Dr Kate Napthali is a graduate of the University of Sydney. Kate undertook her training in the NT and finally at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital. Kate moved to Newcastle in 2011 and is a Staff Specialist in General Medicine and Gastroenterology at the Calvary Mater Newcastle. She has played a key role in ongoing clinical trials and research through her involvement with the Department of Gastroenterology at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle.
Dr Napthali has been involved in youth exchange programs and aid work in Indonesia. Furthermore, she is fluent in both Malay and Indonesian.

Dr Napthali enjoys being involved in medical education and is happy to contribute to the ongoing education of General Practitioners. Some suggested topics are:
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease – current treatments and diagnosis
• Coeliac Disease and Refractory Coeliac Disease
• IBS
• Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD) and Motility Disorders
• Bowel Cancer Screening
• Capsule Endoscopy

Dr Napthali is happy to offer the ease of Open Access Endoscopy for GP’s and their patients in Newcastle and surrounds. This is a practical and efficient means by which your patients can have the GI investigations completed.
Low anaesthetic risk patients are welcome to be booked directly onto a theatre list at Lake Macquarie Private for timely investigations without the burden of an appointment in rooms (which can unnecessarily delay colonoscopy).
If you would like copies of the Open Access Endoscopy Referral Form please contact Dr Napthali’s rooms.