• All specialist fees covered for patients with eligible health cover
  • Refer to the next available endoscopy list or nominate a proceduralist
  • Available across Epworth in Box Hill, East Melbourne, Geelong and Richmond

Because of our hospital setting, Epworth specialists can perform advanced endoscopic techniques, minimising the need for additional procedures.

If polyps or abnormal tissues are detected, we have the surgical expertise ready to treat in the same admission. This helps the patient avoid an unnecessary second admission or to repeat bowel prep.

They will also benefit from continuity of care at Epworth, if further treatment or investigation is required.

We specialise in

  • colonoscopy
  • gastroscopy
  • biopsy
  • polyp removal and lifts
  • endoscopic mucosal resections (EMR) to remove precancerous, early-stage cancer or other abnormal tissues
  • endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
  • capsule endoscopy (ingestible camera to visualise the small bowel)
  • double balloon enteroscopy (DBE)
  • bronchoscopy.

How to refer your patient

At Epworth, we are committed to delivering quick diagnostic results to allow efficient treatment planning. You will receive your patient’s results within 2 - 7 days depending on procedure. Your patient will have a follow-up appointment with their specialist, at one week post.

Next available specialist

Available at Epworth Eastern, Epworth Freemasons and Epworth Richmond.

Fax your referral directly to your patient's preferred Epworth hospital below.

Please note: Elderly patients and those with complex health issues may not be suitable for direct access endoscopy and may need prior consultation in our specialists' rooms. Epworth can facilitate this in conjunction with our participating doctors.

Referral forms and contact details

Epworth Eastern - Epworth HealthCare

Epworth Eastern (Box Hill)

Patients seen within 7 days. 
No gap arrangement. All specialist fees covered for patients with private health cover. Excess or co-payments apply on some health cover policies upon admission. 

Endoscopy PDF referral form - Epworth Eastern

Fax 03 8807 7676
Phone 03 8807 7772
Email [email protected]

Once we receive your referral by fax or email, we will triage your referral, schedule the procedure directly with your patient and send you diagnostic results when ready.

Address: Enter via the East Wing entrance at 25 Nelson Road, Box Hill 3128.

Epworth Freemasons Victoria Parade

Epworth Freemasons Victoria Parade

Priority Endoscopy PDF Referral Form

Fax: 03 9483 3318
Phone: 03 9483 3373

We will triage your referral, schedule the procedure directly with your patient and send you diagnostic results when ready.

Address: 320 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Epworth Geelong

Patients seen in 2 - 3 weeks.

Refer suitable patients for colonoscopy or gastroscopy directly to Epworth Priority Endoscopy by completing our referral form and faxing it to 03 5271 7710.

Priority Endoscopy PDF Referral Form

Fax: 03 5271 7710
Phone: 03 5271 7711
Email: [email protected]

Address: 1 Epworth Place Waurn Ponds VIC 3216.

Upon referral, patients will be contacted by Epworth Geelong patient services to arrange a pre-admission appointment.

This is an opportunity to meet with an endoscopist to confirm suitability for endoscopy, receive instructions that must be followed prior to the procedure and be advised of the date of their procedure.

A copy of results will be provided both to you and your patient via ReferralNet on the date of their procedure.

Epworth Richmond

Priority Endoscopy PDF Referral Form

Fax: 03 9428 7692
Phone: 03 9426 6155
Email: [email protected]

We will triage your referral, schedule the procedure directly with your patient and send you diagnostic results when ready.

Address: Level 2, 89 Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121

To make referring even simpler next time, we can provide you with a referral pad. Please email our GP Liaison Team [email protected]


Resources for patients

This booklet below contains important pre-procedure information patients need to be aware of, in addition to any instructions their specialist provides. We provide a copy of this booklet to patients prior to their procedure.