WELCOME TO GOLD COAST GASTRO
Our Specialists and Staff
Our team of medical professionals provide specialised expert Gastroenterology services across multiple locations on the Gold Coast, Southeast Queensland and the Tweed in northern NSW. We allow patients to better access important information about their treatment options in digestive diseases and liver related conditions.
Dr George Ostapowicz
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Endoscopist
Co-director of the Gold Coast Centre for Digestive Diseases
George graduated from the University of Newcastle, NSW, Medical School in 1987. He then worked at the Royal Newcastle and John Hunter Hospitals, completing his specialist training in 1994. From 1995-1998, he undertook a research fellowship studying hepatitis C at St Vincent’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne Victoria. During this period he continued clinical work at both St Vincent’s and the Epworth Hospitals. Between 1998 and 2001, George completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, USA. While in Dallas he also worked at Parkland Hospital and the VA Medical Center.
After returning to Australia in February 2001, George was appointed as a staff specialist at Gold Coast Hospital, then Gold Coast University Hospital. He was Director of Gastroenterology and Hepatology between 2004 and July 2015. George is an Honorary Adjunct Associate Professor at Bond University, School of Medicine.
George joined the Gold Coast Centre for Digestive Diseases in September 2015 on the retirement of Dr David Robinson, co-founder of the Centre.
While his particular interest and expertise is in liver diseases, George continues to practice in all areas of Gastroenterology. In addition to Brockway House, he consults regularly at Tweed Day Surgery. He performs endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy) at Pindara Day Procedure Centre, Pacific Private Day Surgery, Gold Coast Private Hospital, Tweed Day Surgery and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Pindara Private and Gold Coast Private Hospitals.
Vickie and team are available from 8.00a.m.- 4.30p.m. Monday to Friday and they can assist with any questions relevant to your:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have –
Contact us directly at 07 5591 3155
Or alternatively email us
Pacific Private Hospital, Tweed Day Surgery & Gold Coast Private Hospital
Procedure Forms
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Oesophageal dilatation
- PEG placement
Dr Kashif Sheikh
Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist
Dr Kashif Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist and clinical lead of Liver diseases at the Gold Coast University Hospital. He received specialist gastroenterology training in England from 2004 -2010 and worked at various hospitals including fellowships at University College London and Royal Free Liver Transplant Unit in London.
Kashif has worked as a Consultant Gastroenterologist at Sir James Paget University Hospital (England) for few years before moving to Australia. He is a senior staff Specialist at Gold Coast University Hospital and a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Australia He is also a member of Royal College of Physicians, London.
His clinical interests are liver disease, Endoscopy and has presented work at various international gastroenterology meetings.
He has been involved in gastroenterology bedside teaching at various institutions in England and continues to do so for medical students of Griffiths and Bond university here at Gold Coast University Hospital. He is a member of Queensland Statewide clinical network committee for liver and pancreatic diseases.
Dr Sheikh is a visiting medical officer at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital and Pacific Private Day Surgery. He accepts referrals for all hepatology, general gastrointestinal problems including upper GI endoscopy and Colonoscopy.
Vickie and team are available from 8.00a.m.- 4.30p.m. Monday to Friday and they can assist with any questions relevant to your:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have –
Contact us directly at 07 5591 3155
Or alternatively email us
Dr Kashif Sheikh Referral Form
Pacific Private Hospital, Tweed Day Surgery & Gold Coast Private Hospital
Procedure Forms
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Oesophageal dilatation
- PEG placement
Dr Alex Dorrington
Gastroenterologist
Gold Coast born and bred, Alex undertook his undergraduate studies at the University of Queensland, attaining a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (BSc/MBBS) in 2011. He completed his internship and ensuing training in internal medicine here on the Gold Coast, and subsequently completed his core gastroenterology training in Cairns, the Gold Coast and Sydney. After attaining fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2018, he then moved to the United Kingdom to complete a postgraduate clinical fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease in Cambridge. He is certified by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (CCRTGE) in upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Alex is a Staff Specialist Gastroenterologist at the Gold Coast University Hospital and also provides specialist gastroenterology care in the private sphere. Whilst he has a special interest in inflammatory bowel disease, Alex also provides services in general gastroenterology (including gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome), liver disease and gastrointestinal cancer screening and prevention.
Outside of work, Alex is a sports enthusiast, with a particular passion for tennis, cricket, golf and just about any type of football you can think of.
Bri and Shannon are available Monday to Thursday from 08:00-16:30 and Fridays 08:00-16:00, and can assist with any questions relevant to:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have. Contact us directly at 07 5591 4455
Or alternatively email us
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Oesophageal dilatation
Dr Waled Mohsen
Gastroenterologist/Endoscopist
Dr Waled Mohsen is a specialist Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist. He currently has an appointment at Gold Coast University Hospital.
Born and raised in Sydney, Waled completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney (Honours). He subsequently completed Gastroenterology training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (NSW Liver Transplant Centre) and at Liverpool Hospital. Waled is experienced in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, liver disease, reflux, irritable bowel syndrome and complex inflammatory bowel disease. After completing his gastroenterology training in Sydney, Waled obtained a research and clinical fellowship from Oxford, United Kingdom.
Dr Mohsen has presented at local and international conferences and has published studies in peer-reviewed medical journals. He is an active teacher of Gastroenterology trainees and junior doctors at Gold Coast University Hospital. Waled believes in patient-centred and quality care.
Bri and Shannon are available Monday to Thursday from 08:00-16:30 and Fridays 08:00-16:00, and can assist with any questions relevant to:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have. Contact us directly at 07 5591 4455
Or alternatively email us
- Gastroscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Oesophageal dilatation
Support Staff
Dr Alex Dorrington and Dr Waled Mohsen
Bri and Shannon are available Monday to Thursday from 08:00-16:30 and Fridays 08:00-16:00, and can assist with any questions relevant to:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have.
Contact us directly on
07 5591 4455
or Email reception
Dr George Ostapowicz and Dr Kashif Sheikh
Vickie and team are available from 8.00a.m.- 4.30p.m. Monday to Friday and they can assist with any questions relevant to your:
- Booking appointment/s
- Any specific requirements
- Fee structure
Please feel free to discuss any requests you may have.
Contact us directly on
07 5591 3155
or Email reception
BUSINESS MANAGER
Any further matters in relation to our medical practice should be directed to Yvonne Michalski, who would be happy to help with any questions you have.