Dr Anke Nguyen
BMedSci (Hons), MBBS, FRACP, PhD
Gastroenterologist & Endoscopist
Consultation · Gastroscopy · Colonoscopy
Dr Anke Nguyen
BMedSci (Hons), MBBS, FRACP, PhD
Gastroenterologist & Endoscopist
Consultation · Gastroscopy · Colonoscopy
Committed to personalised, evidence-based and proactive gastrointestinal care
Gastroenterology
Services
Specialist Consultation
Comprehensive assessment and management of gastrointestinal conditions
Gastroscopy
A procedure to examine the oesophagus, stomach and upper small bowel using a thin flexible tube
Colonoscopy
A procedure to examine the large bowel (colon) using a thin flexible tube
Direct Access Endoscopy
Streamlined referral pathway for direct booking into a gastroscopy or colonoscopy for urgent indications
About
Dr Anke Nguyen
BMedSci (Hons), MBBS, FRACP, PhD
Dr Anke Nguyen is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist and endoscopist with a subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disorders and bowel cancer prevention. Due to her research background and clinical experience across multiple gastroenterology departments in Australia and internationally, Anke is committed to providing safe, evidence-based and proactive care to all of her patients.
Anke received her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Deakin University and completed her basic physician training at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. She undertook advanced training in gastroenterology at Launceston General Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Health. After becoming a gastroenterologist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Anke undertook additional years of subspecialty training and research, including 1.5 years at the internationally renowned university hospital, Charité Universitӓtsmedizin - Berlin, in Germany. Here, she undertook clinical and laboratory research as well as intestinal ultrasound training, subsequently obtaining International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS) certification. After further intestinal ultrasound training at Alfred Health, Anke became a member of The Gastroenterology Network of Intestinal Ultrasound (GENIUS) and is now a trainer of intestinal ultrasound for other gastroenterologists and advanced trainees.
In 2024, Anke was awarded a PhD by Monash University, for her research in exploring biomarkers of inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. She remains in a research affiliate position at Monash University.
Areas of Expertise
- ●Bowel cancer screening
- ●Gastrointestinal bleeding
- ●Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- ●Iron deficiency
- ●Altered bowel habits (diarrhoea/constipation)
- ●Crohn's disease
- ●Ulcerative colitis
- ●Coeliac disease
- ●Irritable bowel syndrome
- ●Liver diseases
About
Dr Anke Nguyen
BMedSci (Hons), MBBS, FRACP, PhD
Dr Anke Nguyen is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist and endoscopist with a subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disorders and bowel cancer prevention. Due to her research background and clinical experience across multiple gastroenterology departments in Australia and internationally, Anke is committed to providing safe, evidence-based and proactive care to all of her patients.
Anke received her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Deakin University and completed her basic physician training at St Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne. She undertook advanced training in gastroenterology at Launceston General Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Monash Health. After becoming a gastroenterologist and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP), Anke undertook additional years of subspecialty training and research, including 1.5 years at the internationally renowned university hospital, Charité Universitӓtsmedizin - Berlin, in Germany. Here, she undertook clinical and laboratory research as well as intestinal ultrasound training, subsequently obtaining International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS) certification. After further intestinal ultrasound training at Alfred Health, Anke became a member of The Gastroenterology Network of Intestinal Ultrasound (GENIUS) and is now a trainer of intestinal ultrasound for other gastroenterologists and advanced trainees.
In 2024, Anke was awarded a PhD by Monash University, for her research in exploring biomarkers of inflammation in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. She remains in a research affiliate position at Monash University.
Areas of Expertise
- ●Bowel cancer screening
- ●Crohn's disease
- ●Gastrointestinal bleeding
- ●Ulcerative colitis
- ●Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
- ●Coeliac disease
- ●Iron deficiency
- ●Irritable bowel syndrome
- ●Altered bowel habits (diarrhoea/constipation)
- ●Liver diseases
Based In
Melbourne
Consulting across the inner east and north-east
Alphington
26 Grange Road
Alphington VIC 3078
Hawthorn East
211 Rathmines Road
Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Eltham
1/256 Bolton Street
Eltham VIC 3095
Dr Anke Nguyen currently works as a Senior Gastroenterologist at Eastern Health and Austin Health in Melbourne. She is involved in teaching and supervision of gastroenterology advanced trainees during clinics and for procedural lists involving gastroscopies and colonoscopies. Anke is certified by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE).
In private practice, Anke consults as part of Gastro Practice Melbourne across three locations in Melbourne's inner east and north east, including Alphington, Hawthorn East and Eltham. She performs gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures at Epworth Eastern (Box Hill), Adeney Private (Kew) and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg).
Anke speaks fluent English and German.
Dr Anke Nguyen currently works as a Senior Gastroenterologist at Eastern Health and Austin Health in Melbourne. She is involved in teaching and supervision of gastroenterology advanced trainees during clinics and for procedural lists involving gastroscopies and colonoscopies. Anke is certified by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE).
In private practice, Anke consults as part of Gastro Practice Melbourne across three locations in Melbourne's inner east and north east, including Alphington, Hawthorn East and Eltham. She performs gastroscopy and colonoscopy procedures at Epworth Eastern (Box Hill), Adeney Private (Kew) and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg).
Anke speaks fluent English and German.
