Clinical Practice

Dr Spiro Raftopoulos is a Specialist Gastroenterologist with focus in all aspects of interventional endoscopy including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). In addition to this he prides himself in the delivery of expert management in all aspects of general gastroenterology, therapeutic endoscopy and high quality colonoscopic services. His particular interests lie in the provision of minimally invasive endoscopic alternatives to surgery for a variety of conditions including Barrett’s Oesophagus with access to the latest endoscopic techniques including endoscopic mucosal resection and radiofrequency ablation, endoscopic management of advanced and complex Colonic Polyps, endoscopic management of Achalasia including POEM (per oral endoscopic myotomy) procedure, endoscopic management of Pharyngeal Pouches (Zenker’s Diverticulum), endoscopic management of oesophageal diverticulae and all aspects of Eosinophilic Oesophagitis management including dilation.

Background & Training

Dr Raftopoulos completed his gastroenterology training in Perth. He subsequently undertook fellowship training at the prestigious St Michael’s Hospital in Toronto Canada in interventional endoscopy. Dr Raftopoulos also has a private appointment at Peel Health Campus in Mandurah, a public appointment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and an appointment at The University of Western Australia as Clinical Lecturer of Medicine. He is actively involved in multicenter clinical trials including being an active member in the Australian and New Zealand Endoscopy Leaders Forum (ANZELF). Dr Raftopoulos was the first to introduce POEM into Western Australia and is currently on a number of national advisory committees including the Cancer Council of Australia and the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists.

Contact Details 

Advanced GI WA Tel: 08 9389 1733 Fax: 08 9389 1755 Email: info@advancedgiwa.com.au Healthlink: advancgi Website: www.advancedgiwa.com.au/