Dr
Dr Michael Swan
Gastroenterology
About
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
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Gastroenterology
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,994 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,188 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 276 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,467 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 13
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5024/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31661533 · cited by 34
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.1555/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36452114 · cited by 176
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.5952/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36015879 · cited by 142
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
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 · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Gastroenterology — · 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
- Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · michael.swan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global