Our Doctors

Dr Andrew McIntyre

Consultant Gastroenterologist. M.B., B.S (Hons.) F.R.A.C.P

Dr Andrew McIntyre graduated and gained his qualifications in 1990 from Qld University. He opened the doors to Buderim Gastroenterology in 1997 and has held the reins of this practice since that time ensuring its ongoing success for over 16 years now.

He has extensive experience in all aspects of Gastroenterology with a special interest in ERCP and associated Therapeutic Intervention.

Dr McIntyre has appointments for procedures at both Buderim Gastroenterology Centre and Buderim Private Hospital and consultation appointments at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre.

Appointments can be made by calling: 07 5475 4464

Dr Damien Heffernan

Consultant Gastroenterologist M.B.B.S. F.R.A.CP

Dr Damien Heffernan is a Consultant Gastroenterologist who gained his qualifications from the University of Sydney in 2004.

He joined our day hospital in February 2013 to help meet the community demand for well qualified gastroenterologists in our Sunshine Coast region.

With an interest in Capsule Endoscopy, Hepatology and IBD, Dr Heffernan is a welcome addition to our practice.

Dr Heffernan has procedure lists at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre and Buderim Private Hospital and consultation appointments at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre.

Appointments can be made by calling: 07 5475 4464

Dr Dawid Smalberger

Consultant Physician. M.B.Ch.B F.R.A.C.P

Dr. Dawid Smalberger graduated from the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa with a MBCHB and MMED. He obtained Fellowship of the RACP in 2006.

He is registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Physician in General Medicine.

He achieved recognition of his training in gastroscopy and colonoscopy from the Gastroenterology Society of Australia.

Dr. Smalberger is available for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre.

Appointments can be made by calling: 07 5475 4464

Dr Ali Zad

Consultant Gastroenterologist. M.D, F.R.A.C.P

Dr. Zad is an Australian trained Gastroenterologist with a sub-specialty interest in Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

Based at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre, he provides consultation services in general gastroenterology including IBD, inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures including bowel cancer screening.

Appointments can be made by calling: 07 5475 4464

Dr Vikas Gupta

Consultant Gastroenterologist. B.Sc (Med) Hons, M.B.B.S (Hons) F.R.A.C.P

Dr. Gupta is an Australian trained Gastroenterologist & Interventional Endoscopist.

He joined our day hospital in February 2020 and is available for Colonoscopy and Endoscopy.

Appointments can be made by calling: 07 5475 4464