Dr Austin Zimbwa

Dr Austin Zimbwa is a highly qualified and experienced Gastroenterologist based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia. With a primary practicing suburb of Toowoomba, Dr Zimbwa has established himself as a respected medical professional in the field of Gastroenterology.

Dr Zimbwa obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Zimbabwe in 1994. Subsequently, he moved to the United Kingdom in 2000 to pursue his specialist training. Over the course of nine years, he completed his training as a specialist registrar in Gastroenterology and General Internal Medicine (GIM) at renowned institutions including Princess Margret and The Great Western Hospitals in Wiltshire, Homerton and The Royal London Hospitals in East London, Ysbyty Gwynedd in North Wales, Singleton and Morriston Hospitals in South Wales, and the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

In 2002, Dr Zimbwa was granted membership to the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and obtained the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in GIM and Gastroenterology in 2009. With a strong foundation in his field, he then practiced as a Gastroenterologist, including Hepatology, and General Physician in the UK, working at notable hospitals such as Cardiff, Royal United Bath, Ysbyty Gwynedd, and Edinburgh Infirmary before relocating to Toowoomba with his family.

In 2013, after completing a year of peer review, Dr Zimbwa was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Since then, he has been providing exceptional Gastroenterology and Hepatology services in Toowoomba, both in the public and private sectors. Dr Zimbwa remains an active member of esteemed professional organizations including The British Society of Gastroenterologists, The American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopists, and The Royal Australasian College of Physicians.

Dr Zimbwa's professional philosophy centers around delivering patient-centered care through effective collaboration with primary physicians, specialists, and allied health professionals. His extensive international experiences have honed his ability to provide compassionate and culturally sensitive care, taking into account patients' diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and social circumstances.

With specific interests in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), ERCP, Colonoscopy, Endoscopy, and Hepatology, Dr Austin Zimbwa offers comprehensive expertise in General Gastroenterology, including Hepato-biliary, Luminal, and Endoscopy procedures. His commitment to excellence and patient well-being makes him a trusted and sought-after Gastroenterologist in the Toowoomba community.