Dr Alexander Dorrington

Dr Alexander Dorrington is an exceptionally skilled gastroenterologist specialising in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). He completed his gastroenterology training in Queensland and further honed his expertise through a clinical fellowship in IBD at Concord Hospital, Sydney, renowned for its IBD research and treatment. Dr Dorrington then pursued an additional postgraduate IBD fellowship at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge, where he trained under the guidance of world-renowned IBD clinicians and researchers.

While his primary interest lies in IBD, Dr Dorrington provides comprehensive care across a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver diseases. His diverse expertise includes general gastroenterology, covering conditions such as gastro-oesophageal reflux, coeliac disease, and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as liver disease and gastrointestinal cancer screening and prevention.

Dr Dorrington believes in the importance of medical education and actively engages in teaching and supervising junior doctors and medical students at the Gold Coast University Hospital. He takes pride in sharing his knowledge and experience to shape the future generation of healthcare professionals.

At the Gold Coast Centre for Digestive Diseases in Southport, Dr Dorrington practices alongside a dedicated team committed to providing patients with the utmost professionalism, compassion, and personalized care. Their welcoming environment ensures that patients feel comfortable and supported throughout their treatment journey.

Dr Alexander Dorrington is registered with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) under the number MED0001663546 since 2012. He holds affiliations with renowned hospitals in the region, including Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pindara Private Hospital.

Please note that Dr Dorrington does not speak languages other than English.