Kew Gastroenterology
A/Prof John Lubel & Dr Guru Iyngkaran
Consultant Specialists in:
Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Welcome
Kew Gastroenterology brings together two experienced consultant gastroenterologists, A/Prof John Lubel and Dr Guru Iyngkaran, offering complementary expertise across digestive and liver health — from complex liver disease to inflammatory bowel disease and advanced endoscopy. Please feel free to browse this website and use the resources contained within.
Our Philosophy
We believe that working in healthcare and caring for you is a great privilege. We respect the trust you place in us to guide you towards a healthier life. We aim to provide you a personalised experience that caters for your needs in the context of your cultural and religious beliefs. The principles of patient-centric healthcare and open and honest discussion form the core of our practice philosophy.
What We Treat
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General Gastroenterology — reflux, coeliac disease, functional gut disorders, bowel cancer screening and surveillance
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Hepatology (A/Prof Lubel) — viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease (MASLD/MAFLD), cirrhosis, liver cancer, and non-invasive liver assessment
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IBD & luminal gastroenterology (Dr Iyngkaran) — Crohn's disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and complex luminal conditions
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Therapeutic and diagnostic endoscopy —Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Capsule endoscopy

Meet Your Doctors
A/Prof John Lubel and Dr Guru Iyngkaran bring complementary specialist expertise, extensive hospital and academic appointments, and a shared focus on clear, coordinated care. [Read more about our doctors →]
Recognition
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Elected Board Member, Gastroenterology Society of Australia (GESA)
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Chair of Education Committee for GESA
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Public hospital appointments at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Bayside Health (The Alfred Hospital)
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National guideline authorship in hepatitis B, C, MASLD and hepatocellular carcinoma
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Visiting Medical Officer to Northern Territory for 17 years
Practice location:

Endoscopy:
Epworth Freemasons
Day Procedure Unit
320 Victoria Parade
East Melbourne
VIC 3002
Consulting:
Kew Gastroenterology
203 Barkers Road, Kew
Melbourne,
VIC 3101