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Specialty Guide-Gastroenterology

  • Colonoscopy
  • Competitive consultation rates
  • Dietary advice
  • Gastrointestinal diagnosis and procedures
  • Providing accurate & up to date health information
General Info

Providing caring expert comprehensive Gastroenterology, Endoscopy & Hepatology Services since 1997.

Dr Parkin is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist visiting patients at Warners Bay Private Hospital, Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, as well as Wyong & Gosford Public Hospitals. Having graduated from the NSW Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Distinction) in 1984.

Dr Parkin undertook medical and surgical training at the University of New South Wales, graduating in 1989. Dr Parkin trained at Royal North Shore Hospital and Westmead Hospital in Sydney and received Fellowship to the Royal Australian College of Physicians in 1995. He spent over a year at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, England as Senior Medical Registrar & Locum Consultant and returned to the Central Coast in 1997 as a Consultant Gastroenterologist.

Dr Parkin is a conjoint lecturer at the University of Newcastle & is actively involved in student teaching & GP education. Dr Parkin was the head of the Medical Advisory Committee at Tuggerah Lakes Private Hospital since its opening in 2019. Dr Parkin specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of disorders affecting the gastrointestinal tract, including disorders of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas.

Gastroscopy Gastroscopy involves the passage of a thin flexible tube through the stomach via the mouth, allowing the inspection of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum (small intestine) and for biopsies and other therapeutic procedures to be performed. The test is performed under sedation, and most patients have no recall of the procedure at all. Colonoscopy Colonoscopy involves the passage of a thin flexible tube into the bowel via the back passage, allowing the inspection of the large bowel and for biopsies and other therapeutic procedures to be performed. The test is performed under sedation and most patients have no recall of the procedure at all.

Accreditations
Accreditation badgeDr David Parkin - BAppSc (Dist), MBBS (Hons), FRACP.
Email
Established
1997
ABN
99 015 931 150
Staff
1-10
Service Notes
Please call during the above clinic hours of 9 to 5 Monday to Friday to book an appointment.
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Keywords
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FAQschevron down

Where are you located?

Our main office is located at suite C 5 Kanwal Medical Centre, 654 pacific highway, Kanwal, NSW 2259. Adjacent to Wyong hospital. We also have sessional rooms at 19 Kingsley Ave, Woy Woy NSW 2256 as well.


Which areas do you service?

We service all areas of Central Coast.


Is your business registered?

Yes, our business is registered.


Do you offer all aspects of gastroenterology?

Yes, we offer all aspects of gastroenterology.


What is the best way to contact you?

You can contact us on: Telephone (02) 4393 5550 or by email: [email protected]