I need a colonoscopy but how do I choose the best doctor to perform this?

Colonoscopy is a commonly-performed procedure which many doctors offer throughout New Zealand. Like any skilled technique, how well it is performed will depend on how the doctor was trained, and how many colonoscopies the doctor performed during training. Generally, in New Zealand, Gastroenterologists have the best and most complete training. An Advanced Endoscopist is a doctor who has been trained to the highest level and is therefore best suited to deal with any polyps that might be found, and reduce the number of colonoscopies that you might need to undergo.

Will I be comfortable during my colonoscopy?

Most colonoscopies are relatively pain free and in fact quite a few people can have them without any sedative medication at all. Most people find that the bowel preparation liquid to clean out the bowel is the worst part of the procedure. Dr Cameron is able to tailor your sedation to your needs, from minimal sedation to intravenous anaesthesia.

I have heard about endoscopic treatments for weight loss - do you offer this?

Yes, we offer Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG), the most widely performed weight loss procedure internationally. Endoscopic treatments are an exciting area of rapid advances and will likely replace all surgeries in the 5-10 year time frame.

I have a gut problem but I’m not sure what to do - can you help me?

As well as an Advanced Endoscopist, Dr Cameron is is very experienced Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist so is happy to talk to you about any gut or liver problems and help decide what might need to be checked, or what treatments might help.