Our Endoscopists
Dr Dinesh Lal

Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist, Interventional & Endoscopist
I am a senior New Zealand trained Gastroenterologist with more than 20 years comprehensive experience in all aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology and medical aspects of pancreatic disease. My endoscopic practice is patient centred based on quality, safety and practical patient outcomes. I have been a recent past Endoscopy Lead for CMDHB National Bowel Cancer Screening Programme. My interest is also in Obesity Management encompassing lifestyle change, medical treatment and in very selected and suitable cases Endoscopic Bariatric Management with long-term follow up to ensure sustainable weight loss.
Areas of expertise:
Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, indeterminate colitis)
Diagnosis & treatment of acute and chronic GIT bleeding & iron deficiency anaemia
Liver diseases including Hepatitis B & C and investigation of liver dysfunction
Dyspepsia, reflux disease & coeliac disease
Hepato-pancreato-biliary diseases requiring ERCP
Endoscopic treatment of bowel polyps and bowel cancer
Qualifications:
MB BS 1988 South Pacific; FRACP 2000