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Dr John Nik Ding

Gastroenterology Melbourne

Dr John Nik Ding

15 years of experience

3,477+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr John Nik Ding at a glance

Dr John Nik Ding is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr John Nik Ding, a gastroenterologist at St Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, specialises in gastroenterology and hepatology with a primary interest in Irritable Bowel Disease. He is also the lead for the National Bowel Cancer Program. As well as St Vincent's public hospital, Dr Ding also sees patients at St Vincent's Private Hospital, Jolimont Endoscopy, and Brunswick Private Hospital.

Dr Ding's areas of special interests are as follows:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Bowel Cancer Screening
Fatty Liver Disease
Coeliac Disease
Chronic Liver Disease

Dr Ding's PhD research focused on therapeutic stratification of patients with IBD, and was carried out at Imperial College London, where he is now the principal investigator of clinical trials for IBD. He continues to be involved in research and has published a number of journal articles. He also supervises MD students and PhD students, and has written and co-edited the textbook ‘Biomarkers in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.'

Dr Ding has spent time as the head of research for the European Crohn's and Colitis committee and regularly speaks at conferences worldwide. He is also a committee member of the Australian IBD association and founding chair of the Young Gastroenterology Society Network in Australia.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr John Nik Ding

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-255257 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-9A6E2132 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,620
Annual physical exam 99395 2,978
Vaccination administration 90471 1,602
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,261

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Nik Ding
HEADSHOT
John Nik Ding in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Nik Ding with the team
WITH TEAM
John Nik Ding at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet John Nik Ding

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    John Nik Ding, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9218/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37792817 · cited by 124
  2. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Nik Ding, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3478/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36792696 · cited by 70
  3. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    John Nik Ding, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1904/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32961713 · cited by 160

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Gastroenterology European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · john.nik.ding@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr John Nik Ding's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr John Nik Ding treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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    John Nik Ding specialises in Gastroenterology in Melbourne, AU. 19 years of clinical experience.

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    John Nik Ding speaks English, French, Malay.

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