Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
An endoscopy / colonoscopy involves observing and examining the inside of a person's body using an endoscope.
Bowel Cancer
Bowel Cancer
In Australia and New Zealand bowel cancer is the most common internal malignancy for both sexes combined.
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis consists of small pockets or protrusions of the lining of the large bowel wall through the muscular layer of the bowel.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes full-thickness inflammation of the bowel wall.
Perianal
Perianal
A fistula is an abnormal connection between 2 parts of the body. This can occur between a variety of different organs.
Doctor Michael von Papen consults privately from his rooms at Gold Coast Private Hospital. Dr Michael von Papen is a Colorectal Surgeon specialising in conditions of surgical and non surgical treatment of colon and rectal problems. In addition he is also a general surgeon dealing with most surgical problems of the abdomen.
We are able to see most cancer and general surgical referrals within 1-2 weeks of referral and to operate where appropriate, shortly after.
For further information on Dr von Papen, the services we provide, and patient information, please select from the menu above. If there is anything else we can assist you with, please do not hesitate to contact us direct and we can arrange a consultation.
We operate at Gold Coast Private Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital and Gold Coast Hospital.
Associate Professor Michael von Papen
MBBS FRACS FCSSANZ
Colorectal Surgeon
Director of General Surgery
Gold Coast University Hospital
Assoc Professor Michael von Papen graduated from the University of Queensland, then completed surgical training, receiving his FRACS in 2002. Following this Michael undertook sub specialist training in colon and rectal surgery through the CSSANZ.
In 2005 Michael took up a consultant post at the Gold Coast University Hospital. He is Director if General Surgery and heads the Colorectal Unit.
Michael consults on all aspects of colorectal surgery. He performs minimally invasive surgery including robotics. He also has a special interest in abdominal wall reconstruction.
Michael has close affiliation with Griffiths and Bond Universities. He is part of AMICI, the Australian Minimally Invasive Colorectal Investigators group and thereby contributes to multi centre clinical research.
Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
Endoscopy / Colonoscopy
An endoscopy / colonoscopy involves observing and examining the inside of a person's body using an endoscope.
Bowel Cancer
Bowel Cancer
In Australia and New Zealand bowel cancer is the most common internal malignancy for both sexes combined.
Diverticulitis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis consists of small pockets or protrusions of the lining of the large bowel wall through the muscular layer of the bowel.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes full-thickness inflammation of the bowel wall.
Perianal
Perianal
A fistula is an abnormal connection between 2 parts of the body. This can occur between a variety of different organs.
At our clinic, we believe in providing personalised care to create a supportive environment for our patients.
If you have any concerns or questions, please get in contact with our friendly team.
