Serving Hawthorn East & Inner East Melbourne
Gastroenterologist for Hawthorn East — Dr Anke Nguyen
Dr Anke Nguyen is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist and endoscopist who consults in Hawthorn East at Rathmines Clinic, 211 Rathmines Road — a convenient inner-east location for patients from Hawthorn, Camberwell, Kew, Glen Iris, Malvern, and surrounding suburbs.
The Hawthorn East consulting rooms offer patients in Melbourne's inner east accessible, expert gastrointestinal care close to home. Free on-site parking is available, and the practice is well-served by public transport along the Camberwell and Hawthorn corridors.
Rathmines Clinic — Hawthorn East
Gastro Practice Melbourne consulting location
211 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Why choose Dr Anke Nguyen for gastroenterology in Hawthorn East?
Dr Nguyen holds a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and a PhD from Monash University, where her research focused on biomarkers of inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease. She completed subspecialty training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Monash Health, and 1.5 years at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin — one of Europe's foremost university hospitals.
She holds senior gastroenterologist positions at Eastern Health and Austin Health, where she supervises advanced trainees and contributes to endoscopic teaching. She is certified in intestinal ultrasound (IBUS) and is a trainer for other gastroenterologists in this technique — a valuable tool for assessing and monitoring patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
For inner-east Melbourne patients seeking evidence-based, specialist gastrointestinal care, Dr Nguyen provides thorough consultations with a focus on preventative strategies and long-term patient outcomes.
Services available at Hawthorn East
Dr Anke Nguyen consults at the Hawthorn East location for a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions, including:
- Bowel cancer screening and colonic polyp surveillance
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Coeliac disease
- Iron deficiency anaemia
- Altered bowel habits and gastrointestinal bleeding
- Abnormal liver function tests and liver disease
- Intestinal ultrasound (IBUS) — for IBD assessment and monitoring
Endoscopy procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) are performed at Adeney Private (Kew), Epworth Eastern (Box Hill), and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg) — all convenient for inner-east Melbourne patients.
Making an appointment at Hawthorn East
A referral from your GP or specialist is required. To book an appointment at the Hawthorn East location, please call the rooms or submit an appointment request online. GPs can refer directly via HealthLink EDI: gastropm.
Serving Hawthorn East and Melbourne's inner east
The Hawthorn East consulting location at Rathmines Clinic is convenient for patients from Hawthorn East, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Kew, Glen Iris, Malvern, Auburn, Balwyn, Canterbury, Surrey Hills, and surrounding inner-eastern Melbourne suburbs. The Adeney Private endoscopy facility in Kew is also a short distance away for patients requiring procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dr Anke Nguyen consult in Hawthorn East?
Dr Anke Nguyen consults at Rathmines Clinic, 211 Rathmines Road, Hawthorn East VIC 3123. This is a convenient inner-east location for patients from Hawthorn, Camberwell, Kew, Glen Iris, Malvern, Auburn, Balwyn, and Canterbury.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Anke Nguyen at Hawthorn East?
Yes. A referral from your GP or specialist is required. Your GP can send a referral by fax to (03) 8488 8823 or via HealthLink EDI: gastropm.
Where are colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures performed for Hawthorn East patients?
Endoscopy procedures are performed at Adeney Private (Kew), Epworth Eastern Hospital (Box Hill), and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg) — all a short drive from Hawthorn East.
What gastrointestinal conditions does Dr Anke Nguyen treat?
Dr Anke Nguyen treats a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), bowel cancer screening, reflux (GORD), coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, iron deficiency anaemia, and liver disease. She has a subspecialty interest in IBD and intestinal ultrasound (IBUS).
How do I book an appointment at the Hawthorn East rooms?
Call (03) 8488 8822 Monday to Friday 9:00am–5:00pm, or submit an appointment request online at gastropractice.com.au/appointment-request. A GP referral is required.