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Dr Britt Christensen
Gastroenterology
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Britt Christensen
Dr Britt Christensen practises gastroenterology and endoscopy at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, with private practice at Focus Gastroenterology in East Melbourne, Williamstown, Werribee, Altona, and Sydenham. She specialises in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and leads the Royal Melbourne Hospital IBD Unit. In addition to IBD, Dr Christensen also treats a number of other conditions as listed below: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Iron deficiency anaemia Gastrointestinal bleeding Coeliac disease Liver disorders Initially qualifying at the University of Melbourne, Dr Christensen later studied a master's degree in Public Health at Monash University, for which she received a Medal of Academic Excellence. She was also awarded a fellowship which allowed her to undertake two years of further training at the world-renowned Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the University of Chicago. Dr Christensen has a significant interest in research and has had her work published in a number of journals. Her current research is in pregnancy and IBD, mucosal healing and drug level monitoring in IBD, and intestinal ultrasound in IBD. Dr Christensen has also authored several chapters in IBD textbooks and is a reviewer for a top gastroenterology journal. Dr Christensen founded the IBD Pregnancy Clinic at The Royal Melbourne Hospital and continues to be a part of the multidisciplinary team. She is also involved in multiple clinical trials and supervises a number of PhD and master's students. In addition, Dr Christensen is a scientific board member for the International Bowel Ultrasound Group. Dr Christensen lives in Melbourne with her husband and two young children and whilst away from work, she enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, and reading.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-192534
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-FDFF9976
Renewal due 2031
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
Generali Healthcare
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2010–2016
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2016–2020
Residency · Gastroenterology
Universitat de Barcelona
Career & appointments
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2020-09–2021-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,461 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
195 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,451 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,460 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Gastroenterology — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2021
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2021
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2021
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 21 · i10: 11
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.6288/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 133
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
DOI: 10.6733/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 175
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Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across
DOI: 10.1592/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 145
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Gastroenterology · European Annual Congress (Gastroenterology) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Gastroenterology · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Britt Christensen
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Britt Christensen is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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