Brisbane Endoscopy Services

12/09/2024

Lowered eligible age for bowel screening.

From 1 July 2024, people aged 45 to 49 can join the program and screen for free. You can request your first free kit by submitting a webform or calling 1800 627 701. All eligible people aged 45 to 74 can also ask their doctor about getting a kit.

Learn more about the change.

If you are aged between 45 and 74, you can take part in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. Find out if you should do the test.

27/06/2024

WE ARE CLOSED

Due to our big move to Springwood, our phone lines will be down and our doors will be closed from Friday 28th June to Monday 1st July 2024, inclusive.

We will re-open on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.

We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this time.

19/06/2024

Only 1 day to go!

Help us support those who are impacted by cancer.

Its not too late to donate. 💛💜

If you wish to donate, visit our link: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/82724/119310

18/06/2024

🍎 RED APPLE DAY 🍎
Bowel Cancer Australia's Annual Giving Day

Red Apple Day is Bowel Cancer Australia's Annual Giving Day, when Australians are encouraged to support the vital work of the charity.

If you've ever thought about raising funds and awareness for bowel cancer, then Red Apple Day is the time to get to it!

The outline of Bowel Cancer Australia's apple logo represents an abstract of a human bowel. The small hole in the apple is caused by a worm. If detected early and removed, the worm is unable to continue affecting the apple or the health of the tree.

It's the same outcome for people. If bowel cancer is detected early it can be successfully treated, which means patients and their families can continue to enjoy a healthy life.

To help support Red Apple Day visit: https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/online-donation

13/06/2024

Not long until our Australia's Biggest Morning Tea! Every dollar raised helps support those impacted by cancer. 💛

If you wish to donate, be sure to visit our link and donate to this incredible cause: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/82724/119310

06/06/2024

In just 2 weeks time we will be hosting an Australia's Biggest Morning Tea to help raise money for those impacted by cancer. Every dollar raised makes an incredible difference. 💜

If you wish to donate, please click the link below: https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/s/82724/119310

31/05/2024

BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - Bowel Cancer Australia's signature event to raise awareness of Australia's second deadliest cancer.

Bowel cancer claims the lives of 103 Australians every week (5,350 people a year) - but it's one of the most treatable types of cancer when detected early.

While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn't discriminate, affecting people of all ages.

299 Australians will be diagnosed with bowel cancer this week (15,531 people a year).

Click the link below to find out more information on how you can support Bowel Cancer Awareness Month 💚🍎

Bowel Cancer Australia is the leading community-funded charity dedicated to prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and care for everyone affected by bowel cancer (also known as colorectal cancer).

16/05/2024

You only need to collect two poo samples for the bowel screening test! ✌️

Free bowel screening test kits are sent to people aged 50-74, every two years. The kits contain everything you need to do the test in the privacy of your own home. Set yourself a reminder (or two) and make it a priority.

Make sure you collect your samples from two separate poos. Collect them on separate days but as close together as you can, and then put them in the mail using the reply-paid envelope in the kit.

You don't need to touch the poo directly and most people find the process much easier and cleaner than they expected. ✅

Early detection is key when it comes to bowel cancer, and this simple test could save your life.

If you're aged between 50-74 and haven't received your kit as expected, call the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program on 1800 627 701. 📞

01/04/2024

A new study by Australian researchers has found the nation's healthcare system could be inundated with more than a thousand new cancer cases in the next six years if testing rates do not pick up. Read more in this article.

Disruptions to health care during the height of the pandemic could be having an impact nearly two years on, with the nation's cancer rates.

22/01/2024

Dr Miros graduated from The University of Queensland with First Class Honours in 1982 and did his physician training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital becoming a gastroenterologist and physician in 1990.

Following this, he worked overseas at The Kings Hospital, London working in the Liver Transplant Unit. Currently Dr Miros’ main research interests are Barrett’s oesophagus with the use of magnification upper endoscopy to detect early dysplasia and screening colonoscopies to prevent colorectal cancer.

He has been instrumental in the development of using Indigo carmine (blue dye) spraying of the colon using a specialised technique to improve the detection of colorectal polyps. Dr Miros visits at the Southside Endoscopy Centre and Brisbane Endoscopy Services in McCullough Centre.

He currently performs magnification upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy and the use of chromoendoscopy and Given Enteroscopy Capsule Studies to detect small bowel pathology.

In June 2018, Dr Miros received an OAM – Order of Australia Medal for his service to Medicine – particularly to Gastroenterology. Dr Miros said he was “humbled” to be recognised for his service. “My goal has always been to bring world-class colonoscopy techniques to the local community”.

18/12/2023

Please note that we will be closed from Friday 22nd December and opening on Tuesday 9th January.

From all the staff at Brisbane Endoscopy Services, we wish you a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.

28/11/2023

Dr Koh graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2009. He worked across multiple metropolitan and also regional hospitals throughout his training, before completing the final year of his Gastroenterology and Hepatology training at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.

Dr Koh commenced work as a staff specialist Gastroenterologist at the Gold Coast University Hospital in 2018. Due to family reason, he has now relocated and settled down in Brisbane. He currently holds public appointments across Logan and Redland Hospital.

Dr Koh enjoys consulting on a variety of Gastroenterology diseases and has special interest in quality colonoscopy and bowel cancer screening. He performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy and has accreditation for small bowel capsule endoscopy.

Dr Koh speaks and reads Mandarin so he is equipped to also consult patients from the Chinese non-English speaking background.