Serving Ivanhoe
Specialist gastroenterology care for Ivanhoe residents
Dr Anke Nguyen is a PhD-qualified gastroenterologist and endoscopist who previously consulted in Ivanhoe and continues to see many of her long-standing Ivanhoe patients at her current consulting rooms in Alphington — immediately adjacent to Ivanhoe, under 5 minutes from Ivanhoe Plaza and Ivanhoe station.
Her rooms are at 26 Grange Road, Alphington — close to the Chandler Highway exit of the Eastern Freeway and an easy commute from across the Banyule Council area. Patients travelling from Ivanhoe, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, and surrounds benefit from convenient free on-site parking and ground-floor accessible access.
Consulting rooms — 5 minutes from Ivanhoe
Gastro Practice Melbourne, Alphington
26 Grange Road, Alphington VIC 3078
Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Why choose Dr Anke Nguyen for your gastroenterology care?
Dr Nguyen holds a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) and completed her PhD at Monash University investigating biomarkers of inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease. She undertook 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 appointments at both Eastern Health and Austin Health, where she supervises advanced gastroenterology trainees. She is nationally and internationally certified to perform intestinal ultrasound (IBUS) and is a trainer for other gastroenterologists in this technique. Her research has been published in high-impact journals and presented at national and international conferences.
For Ivanhoe-area patients seeking expert, evidence-based gastrointestinal care close to home, Dr Nguyen provides thorough, patient-centred consultations with a focus on prevention and long-term outcomes.
Services available for Ivanhoe patients
Dr Anke Nguyen provides specialist consultations for patients from Ivanhoe and surrounding suburbs across 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 Epworth Eastern (Box Hill), Adeney Private (Kew), and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg) — all easily accessible from Ivanhoe.
Making an appointment
A referral from your GP or specialist is required. To book an appointment, please call the rooms or submit an appointment request online through Gastro Practice Melbourne. GPs can also refer via HealthLink EDI: gastropm.
Serving Ivanhoe and surrounding suburbs
The Alphington consulting rooms are conveniently located for patients from Ivanhoe, Eaglemont, Heidelberg, Fairfield, Alphington, Northcote, Thornbury, Kew, Clifton Hill, Fitzroy, and the broader Banyule Council area. The rooms are close to the Chandler Highway exit of the Eastern Freeway (a 15-minute drive from Melbourne CBD) and reachable by public transport with an 8-minute walk from Alphington station on the Hurstbridge line — which also serves Ivanhoe station.
Free on-site parking is available. The practice is located on the ground floor at 26 Grange Road, Alphington, with wheelchair-accessible entry.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Dr Anke Nguyen consult near Ivanhoe?
Dr Anke Nguyen consults at Gastro Practice Melbourne, 26 Grange Road, Alphington VIC 3078 — immediately adjacent to Ivanhoe and under 5 minutes from Ivanhoe Plaza and Ivanhoe station. She previously consulted in Ivanhoe and continues to see many long-standing Ivanhoe patients at these rooms.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Anke Nguyen?
Yes. A referral from your GP or specialist is required for both consultations and endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy and gastroscopy). Your GP can fax or send a referral to (03) 8488 8823 or via HealthLink EDI: gastropm.
Where are colonoscopy and gastroscopy procedures performed?
Endoscopy procedures are performed at Epworth Eastern Hospital (Box Hill), Adeney Private (Kew), and the Victorian Day Procedure Centre (Heidelberg) — all within a short drive of Ivanhoe.
What conditions does Dr Anke Nguyen treat?
Dr Anke Nguyen manages a broad range of gastrointestinal conditions including bowel cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), irritable bowel syndrome, reflux (GORD), coeliac disease, iron deficiency, and liver disease. She has a subspecialty interest in IBD and is certified to perform intestinal ultrasound (IBUS).
How do I make an appointment at the Ivanhoe-area 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.