Dr Spiro Raftopoulos

Dr. Spiro Raftopoulos is a highly qualified gastroenterologist based in Perth, Western Australia. With a keen commitment to comprehensive patient care, he specialises in interventional endoscopy, with a particular focus on endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and minimally invasive endoscopic alternatives to surgery. Dr. Raftopoulos has a wealth of experience in general gastroenterology, therapeutic endoscopy, and providing high-quality colonoscopic services.

After completing his gastroenterology training in Perth, Dr. Raftopoulos pursued fellowships at the renowned St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Canada, where he gained invaluable expertise in interventional endoscopy. Additionally, he holds the position of Clinical Lecturer of Medicine at The University of Western Australia and has appointments at both Peel Health Campus in Mandurah and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Actively participating in multicenter clinical trials, Dr. Raftopoulos also serves on several national advisory committees, including the Cancer Council of Australia and the Royal Australasian College of Pathologists.

Dedicated to advancing the field of gastroenterology and ensuring the availability of the latest endoscopic techniques, Dr. Raftopoulos was the first to introduce per oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) in Western Australia. He is actively involved in the Australian and New Zealand Endoscopy Leaders Forum (ANZELF). With a strong commitment to providing the highest level of care for his patients, Dr. Raftopoulos can be found at his practice, Advanced GI WA, located in the Hollywood Specialist Centre in Nedlands, Western Australia. His dedication and expertise have earned him a reputation as one of the leading gastroenterologists in the region.