastroenterologist
- Gender
- Male
- Languages Spoken
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Links
- http://www.sydneypaediatricgastro.com.au
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
Dr Kunal Thacker works as a paediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead (CHW), Sydney. At Children’s hospital, he is also involved in regular educational and research activities especially focusing on Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Eosinophilic Oesophagitis. He was working as a senior consultant in Perth children’s hospital, Western Australia prior to his move to Sydney.
Kunal earned a gold medal while completing specialist Paediatrician training in India. After moving to Australia, he specialized in paediatric gastroenterology and hepatology from The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. Additional training included a year of clinical fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, Canada.
He is accredited by the Conjoint Committee for Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (Australia) to perform endoscopic procedures (Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy) for children of all ages. He specializes in all gastrointestinal issues affecting the well-being of children from birth to adolescence.
Kunal is accredited by Intestinal Bowel Ultrasound group to perform point of care intestinal ultrasound for diagnosis and monitoring of children with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He is also a recognised and endorsed intestinal ultrasound practitioner by The Gastroenterology Network of Intestinal Ultrasound (GENIUS).
Kunal has supervised trainees for research projects leading to presentations in national and international meetings in addition to publications in peer-reviewed journals. He is passionate to provide streamlined care for children with complex needs like Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Eosinophilic oesophagitis.
He is dedicated to supporting and improving the quality of life of children with gastrointestinal disorders. When not working he loves to spend time with his wife and two children, travelling and exploring the city.
- Hospital Affiliations
- Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
- Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Eastwood
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Liverpool
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - St Leonards
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Campbelltown
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Westmead
Practice Locations
NSW
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Eastwood
- Address
- Q Central Building
38 Denistone Road
Eastwood NSW 2122
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
- Fax
- 02 9012 0030
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Liverpool
- Address
- Suite 4 Level 2
171 Bigge Street
Liverpool NSW 2170
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
- Fax
- 02 9012 0030
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - St Leonards
- Address
- North Shore Private Hospital
Suite 1, Level 5
3 Westbourne Street
St Leonards NSW 2065
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
- Fax
- 02 9012 0030
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Campbelltown
- Address
- Suite 6&7 82-84 Queen Street
Campbelltown NSW 2560
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
- Fax
- 02 9012 0030
- Sydney Paediatric Gastro - Westmead
- Address
- Children's Health Hub 120
24-28 Mons Road
Westmead NSW 2145
Australia
- Phone
- 1300 742 787
- Fax
- 02 9012 0030
