Gastroscopy
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach, and upper digestive tract to diagnose reflux, ulcers, and more. Open access available.
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Dr Jonathan Tan is a gastroenterologist and interventional endoscopist with international fellowship training. Consultations in Balwyn North, Richmond and Essendon — plus telehealth.
Dr Tan speaks fluent English and Mandarin — 普通话诊症
Dr Jonathan Tan graduated from the University of Melbourne and completed advanced interventional endoscopy training at The Alfred Hospital before undertaking a one-year fellowship at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver — a world-renowned liver transplant centre specialising in ERCP and EUS.
Back in Melbourne, Jonathan holds a senior public appointment at Box Hill Hospital and maintains an active research and multidisciplinary practice, attending Epworth's weekly Gastrointestinal MDT meetings. He is known for clear communication with patients, GPs, and allied health professionals alike.
Jonathan sees patients with all gut-related concerns, with particular interests in pancreatic and biliary disease and colorectal cancer screening and prevention.
Outside the clinic, Jonathan enjoys exploring Melbourne's nature walks and café scene with his wife and three children.
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach, and upper digestive tract to diagnose reflux, ulcers, and more. Open access available.
Learn more ›Complete examination of the large bowel — Dr Tan is a specialist in screening, surveillance, and polyp removal.
No-gap available Learn more ›For bile duct stones, strictures, and related conditions. Dr Tan trained at a world-class ERCP centre in Vancouver.
Learn more ›Endoscopic Ultrasound provides highly accurate imaging of the pancreas and bile duct — a key tool for diagnosing pancreatic disease.
Learn more ›Endoscopic Mucosal Resection removes large colonic polyps that cannot be addressed in a standard colonoscopy.
Learn more ›Consult with Dr Tan from the comfort of your home, wherever you are in Australia. Referral and Medicare rebate apply.
Learn more ›Eligible patients with private health insurance Gap Cover pay nothing for elective diagnostic endoscopy on weekdays. We confirm your entitlement before your appointment.
Referring GPs can request priority appointments — both consultations and endoscopy — for time-sensitive cases. Call our centralised number directly.
With 3 consultation rooms and 8 endoscopy facilities spanning eastern, central, and western Melbourne, there's a location near you.
Dr Tan consults fluently in Mandarin (普通话), making specialist gastroenterology accessible to Melbourne's Chinese-speaking community without a language barrier.
Ask your GP for a referral to Melbourne Gastroenterology Services. GPs can fax or email directly. No-gap billing information is provided to your GP's practice.
Call (03) 9978 7900 or ask your GP to refer directly. Our team will confirm your location preference, health fund details, and any urgent timeline.
After your consultation, Dr Tan will recommend an appropriate pathway — endoscopy, further investigation, or ongoing management — at a location convenient to you.
Melbourne Gastroenterology Services welcomes all referrals from GPs and specialists. We accommodate urgent requests for both consultations and endoscopy procedures — please flag urgency when referring.
Our team is happy to provide relevant item numbers so your patient can confirm gap cover with their health fund before their appointment.
gap for eligible elective diagnostic endoscopy, on weekdays, for patients with Gap Cover.
Call us or send an enquiry — our team will confirm availability, assist with referrals, and answer any billing questions.