Dr. Asif Shahzad

MBBS, BSc, FRACP 
Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist

Dr. Asif Shahzad is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist who completed his physician training in South Australia, followed by advanced training in general gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and hepatology at various hospitals across Adelaide. He was later awarded his Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Dr. Shahzad has a special interest in IBD and gut motility disorders, which led him to Brisbane for further training at Princess Alexandra Hospital. In addition to his clinical work, he is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University, where he is actively involved in teaching medical students and gastroenterology trainees.

He also holds the distinguished roles of College Examiner for the FRACP examination and Facilitator for Supervisor Professional Development Programs. He also reviews practice guidelines for GP’s.

Areas of interest

Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Therapeutic endoscopy including Endoscopic mucosal resection of colonic polyps and Haemorrhoidal banding
Diagnosis and Management of Gastrointestinal bleeding and Capsule endoscopy for iron deficiency anemia
General Hepatology
General gastroenterology including Coeliac disease, Heartburn (Reflux disease), Difficulty swallowing (Dysphagia), Chronic Diarrhoea and Irritable bowel Syndrome

Memberships

RACP (Royal Australasian College of Physicians)
GESQ (Gastroenterological Society of Queensland)
GESA (Gastroenterological Society of Australia)
CCRTGE (Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
Accredited for Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy

Current appointments

Public appointment:

Logan Hospital

Private hospital rights:

Sunnybank Private Hospital
St Andrews Private Hospital, Ipswich
Ipswich Day Hospital
Mater Private Hospital, South Brisbane
Mater Private Hospital, Springfield
Wesley Private Hospital
Brisbane Private Hospital

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