Dr Yoon-Kyo An

Dr Yoon-Kyo An is a highly skilled and experienced gastroenterologist and endoscopist, practicing in South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care to her patients and is affiliated with Mater Hospital Brisbane, Mater Private Hospital Brisbane, and Mater Private Hospital Redland. Dr An holds a BMedSc degree from the University of Sydney and an MBBS degree from the University of Queensland. She completed her physician and advanced gastroenterology training at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital and Mater Hospital Brisbane. Dr An further specialised in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through a clinical and research fellowship at Mater Hospital Brisbane. As an expert in her field, Dr An focuses on general gastroenterology and has a keen interest in gut inflammation. She offers consultation services and performs various procedures including endoscopy and colonoscopy for bowel cancer and gastric cancer screening. Dr An is also fully accredited in capsule endoscopy and intestinal ultrasound. Dr An is the Head of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at Mater Hospital Brisbane and the Clinical Lead of the IBD Clinical Trials Unit at Mater Research, a prestigious research center. She also holds a senior lecturer position at the University of Queensland. Moreover, she is a co-founder of 'GutTalk', a digital healthcare education platform that aims to bridge the communication and knowledge gap in Gut Health. In addition to her medical qualifications, Dr An completed an executive business and leadership program at the University of Oxford Said Business School. She is currently pursuing a PhD through the University of Queensland and an MBA through Griffith University, further enhancing her knowledge and skills in order to benefit her patients. Dr An is committed to delivering the highest standard of care and believes in a holistic approach to gut health management. She is actively involved in clinical and translational research, with a specific focus on the real-world effectiveness of biologic therapy in IBD. Dr An's research also explores the use of intestinal ultrasound for monitoring disease activity and predicting responses to therapy. Through her research projects, she collaborates with other experts in the field and contributes to prestigious organizations such as the Australia New Zealand Inflammatory Bowel Disease Consortium (ANZIBDC), the Gastroenterology Network for Intestinal Ultrasound (GENIUS), and the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA). Dr An is highly regarded and respected within the medical community. She has affiliations with numerous gastroenterology and IBD societies, and her expertise is recognized nationally through her participation in symposia and conference presentations. Dr An is not only a dedicated clinician and accomplished researcher but also a patient advocate, striving to optimize patient outcomes and empower individuals to take charge of their gut health. In addition to her native English, Dr An is fluent in Korean, enabling her to effectively communicate with a diverse range of patients. Her professionalism, expertise, and compassionate approach make her a trusted choice for individuals seeking gastroenterological care in the South Brisbane area.