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Associate Professor Richard Gearry

Gastroenterologist

Qualifications: MB ChB (Otago, 1995), FRACP (2004), PhD (Otago, 2006)

Year of Registration: 1995

Consults at Gastoenterology & Endoscopy Specialists,
Level 1, 40 Stewart Street, Christchurch.
For Endoscopy appointments please call 378 6236
For Capsule Endoscopy appointments please call Oxford Clinic on 03 379 0555 and ask to speak to the Capsule Endoscopy Nurse

Special clinical interests:

  • Luminal Gastroenterology including:
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
  • Coeliac disease
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
  • Small bowel capsule interpretation
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Professional profile:

  • Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University of Otago, Christchurch
  • Consultant Gastroenterologist, Christchurch Hospital
  • Consultant Gastroenterologist, Oxford Clinic Hospital (Small bowel capsule interpretation)
  • Medical Director, Digestive Health Services Ltd, Christchurch
  • Medical Advisor, Christchurch Crohn’s and Colitis Support Group

Current memberships of professional/ other bodies:

  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  • Member of the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology
  • Member of the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation