Dr Marios Efthymiou

Dr Marios Efthymiou is a highly skilled gastroenterologist with extensive experience in treating a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. He is based in Coburg, Melbourne, Australia, and is affiliated with John Fawkner Private Hospital. Dr Efthymiou's primary area of expertise is in gastroenterology, with a specific focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ERCP, capsule endoscopy, colonoscopy, endoscopy, and hepatology.

Dr Efthymiou holds multiple qualifications, including a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Monash University in 2000 and a Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Melbourne University in 2011. He pursued advanced fellowships in therapeutics at St Vincent's Melbourne from 2008 to 2010 and at St Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, in 2010. He is certified in gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound.

Dr Efthymiou's interests within his field include general gastroenterology, hepatology, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, capsule endoscopy, double balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic mucosal resection. He has been published as the author or co-author of several articles in reputable medical journals, such as Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Journal of Gastroenterology, Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, European Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, and ANZ Journal of Surgery. His research and publications cover various topics related to gastroenterology, including Zenker's diverticulum, Barrett's esophagus, gastric polyposis, rectal pain, fecal occult blood test, and pancreatic pseudocyst.

Dr Efthymiou has also presented his research orally and as poster presentations at conferences, including Australian Gastroenterology Week, Digestive Diseases Week, and UEGW (United European Gastroenterology Week). His presentations covered topics such as the validation of measuring insertion depth during balloon enteroscopy, the comparison between single balloon enteroscopy and double balloon enteroscopy, the accuracy of endoscopic assessment in predicting polyp histology, the comparison between narrow band imaging and chromoendoscopy in dysplasia detection, the impact of endoscopic ultrasound in managing pancreatic cystic lesions, and the efficacy of cold biopsy polypectomy for treating diminutive polyps.

Driven by his dedication to providing the best possible patient care, Dr Efthymiou adopts a holistic approach to gastroenterology. He works in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, oncologists, and other physicians, to deliver comprehensive and personalized care to his patients. He is known for his expertise in performing routine and advanced endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and the treatment of Achalasia and Zenker's diverticulum. Additionally, he offers "