Private Gastroenterologist in Melbourne

Dr Walid Abu Shawish is a Melbourne-based Consultant Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist providing rapid access to specialist assessment, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and management of gastrointestinal, liver and pancreatic conditions.

Conveniently located in Windsor (Melbourne), with on-site consulting and nearby endoscopy facilities, Dr Abu Shawish offers timely, patient-centred care for both self-referred and GP-referred patients.

How Private Gastroenterology Care Can Help

Private gastroenterology care can offer:

  • Fast appointment access

  • Timely diagnostic procedures (gastroscopy and colonoscopy)

  • Continuity of care with a single specialist

  • Advanced endoscopic expertise (HPB, ERCP, EUS depending on availability)

  • Comprehensive assessment of complex gastrointestinal symptoms

Patients seeking reassurance, rapid diagnosis, or investigation of persistent digestive symptoms often benefit from direct access to private care.

Conditions Assessed and Managed

Dr Abu Shawish provides specialist care for the full spectrum of gastrointestinal disorders, including:

Upper GI conditions

  • Reflux / GORD

  • Dysphagia

  • Peptic ulcer disease

  • Eosinophilic oesophagitis

Lower GI conditions

  • Diarrhoea or constipation

  • Rectal bleeding

  • Iron deficiency anaemia

  • Change in bowel habits

  • Chronic abdominal pain

  • Screening for bowel cancer

Liver & Pancreatic conditions

  • Abnormal liver tests

  • Fatty liver disease

  • Pancreatitis

  • Gallstone-related symptoms

Private Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy

Diagnostic procedures are available with minimal waiting times at nearby Melbourne endoscopy facilities.

Gastroscopy

Used to investigate symptoms such as reflux, nausea, abdominal discomfort, difficulty swallowing, and suspected ulcers.

Colonoscopy

Recommended for bowel cancer screening, polyps, bleeding, bowel habit change, family history of colorectal cancer, and iron deficiency anaemia.

Rapid booking is available following an initial consultation.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

At your consultation, Dr Abu Shawish will:

  • Review your symptoms and medical history

  • Discuss previous tests and scans

  • Perform a tailored examination

  • Recommend appropriate investigations

  • Provide a management plan

If endoscopy is required, detailed preparation instructions will be provided.

Areas We Serve

Patients welcome from across Victoria and travel from across Melbourne to our Windsor rooms, including:

  • Windsor

  • Prahran

  • South Yarra

  • St Kilda

  • Armadale

  • Malvern East

  • Middle Park

  • Toorak

  • Richmond

Referrals and Self-Referrals

Patients with a valid GP, specialist or hospital referral are accepted for private consultations.

Urgent appointments can be accommodated when required.

Book an Appointment

Book: Book an appointment today

Phone: (03) 9191 7803
Email: admin@drabushawish.com.au
Location: 42 The Avenue, Windsor VIC 3181

If you require gastroscopy or colonoscopy, see our Gastroscopy Specialist Melbourne and Colonoscopy Specialist Melbourne pages.