SYDNEY GASTROENTEROLOGIST
Dr. John
Chetwood
Highly experienced consultant gastroenterologist with specialist expertise in inflammatory bowel disease and intestinal ultrasound. Practising across Sydney and Griffith, with a commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
MBBS BSc DTM&H FRACP
A commitment to excellence and compassionate care
ABOUT DR CHETWOOD
Dr John Chetwood is a consultant gastroenterologist with fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. He trained in medicine at a leading English medical school (Imperial College London), obtaining multiple distinctions in his dual MBBS/BSc degrees. He undertook advanced specialist training in gastroenterology and hepatology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, and St Vincents Hospital Melbourne. He has worked as a specialist at St Vincents Hospital Sydney, St Vincents Hospital Melbourne, Concord Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Northern Beaches Hospital.
His clinical interests centre on inflammatory bowel disease - including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis - and intestinal ultrasound, a non-invasive imaging modality that has transformed how IBD is assessed and monitored in outpatient settings.
He is active in medical research, and has completed a PhD in advanced therapeutics in IBD through the University of Sydney. He received various prizes, awards and grants for his academic work, including a prestigious National Health and Medical Research Council scholarship. He is an invited speaker at national and international academic conferences.
John is a member of GESA (Gastroenterological Society of Australia) and participates in the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program, he is accredited for gastroscopy, colonoscopy including polyp removal, and capsule endoscopy by the Conjoint Committee for the Recognition of Training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
"My goal is to provide patients with expert, evidence-based care in a setting that feels calm, informed and genuinely supportive."
CURRENT APPOINTMENTS
Northern Beaches Hospital, Sydney
Chatswood Private Consulting Rooms
Royal North Shore Private Hospital
Mater Hospital Wollstonecraft
Visiting Specialist, Griffith NSW
SPECIALIST INTERESTS
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ultrasound
Expert Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
Capsule Endoscopy
REFERRALS
GP referrals are warmly welcomed. A direct access pathway is available for appropriate endoscopy referrals without prior consultation.
Dr Chetwood works publicly and privately across Sydney and provides a visiting specialist service to patients in Griffith in regional NSW. He holds appointments at Northern Beaches Hospital, Sydney and The University of Sydney, where he is involved in both clinical care, teaching and academia
WHAT WE OFFER
Specialist Gastroenterology Services
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Specialist diagnosis and ongoing management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and related conditions, including access to advanced biologic therapies.
Direct Access Procedures
Streamlined referral pathway allowing GPs to refer patients directly for endoscopic procedures without a prior consultation where appropriate.
Intestinal Ultrasound
Non-invasive, real-time imaging to assess bowel wall thickness and disease activity - a specialist skill that complements endoscopic investigation.
General Gastroenterology
Comprehensive assessment and management of reflux, coeliac disease, liver conditions, IBS, and a broad range of gastrointestinal complaints.
Diagnostic Endoscopy
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy for investigation of symptoms, bowel cancer screening, and therapeutic intervention.
Test & Procedure Info
Clear, patient-friendly information to help you prepare for any upcoming procedure - from dietary preparation to what to expect on the day.
WHERE TO FIND US
Consulting Locations
SYDNEY
Chatswood Endoscopy
Chatswood, Sydney NSW
Public & private patients
GRIFFITH
St Vincents Private Hospital Griffith
Griffith, NSW
Private patients
FOR REFERRING GPS
Dr Chetwood welcomes referrals from general practitioners for both consultation and direct access endoscopic procedures. A detailed referral letter assists in prioritising appointment urgency and ensuring the best outcome for your patient.
Making a referral is straightforward
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Prepare your referral
Include relevant history, investigations and reason for referral.
Contact the rooms
Call or fax to discuss urgency
and book a time.
Direct access option
Suitable patients may proceed direct to procedure without prior consultation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Training & Credentials
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery
Specialist diagnosis and ongoing management of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and related conditions, including access to advanced biologic therapies.
FRACP
Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Physicians
The highest specialist qualification in internal medicine in Australia and New Zealand, requiring years of advanced training and examination.
BSc
Bachelor of Science
An intercalated science degree, deepening research skills and scientific understanding alongside clinical training.
Advanced IBD Training
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Subspecialty training in IBD management including biologic therapies, treat-to-target strategies and disease monitoring.
DTM&H
Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene
Specialist diploma in tropical and travel medicine, including infectious gastroenterological conditions.
Intestinal Ultrasound
Point-of-Care Imaging
Specialist accreditation in intestinal ultrasound - a rapidly growing non-invasive tool for real-time assessment of bowel disease.
Research
Dr Chetwood is active in medical research, aiming to advance the frontiers of medical care: (54 publications, 335 citations to date)
WHAT WE OFFER
Specialist Interests
Dr Chetwood's clinical work spans the full range of gastroenterology, with particular depth in the following areas.
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diagnosis and long-term management of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including access to advanced biologic and small molecule therapies. A treat-to-target approach guides all IBD care.
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Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopy
Gastroscopy and colonoscopy for investigation of symptoms, bowel cancer screening, polyp detection and removal, and a range of therapeutic interventions.
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Intestinal Ultrasound
Non-invasive, bedside imaging to assess bowel wall thickness, vascularity and disease activity in real time. An important complement to endoscopy for IBD monitoring without radiation exposure.
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Expert Gastroenterology Care
Assessment and management of reflux disease, coeliac disease, functional bowel disorders (including IBS), liver conditions, and the broad spectrum of gastrointestinal complaints.
