You can book by contacting our team on (02) 8859 6689, by emailing info@gutopia.com.au or requesting an appointment here.

Please bring your referral from your GP as well as any recent or relevant medical imaging reports, blood test results, biopsy reports and a list of your current medications including dosage and frequency. Some patients also find it helpful to bring a notebook to take notes and write down any questions they may have.

Your GP remains involved in your care whilst you are a patient at Gutopia. Your Gastroenterologist will correspond with your GP regularly to ensure they remain updated on your progress and any changes to your medical care. Yes, a referral from a GP or specialist is required in order for you to claim the appropriate rebate from Medicare.

A referral from your GP will last 12 months. Referrals from Specialists (ie. Other Gastroenterologists) will only last 3 months.

To cancel or change your appointment please contact our friendly team on (02) 8859 6689 or by emailing info@gutopia.com.au. Please provide 3 business days’ notice to avoid a cancellation fee.

During your first visit your Gastroenterologist will go through your medical history, reason for referral and ask questions about the signs or symptoms you are experiencing. They will examine you and if needed they may perform a transabdominal ultrasound. They may request further investigations for you to complete, such as imaging or blood work, or make a plan for a procedure at a later date ie. Colonoscopy.

There are various locations. The main clinic is located at 120/24-28 Mons Road, Westmead NSW ( Paid parking is available at Westmead Private. Free 2 hour parking is available at Coles on Darcy Road which is 10-15 minutes walk from the clinic. There is also timed parking on Briens Road. Please check the parking signs carefully.)

We are excited to have partnered with our good friends at WiSE (Walk-in Specialty Emergency Clinic) and are providing clinic services at their specialty clinics.

There are more locations coming soon including Burwood!

Face-to-face reviews are preferred. For a video link you require a device with stable internet connection and camera/microphone.

Medical records are password protected and held securely within our practice management software.

Payment options include Credit Card or Bank Transfer and are ion general expected in advace to the appointment. There can be cancellation fees- please ask our kind staff.

Procedures are arranged either following consultation with your specialist or via our Direct Access Endoscopy Service. Should you require a procedure you will be offered a date and location for your procedure that suits you and your level of insurance.

Not always. Patients who meet certain criteria can access our Direct Access Endoscopy Service without an appointment. Please see the Gutopia Direct Access Endoscopy Service Referral Form for further information and discuss your eligibility with your GP.

Wait times vary depending on location and insurance. Please contact our team on (02) 8859 6689 to discuss our current wait times.

The duration of procedures can vary. On average a gastroscopy takes between 5 - 15 minutes whilst a colonoscopy takes 20 – 45 minutes. Following the procedure, you will remain in the recovery area for one or two hours until the sedation wears off and you have had something to eat and drink. Often the total time from arrival until departure from the hospital will be 4-4.5 hours. Because there is anaesthetic for procedures remember that you cannot drive for 24hours and a responsible adult needs to take you home from hospital and monitor you overnight.

Driving is not permitted for 24 hours following a procedure to allow time for the effects of any sedation given to wear off. It is also important that you do not travel on public transport alone after your procedure. It is strongly advised that a friend or relative takes you home and stays with you overnight.

Please refer to all individual Doctor Bio's for individual fees depending on practitioner.

No.

If you have private health insurance your specialist will usually charge “No Gap” Cover however you may be required to pay an excess to your health fund. There is a $100 deposit/cancellation fee when booking procedures. Should you require a follow-up appointment after your procedure, this $100 will be deducted from your follow-up consultation fee. If you do not require a follow-up consultation, this amount will be refunded directly to you. Refunds may take up to 7 days to process.

No, preparation is not required for this type of ultrasound and you are not required to fast.

No, contrast is not required for this type of ultrasound.

The ultrasound is performed by Dr Brandon Baraty.