Dr Peter De Cruz (Gastroenterologist)

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Name
Dr Peter-Philip De Cruz
Qualifications
MBBS 2001
Occupation
Gastroenterologist
Gender
Male
Medical Specialties
Gastroenterology

Peter De Cruz is a Staff Specialist and Head of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Service at Austin Health in Melbourne and a Senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne, Australia.

Peter undertook his PhD in IBD at St Vincent’s hospital in Melbourne. His clinical research has identified the optimal strategy for preventing disease recurrence in Crohn’s disease after surgery. Peter’s research has also involved evaluation of the role of the gut microbiota in IBD.

Peter’s postdoctoral fellowship was undertaken between Addenbrooke’s hospital, Cambridge and St Mark’s hospital, London and focussed on the management of complex IBD including clinical nutrition, intestinal rehabilitation and small bowel transplantation.

Peter is highly trained in gastroscopy and colonoscopy and is the Medical lead of the State Endoscopy Training Centre.

Peter works closely in collaboration with surgeons, dieticians and psychologists to facilitate holistic patient centred care.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) Gastroesophageal reflux and Dyspepsia Coeliac disease Irritable bowel syndrome Iron deficiency anaemia Malabsorption syndromes and Constipation Gastrointestinal bleeding Fatty liver Abnormal liver function tests Undifferentiated abdominal pain

Hospital Affiliations
St Vincents Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
Affiliated Clinics
The Endoscopy Centre -North West Day Hospital
The Endoscopy Centre -Westpoint Endoscopy Day Hospital
St Albans Endoscopy Centre

Practice Locations

VIC

St Vincents Hospital
41 Victoria Pde
Melbourne VIC 3065 
Australia
03 9317 7887
03 9427 7605
The Endoscopy Centre -North West Day Hospital
221 Maribyrnong Road
Ascot Vale VIC 3032 
Australia
03 9370 4366
03 9370 8167
The Endoscopy Centre -Westpoint Endoscopy Day Hospital
Westpoint Endoscopy Day Hospital
243 Heaths Road
Werribee VIC 3030 
Australia
03 9748 7555
03 9748 7666
St Albans Endoscopy Centre
328-330 Station Road
St Albans VIC 3021 
Australia
03 9364 0033
03 9367 7432