Gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
Contact
Phone: (02) 9382 1752
Location: Outpatients department, level 0, Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick
About our service
The Gastroenterology department provides a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient service to children and adolescents with gastrointestinal, nutritional, and liver problems.
We provide services for:
- General gastroenterology
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Neurogastroenterology and Motility disorders Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGID) including Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
- Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheoesophageal Fistula (OA-TOF)
- Liver disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Non-CF pancreatic disease
- Intestinal failure
- Aerodigestive disorders
- Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI)
- Clinical nutrition
- Parenteral nutrition
- Motility procedures (Oesophageal / Anorectal manometry and pH- impedance monitoring)
Our team consists of a wide variety of medical, nursing, allied health (dietitian, speech pathologist, psychologist, social worker) and administrative staff.
We are the state wide referral centre for NSW paediatric motility procedures. We see patient鈥檚 state wide and provide expert care and management for children with complex motility disorders.
Referral process for clinicians
Our department is using to manage referrals.鈥疶he Consultmed platform allows health professionals to send e-referrals to us securely. 鈥�
Tertiary referral service, to Paediatricians and specialists only. Referrals from GPs will only be accepted in exceptional cases.
Consultmed questions and technical support: [email protected]
Referral and appointment process for parents and carers
Request a referral
To make an appointment at our clinic, you will need a referral from your GP, paediatrician or specialist.
They will assess your child, discuss your concerns, and make a referral to the appropriate service.鈥�
Please ensure your referral includes patient's:
- first name and surname
- date of birth
- address and contact details
- medical history, the reason for referral and length of referral (indefinite).
Referrals will only be accepted up until your child鈥檚 16th birthday.
Track your referral
Our department uses Consultmed to manage referrals. Your referring clinician sends the e-referral to us using the secure Consultmed platform.鈥�
Once we receive the referral, we will send you an email with your tracking information. We will update you as we process the referral and book your appointment.
To receive these updates, please ask your referring clinician to include your email on the referral.鈥�
If your clinician has questions about Consultmed or require technical support, they can contact [email protected].
Need support?
If you need help or have questions about the referral and appointment process, please contact us.鈥�
- Enquiries: (02) 9382 1752
- Appointments: (02) 9382 1483 or (02) 9382 0033
- Gastroenterology clinic, Neurogastroenterology and motility clinic: (02) 9382 1470
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinic: (02) 9382 9999
- Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheosophageal Fistula (OA-TOF) Clinic: (02) 9382 1632
Clinic information
Gastroenterology clinic聽
A number of clinics are held in the hospital鈥檚 Outpatients department for gastroenterology, liver and hepatology, nutrition, irritable babies and constipation.
Schedule:
- A/Prof Keith Ooi: alternate Tuesday mornings
- A/Prof Usha Krishnan: alternate Thursday mornings
- A/Prof Avi Lemberg: alternate Thursday mornings
- Dr Nitin Gupta: alternate Monday mornings / Afternoons
Location: Outpatients Department, Level 0, Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospital, Randwick
Inflammatory Bowel Disease clinic
Team:
- Dr Nitin Gupta and A/Prof Avi Lemberg
- Clinical Nurse Consultant 鈥� Rachel Messenger
Clinic days: Wednesday afternoon
OA-TOF clinic
Clinic days: Alternate Monday afternoons
See Oesophageal Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula (OA/TOF) for more information.
Cystic Fibrosis clinic (Gastroenterology)
Clinic days: Once a month on Wednesday morning
Neurogastroenterology and motility clinic聽
The neurogastroenterology and motility service provides quality care, research, education and training to support children and families with complex gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.
Our department provides investigations, clinics, and treatment advice for these disorders.
Our services include:
- 24-hour Oesophageal pH-monitoring: a probe is inserted and connected to a small monitor to record acid reflux from the stomach into the oesophagus
- 24-hour Oesophageal pH and multiple intraluminal impedance monitoring (pH-MII, or known as Impedance monitoring): a probe is inserted and connected to a small monitor to record acid reflux that can also detect movement of fluid, air and acid from the stomach into the oesophagus.
- Oesophageal Manometry: a probe is inserted to look at the movement and pressures of the oesophagus and stomach to understand the function of the muscles and nerves.
- Anorectal Manometry: a probe is inserted to look at the movement and pressures of the anus and rectum, to understand the function of the muscles and nerves involved in bowel movement.
Procedures: as per staff availability and waitlist
Location: Medical Day Unit, C1North
Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) service
The Total Parental Nutrition (TPN) service for rural and tertiary hospitals within NSW provides care to intestinal failure patients.
We evaluate, support and treat patients with a team of paediatric gastroenterologists, dietitians, pharmacists, a clinical nurse consultant, social worker and psychologists who specialise in gastrointestinal diseases and parenteral nutrition therapy.
Complex nutrition conditions that we treat:
- Chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction: a rare disorder of abnormalities in the normal involuntary coordinated muscular contractions (peristalsis) of the gastrointestinal tract
- Intestinal failure: this can occur when a person鈥檚 intestines can鈥檛 digest food and absorb the fluids, electrolytes and nutrients required for normal growth
- Short bowel syndrome: a condition of nutritional malabsorption or the surgical removal of a large portion of the small intestine.
The service provides:
- outpatient clinics
- multi-disciplinary meetings for intestinal failure patients
- inpatient nutrition support and intestinal failure service supporting both acute and chronic intestinal failure in hospital.
Location: Outpatients Department, Level 0, Sydney Children鈥檚 Hospital, Randwick
Transition clinic
We hold transition clinics for the below services on a demand basis (roughly 2-3 times per year).
- Inflammatory bowel disease clinic
- Oesophageal Atresia-Tracheoesophageal fistula Clinic
- Home Parenteral Nutrition service
To book into these clinics please discuss with the clinical Nurse Consultants Rachel Messenger or Samantha Kelly.
Our team
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A/Prof Usha Krishnan
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A/Professor (Keith) Chee Y. Ooi
Doctors:
- A/Prof Usha Krishnan: Head of Department and Director of Motility and Oesophageal Atresia Service
- A/Prof Daniel (Avi) Lemberg: Director of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service
- A/Prof Chee (Keith) Ooi: Director, Cystic Fibrosis (CF)-Gastroenterology and Pancreas Care Service
Co-Director of Parenteral Nutrition Service - Dr Nitin Gupta: Director Endoscopy Service and Co-Director of Parenteral Nutrition Service
Nurses:
- Ms Samantha Kelly: Clinical Nurse Consultant for Home Parenteral Nutrition, Motility and Oesophageal Atresia Service
- Ms Rachel Messenger: Clinical Nurse Consultant for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Service
