Peter J. Hewett is a Colorectal Surgeon based in Woodville South, South Australia. His clinic is at 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA, Australia. Peter looks after people who need support with conditions affecting the bowel and nearby areas, including the colon, rectum, and some other abdominal problems.
In day-to-day work, Peter helps manage colorectal issues where careful assessment and proper surgical care matter. That can include colorectal cancer, and also non-cancer problems that still cause a lot of discomfort and worry. Many people also see him for bowel symptoms that need tests to work out what’s going on, not just treatment after a diagnosis is already made.
Peter also works with endoscopy services. This includes colonoscopy, and other scope-based checks that help doctors see inside the bowel. In many cases, these tests are an important first step, especially when symptoms are new, getting worse, or not easily explained.
Surgery is only part of the picture. At times, patients need care for things like hernias, appendix cancer, or serious gut and abdomen-related conditions. He may also be involved in managing bowel obstruction or conditions that affect how the bowel moves, such as intestinal pseudo-obstruction. Some patients need treatment plans that bring relief while also keeping an eye on safety and recovery.
Peter’s work can include managing stoma care too, such as ileostomy, including support around the time it’s created and what comes next. He also deals with problems that involve fluid or tissue growth in the abdomen, including pseudomyxoma peritonei, as part of a broader treatment plan.
There are also less common, but serious, abdominal conditions that come up in colorectal and general surgical care. For example, Ogilvie syndrome and wandering spleen. On the acute side, he may treat sudden or severe pain related to abdominal illness, and handle situations like splenectomy when needed for the right diagnosis.
Peter keeps his clinical approach grounded and practical, with a focus on getting the right diagnosis, then working through treatment options that fit the situation. He also stays alert to wider health risks. That includes being mindful of infections, including pneumonia, and how illnesses like COVID-19 or SARS can affect recovery and care.
While the details of education and formal research work aren’t listed here, Peter’s overall practice covers both investigations and treatment across a range of colorectal and abdominal conditions. Clinical trials aren’t listed either, but the care is still guided by current medical standards and what’s needed for each patient’s case.