Digestive care,clearly explained.
I’m Henry. I assess digestive symptoms, perform endoscopy and help you understand your results and treatment options.
& endoscopist
What would you
like to understand?
Choose a starting point to find an explanation, an interactive guide or practical advice for your appointment.
FIT testing
What it checks, and what a result can miss.
02Bowel polyps
Removal, tissue results and follow-up.
03Endoscopy biopsies
Why samples are taken, even when the lining looks normal.
01Preparing for endoscopy
A practical checklist to use with your booking instructions.
02Gastroscopy
The camera route, biopsies and recovery.
03Colonoscopy
The large bowel, preparation and polyp removal.
01Reflux and oesophagitis
Heartburn, inflammation and treatment.
02Symptoms after a negative FIT
Why symptoms may still need investigation.
03Gallstones
A chance finding, an attack or a blocked duct.
01FIT in primary care
NZ pathways, result units and follow-through.
02Chronic diarrhoea
Targeted tests, colon biopsies and causes to consider.
03Iron and ferritin
Iron deficiency, inflammation and elevated ferritin.
The next step,
explained.
Consultations, endoscopy and other investigations, chosen for your symptoms and the question we are trying to answer.
Know what
to expect.
Explore the preparation, see where the camera goes and learn how the examination can help.
- 01Your instructionsProcedure, preparation and timing
- 02Your medicine planIndividual advice from the team
- 03Your journey homeTransport and support after sedation
A little planning helps the day go smoothly.
Check your instructions, medicines and transport with the service where you are booked.
Open your preparation guideFollow the route of a gastroscopy.
The camera examines the food pipe, stomach and duodenum.
Explore gastroscopy →See where a colonoscopy goes.
Explore the large bowel, biopsies and polyp removal.
Explore colonoscopy →A finding on your report.
A clearer explanation.
Common findings, what they can mean and how the next step is decided.
Browse all patient guides →
Useful at the
next consultation.
Practical approaches to investigation, result interpretation and referral, with New Zealand guidance and the evidence behind it.
All clinician resources ↗Before we meet.
Our team can help with booking, estimates, preparation and your individual medicine instructions.
Read all frequently asked questions →What should I bring?
A current medicine list, relevant test or endoscopy reports and any questions you would like to discuss. For a procedure, also follow the instructions from the service where you are booked.
Can I drive home after sedation?
If you have sedation, arrange for a responsible adult to collect you. Follow the discharge instructions about driving and support at home, even if you feel fully awake.
How will I receive my results?
The endoscopy service will explain how results will be sent to you. Biopsy results follow once the laboratory has reviewed the tissue. Your recommended follow-up is documented in your endoscopy report and/or histology report once those results are available.