Dr Ibrahim Hassan
I am a New Zealand-trained Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a special interest in advanced and interventional endoscopy, and third-space endoscopy.
I completed my specialist gastroenterology training in New Zealand, with training across Tauranga and Auckland Hospitals, including experience at the New Zealand Liver Transplant Unit. I subsequently undertook a dedicated one-year fellowship in advanced luminal and third-space endoscopy at Mayo Clinic in the USA, gaining extensive experience in complex endoscopic procedures and minimally invasive endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal disorders.
My clinical practice focuses on advanced endoscopy, including endoscopic resection and third-space procedures, with an emphasis on providing minimally invasive alternatives to conventional surgery where appropriate.
Areas of expertise:
- Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
- Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD) for early gastrointestinal neoplasia
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) for achalasia
- Gastric Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (G-POEM) for gastroparesis
- Zenker's Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (Z-POEM) for Zenker's diverticulum
- Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
- Endoscopic suturing and advanced endoscopic closure
- Chromoendoscopy
- Bowel cancer screening and surveillance
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Coeliac disease
Qualifications:
- MBBS, MD, FRACP
Current position:
- Consultant Gastroenterologist and Interventional Endoscopist, Auckland City Hospital
Training:
- Advanced Luminal and Third-Space Endoscopy Fellowship: Mayo Clinic, USA
- Gastroenterology and Interventional Endoscopy Fellowship: Middlemore and North Shore Hospitals
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Advanced Training: Auckland and Tauranga Hospitals
Research and publications:
I have published research in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy, with a particular interest in interventional endoscopy, endoscopic resection, and innovative minimally invasive approaches to gastrointestinal disease.
