Dr Ali Eqbal is a consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, with subspecialty interests in
advanced colonic polyp diagnosis and resection as well as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Dr
Eqbal has recently returned from a two-year fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the world-renowned Kings College Hospital in London, the United Kingdom.
This fellowship involved meticulous training in the diagnosis of complex colorectal polyps utilizing magnification
chromoendoscopy, as well as advanced endoscopic resection techniques including endoscopic
submucosal dissection (ESD) and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR). Through clinical research
and dedicated practice, Dr Eqbal strives for excellence in the optical diagnosis and management
of colonic polyps. Prior to this Dr Eqbal also completed a clinical research fellowship in 2022 in
complex IBD at the Austin Hospital in Melbourne under the tutelage of Professor Peter De Cruz.
His special interests include dysplasia surveillance and resection as well as the management of
acute severe ulcerative colitis. He has public hospital appointments at Peninsula Health and
Northern health.
Dr Eqbal has multiple publications in both national and international journals in the fields of
endoscopy and IBD. His research focus and publications include quality in endoscopic resection,
the use of magnification chromoendoscopy, therapeutic drug monitoring in IBD and the novel
use of biologic therapy. He has presented his research at both national and international
conferences including the Australian Gastroenterology Week, the British Society of
Gastroenterology, the United European Gastroenterology Week and Digestive Diseases Week in
the United States.
Contact for further information and bookings.
Phone: (03) 9709 2777
Fax: (03) 9709 2788
Consults: Casey Specialist Centre, 1S Morison Road, Clyde 3978.
Please send referrals via HealthLink EDI – Gi health or send to: reception@gihealth.com.au
