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Dr Michael Swan

Verified Gastroenterology Melbourne

Dr Michael Swan

11 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

4,228+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michael Swan at a glance

Dr Michael Swan is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Michael Swan

Gastroenterologist | Interventional Endoscopist

Specialist in advanced endoscopic procedures, with a focus on bowel cancer prevention and minimally invasive treatment of digestive diseases.

About Dr Michael Swan

Dr Michael Swan is a gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist with the Victorian Gastroenterology Groupand Head of Endoscopy at Monash Health.

He specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions, with particular expertise in bowel cancer screening, Barrett’s oesophagus and reflux disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures.

Many gastrointestinal conditions can now be diagnosed and treated using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques, which often avoid the need for surgery. Dr Swan performs a range of advanced endoscopic procedures to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the oesophagus, stomach, bowel, pancreas and bile ducts.

Dr Swan is also actively involved in training doctors in endoscopy, research and developing advanced endoscopic services.

Areas of Expertise

• Bowel cancer screening and colonoscopy

• Colon polyp detection and removal

• Barrett’s oesophagus and reflux disease

• Therapeutic endoscopy

• ERCP for bile duct and pancreatic disease

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)

• Capsule endoscopy for small bowel investigation

Advanced Endoscopic Treatments

Dr Swan performs a number of specialised procedures that allow certain conditions to be treated endoscopically without surgery. These include:

• Removal of large or complex colon polyps

• Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)

• Endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD)

• Endoscopic treatment of Barrett’s oesophagus and dysplasia

• Gastric ESD for early gastric neoplasia

• POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy) for achalasia

• ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound for biliary and pancreatic disease

• Capsule endoscopy to examine the small bowel

Dr Swan has expertise in advanced therapeutic endoscopy and regularly manages patients referred for complex endoscopic procedures, including large colon polyps, Barrett’s neoplasia, early gastrointestinal cancers and oesophageal motility disorders.

Dr Swan also regularly sees patients referred for more complex endoscopic procedures, particularly where specialised techniques may allow treatment to be performed endoscopically rather than surgically.

Common Reasons for Referral

Patients are commonly referred to Dr Swan for:

• Bowel cancer screening and colonoscopy

• Positive FOBT results

• Colon polyps or surveillance colonoscopy

• Reflux symptoms or Barrett’s oesophagus

• Abdominal pain or changes in bowel habit

• Anaemia or unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms

• Swallowing difficulties or dysphagia

Referrals are also welcomed for advanced or complex endoscopic procedures.

Approach to Patient Care

Dr Swan takes a thorough, calm and reassuring approach to patient care.

He believes it is important that patients understand their condition and feel comfortable discussing their concerns and treatment options. His approach focuses on shared decision making, prevention and early diagnosis.

Where possible, he aims to use minimally invasive endoscopic treatments that allow patients to recover quickly and avoid more invasive surgery.

Consulting and Procedure Locations

Dr Swan consults and performs procedures at several centres across Melbourne, including:

• Holmesglen Private Hospital

• Jessie McPherson Private Hospital

• Chesterville Day Hospital

• Monash Health

Referrals

Dr Swan accepts GP referrals and direct access endoscopy referrals, including colonoscopy for bowel cancer screening.

Referrals are also welcomed for advanced or complex endoscopic procedures.

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

— Dr Michael Swan

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-834415 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-42476E24 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,994
Annual physical exam 99395 2,188
Vaccination administration 90471 276
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,467

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Swan
HEADSHOT
Michael Swan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Swan with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Swan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Michael Swan

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Michael Swan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5024/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31661533 · cited by 34
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Michael Swan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1555/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36452114 · cited by 176
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Michael Swan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5952/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36015879 · cited by 142
  4. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across AU
    Michael Swan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7741/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34419168 · cited by 52

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology 2026-03-02 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology? 2026-01-20 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.swan@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Michael Swan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Michael Swan 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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