Dr Samuel Pretorius

Dr. Mel Pretorius is an experienced gastroenterologist who has been providing healthcare services to residents in the Sunshine Coast area for the past 13 years. His commitment to patient care and passion for the field of gastroenterology have made him a trusted medical professional in the community. Dr. Pretorius consults in Gympie and Noosa, and is affiliated with Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and Noosa Hospital, where he performs procedures.

Dr. Pretorius has specialized in an array of gastroenterological areas including diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening and prevention, and management of Helicobacter pylori. He provides endoscopy services, both diagnostic and therapeutic, including colonoscopy and upper gastrointestinal tract endoscopy.

Dr. Pretorius is highly qualified in the field of gastroenterology, holding a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree, as well as being a fellow of both the Royal Australian College of Physicians and the College of Physicians South Africa. He is an active member of multiple professional organizations, including the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Gastroenterological Society of Queensland.

Dr. Pretorius sees himself as fulfilling a vital role in providing comprehensive medical care to his local community service. His passion about the human body and his patients' general wellbeing assures patients that they are in good hands.