Mark L. Bettington is a Gastroenterologist based in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, QLD. He looks after people who have problems with their gut and digestion, from day-to-day gut upset to more serious bowel conditions. If you’ve been dealing with ongoing symptoms, Mark can help work out what’s going on and what to do next.
Mark’s work often involves bowel health. That can include colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, and long-term conditions that raise the risk of growths in the colon. He also helps with inherited conditions such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and Turcot syndrome, where screening and management are important over time.
He also cares for inflammatory bowel disease. That includes Crohn’s disease, where the gut can become inflamed and cause pain, changes to bowel habits, and tiredness. In many cases, treatment is about getting symptoms under control, while also looking after nutrition and long-term gut health.
Digestion issues are a big part of his practice too. People may come in with malabsorption and ongoing problems absorbing nutrients, or with conditions like coeliac disease. At times, he also sees tropical sprue, which can affect how the body absorbs food, especially after time in certain regions.
Mark’s clinical work includes tests and procedures that help confirm what’s happening inside. This can include colonoscopy and endoscopy, and using these checks to find the cause of symptoms such as bleeding, persistent diarrhoea, weight loss, or persistent stomach discomfort. He also looks after chronic pancreatitis, where the pancreas doesn’t work properly and can lead to ongoing pain and digestion problems.
Over time, the goal stays the same: clear answers, practical steps, and careful follow-up. If you need monitoring after a colonoscopy, or you’re dealing with a long-term gut condition, Mark focuses on building a steady plan that fits around your life in Brisbane. For some people, that can include coordinating ongoing care around diet, gut symptoms, and prevention of future problems.
