Allan D. Spigelman

Gastroenterologist

Male📍 Darlinghurst

About of Allan D. Spigelman

Allan D. Spigelman is a gastroenterologist who works at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.


His clinic care is mainly for people who need help with the digestive system, and also for families who live with inherited cancer risks. That can include conditions like Lynch syndrome and familial adenomatous polyposis, along with familial colorectal cancer in the family. He also looks after people with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, Cowden syndrome, and other inherited syndromes such as Turcot syndrome and Cowden-related conditions.


In day-to-day care, you’ll often see this focus turn into practical checks and investigations. Colonoscopy and endoscopy are key parts of how he helps. These tests can be used to check what’s going on, spot problems early, and plan the next steps when someone has symptoms or a higher risk because of family history.


He also supports patients dealing with cancers that can be linked to the gut and wider body systems. That can include colorectal cancer and, depending on the situation, cancers such as pancreatic cancer. At times, his work also crosses into care paths that relate to other linked conditions, including endometrial cancer, thyroid cancer, and prostate cancer.


Some profiles list a lot of conditions, but the core idea here stays the same: careful follow-up, clear explanations, and choosing the right tests. For families, that can mean taking family history seriously and helping map out a plan that fits around the person’s needs.


Experience-wise, the details in this profile don’t show specific years or roles. What is clear is the type of care provided through the services listed, including colonoscopy and endoscopy, and support for people with inherited cancer syndromes.


Education details aren’t shown on this profile. No specific information about research activities or clinical trials is listed here either, so it’s best to ask the team at St. Vincent’s directly if you want to know more about that side of care.


Overall, Allan Spigelman’s work centres on digestive health, cancer risk checks, and making sure patients and families get the monitoring they need, especially when inherited conditions are part of the story.

Services & Conditions Treated

Lynch SyndromeFamilial Adenomatous PolyposisFamilial Colorectal CancerMelasmaPeutz-Jeghers SyndromeRuvalcaba SyndromeBannayan-Riley-Ruvalcaba SyndromeBRCA Positive Breast CancerColonoscopyColorectal CancerCowden SyndromeEndometrial CancerEndoscopyLhermitte-Duclos DiseasePancreatic CancerPapillary Thyroid CancerProstate CancerThyroid CancerTriple-Negative Breast CancerTurcot Syndrome

Publications

1 total

Adenomas from individuals with pathogenic biallelic variants in the MUTYH and NTHL1 genes demonstrate base excision repair tumour mutational signature profiles similar to colorectal cancers, expanding potential diagnostic and variant classification applications.

Translational oncology • August 31, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Allan D. Spigelman offer?
Dr Spigelman provides colonoscopy and endoscopy, plus care for hereditary cancer syndromes such as Lynch syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), and Cowden and Peutz-Jeghers syndromes. His practice also covers cancers of the colon, pancreas, thyroid, breast, endometrium, and prostate.
What conditions does he treat or manage?
He helps with hereditary cancer syndromes (Lynch syndrome, FAP, Cowden, Peutz-Jeghers, and related risks) and various cancers including colorectal, pancreatic, thyroid, breast, endometrial, and prostate cancers. He also works on skin and other related conditions linked to genetic syndromes.
Where is Dr Spigelman based and how can I see him?
He works at St Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia. For appointments, you can check current clinic availability at that hospital location.
Does he perform screening and diagnostic procedures?
Yes. He offers colonoscopy and endoscopy as part of screening and diagnosis for conditions affecting the gut and related organs.
Who should consider seeing him?
Patients with a family history of hereditary cancer syndromes or cancers, or those needing evaluation and management of conditions like Lynch syndrome, FAP, Cowden syndrome, or Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, may benefit from his expertise.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring any medical records related to cancer or genetic conditions, lists of medications, family history of cancer, and prior test results if available. He may review your history and discuss testing or surveillance plans.