MacMurray Centre - Christchurch

Private Service, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy (Gastroenterology), Hepatology

Description

Welcome to the MacMurray Centre Christchurch. We are a team of experienced specialists and endoscopists delivering a range of quality services to support the full spectrum of digestive health.

Our core objective is to allow rapid access to specialist assessment, using advanced and innovative technology, to enable timely disease detection, prevention and cure. We have succeeded in creating an environment of evidence based clinical excellence where an individual patient’s health needs are the first priority.

Our services include:

Specialist Consultations - Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery and Dietetics.
Endoscopy (Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy & Gastroscopy)
Capsule Endoscopy (PillCamTM)
Oesophageal Physiology Testing (BRAVO, 24 hour pH Impedance Study)
Breath Testing for Food Intolerances & SIBO
Oesophageal Manometry
Testing for Helicobacter Pylori
Iron Infusions
Haemorrhoid Treatment
Fibroscans
Anorectal Manometry
Endo-Anal Ultrasound

Staff

Our specialists are up to date, accountable and experienced and work closely together to provide total care for your health. See more information below under 'Consultants'.

Consultants

Prof Murray Barclay

Gastroenterologist
Dr Ian Bradford

General Surgeon
Dr Thomas Caspritz

Gastroenterologist
Dr Rajan N Patel

Gastroenterologist
Dr Alasdair Patrick

Gastroenterologist
Dr Nicola Robson

Paediatrician

Ages

Adult / Pakeke, Child / Tamariki, Older adult / Kaumātua, Youth / Rangatahi

How do I access this service?

Referral

Referral Expectations

We understand how stressful and worrying health concerns can be, therefore we are committed to providing rapid access to specialist assessment.

We are Southern Cross affiliated so the process is simple. If insured with Southern Cross we will organise prior approval and handle the claim on your behalf.

General Practitioners:

Click here for referral information

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

MacMurray is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and a NIB First Choice Health Partner. Please contact us for further details.

Languages Spoken

English

Services Provided

Endoscopy

Gastroscopy Colonoscopy Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Capsule Endoscopy

Service types: Colonoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy, Gastroscopy, Capsule endoscopy (Pillcam™).

Gastroscopy

Colonoscopy

Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Capsule Endoscopy

Oesophageal testing

BRAVO pH Study Oesophageal pH-Impedance Study Oesophageal Manometry

BRAVO pH Study

Oesophageal pH-Impedance Study

Oesophageal Manometry

Breath testing

Helicobacter Pylori Testing Food Intolerance Testing SIBO Testing

Helicobacter Pylori Testing

Food Intolerance Testing

SIBO Testing

Infusions

Iron

Anorectal testing

Anorectal Manometry Endo-Anal Ultrasound

Anorectal Manometry

Endo-Anal Ultrasound

Haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoid Treatment

Fibroscan

A fibroscan is a type of ultrasound scan used to assess the health of the liver. It measures liver stiffness, which indicates the extent of liver damage.