MBBS FRACP
Specialty: Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Languages: English and Farsi
No Gap Doctor
Dr Moattar completed his Medical Degree with Distinction in 2004 and since then, he has worked in various hospitals both in the United Kingdom and Queensland. In 2016, he completed his Gastroenterology & Hepatology Fellowship after being trained at the Mater Adult Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Townsville Hospital.
After completing his general Gastroenterology Fellowship, Dr Moattar worked as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow at the foremost IBD Centre – the Fiona Stanley Hospital, in Perth, Western Australia. This helped to expand his experience and skill in managing complex patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He uses his clinical and interpersonal skills to optimise patients’ care and quality of life in close collaboration with IBD nurses, dieticians, colorectal surgeons, clinical psychologists, and radiologists.
Dr Moattar enjoys keeping abreast of the latest developments and research in Gastroenterology. In addition to teaching students and junior doctors in small tutorials and lecturing in grand rounds and departmental meetings, he actively participates in quality assurance projects and audits, publishing or presenting the results of these projects in national and international meetings.
Dr Moattar personally monitors all IBD patients who commence immunosuppressants to ensure the maximum safety and efficacy of these medications.
Special Interests :
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Coeliac Disease
- Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, and
- Luminal Endoscopy and Polypectomy.
Rapid Access Endoscopy within 14 Days
Dr Moattar participates in Montserrat’s rapid access endoscopy program, enabling patients to bypass traditional wait times and have their digestive concerns investigated promptly. Eligible patients can undergo high-quality endoscopy typically within 14 days of booking, supporting timely diagnosis and appropriate triage, including for those with positive FOBT results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Privately Insured No-Gap Services
As a no-gap provider, Dr Moattar offers procedures with no additional out-of-pocket costs for patients who hold eligible private health cover, aside from any excess or co-payment outlined in their policy. Please note that this does not include anaesthetist fees, which may be billed separately.
Dr Moattar is available for consultations and procedures at the following Montserrat Medical Services locations, performing Upper Endoscopy, Colonoscopy and Polypectomy. He accepts both consultation-led and rapid access referrals and can be contacted on the information below for enquiries or bookings.
Appointments & Enquiries
Montserrat Medical Services
Westside Private Hospital
Suite 311, Level 3
32 Morrow Street
Taringa QLD 4068
North Lakes Day Hospital
7 Endeavour Boulevard
North Lakes QLD 4509
Phone: (07) 3833 6701
Fax: (07) 3833 6740
Email: bookings@montserrat.com.au
Website: www.montserrat.com.au
Book Online: www.montserrat.com.au/online-booking