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Dr Michael Swan

Verificado Gastroenterología Melbourne

Dr Michael Swan

11 años de experiencia 5.0 (3 reseñas verificadas)

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 Gastroenterología 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

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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

Educación y formación

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

Carrera y nombramientos

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

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

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

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Gastroenterología
#EB-42476E24 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

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

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

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Michael Swan in consultation
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Michael Swan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vídeos

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Meet Michael Swan

Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 19 · i10: 13

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

Conferencias invitadas

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

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterología — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Membresías en sociedades

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

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterología 2026-03-02 · Lectura de 5 min
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterología? 2026-01-20 · Lectura de 10 min

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · michael.swan@euroclinics.example
Seguros internacionales aceptados
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Ubicación

1 etiqueta

Reseñas de pacientes

3 reseñas verificadas
5.00
★★★★★
3 reseñas
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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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    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.

Gastroenterología

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

Dr Michael Swan is one of 722 gastroenterología doctors indexed in Australia. Browse gastroenterología doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Michael Swan specialise in?

    Michael Swan specialises in Gastroenterología in Melbourne, AU. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Michael Swan treat?

    Michael Swan treats conditions within Gastroenterología. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Swan practise?

    Michael Swan practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Swan speak?

    Michael Swan speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Michael Swan?

    Use the "Request a booking" button on the profile to send an appointment request. Most appointments are confirmed within 24 hours; many slots are bookable instantly.

  • What do patients say about Michael Swan?

    Michael Swan has a verified rating of 5/5 from 3 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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