Michael J. Bourke is a gastroenterologist based in Camperdown, NSW, working out of the Edward Ford Building on Fisher Road. As a stomach and bowel doctor, he looks after people with problems that affect the oesophagus, stomach, and gut, including the upper and lower digestive tract.
In day-to-day care, Michael helps patients who need tests to find out what’s going on. This often involves endoscopy, where doctors look inside the body using a small camera. He also performs colonoscopy, which is commonly used to check the large bowel and help explain symptoms such as ongoing tummy pain, changes in bowel habits, or bleeding.
Many of his patients come in with concerns around colon and rectal health. That can include colorectal polyps, bowel cancer screening, and follow-up care when there’s a higher risk. He also works with people who have conditions linked to inherited bowel cancer, such as familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) and familial colorectal cancer. In some cases, this kind of care includes planning regular checks to lower risk over time.
Michael also treats conditions affecting the oesophagus and stomach. For example, Barrett’s oesophagus is a common reason for ongoing monitoring, and he helps manage issues like gastro-oesophageal reflux complications when they need a closer look. He may also assess swallowing problems such as achalasia, and look into signs of oesophageal cancer when needed.
When people have gastrointestinal bleeding, the cause needs to be found carefully. Endoscopy is one of the main ways doctors can check for sources of bleeding and guide treatment. Michael’s work also includes looking at inflammation and stomach-related problems that can show up in tests, especially when symptoms are persistent or come back.
His scope extends beyond the bowel to some pancreas-related conditions, including acute and chronic pancreatitis. He also sees patients who have hereditary pancreatitis, where family history can play a big part in long-term management.
Michael’s practice includes a range of procedures, and the focus is on getting the right answers, then making a sensible plan for follow-up. If you’re dealing with something new, or something that’s been on and off for a while, having a clear diagnosis and next steps can make things a lot easier.
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