Rhian Stavely is a Gastroenterologist based in 176 Furlong Road, Melbourne, VIC 3021, Australia. If your gut symptoms have been hanging around, or you’re dealing with something more complex, Rhian focuses on calm, practical care and clear next steps.
Gastroenterology covers a lot, from everyday tummy troubles to long-term conditions that need steady follow-up. Rhian looks after people with issues that can affect bowel movement, digestion, and gut comfort. This includes conditions such as Hirschsprung Disease and intestinal pseudo-obstruction, where the digestive system doesn’t work in the usual way.
At times, symptoms can also be linked with nerve or muscle function in the gut. Rhian cares for people with autonomic neuropathy and gastric dysmotility, and also supports those with gastroparesis, where the stomach doesn’t empty as it should. Short bowel syndrome is another area of care, where nutrition and digestion can become a big part of everyday life.
Inflammation and ongoing gut irritation are also part of the work. Rhian treats colitis and helps patients navigate flare-ups and recovery, along with viral gastroenteritis when it hits. The goal is to work out what’s going on, help with symptom control, and put a plan in place that fits around real life.
Some people also need support when digestion and other body systems overlap. Rhian has experience caring for people with gastric and gut-related complications seen with diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy, as well as concerns around pica, which can show up alongside other health issues.
Over time, Rhian’s work has centred on assessing symptoms, reviewing histories, and supporting ongoing management. Training is in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal medicine, with a focus on understanding how different parts of the digestive system work together.
Clinical trials and research activities are not listed here at the moment, so the approach is best described as standard clinical care and follow-up for people who need clear medical guidance. If you’re unsure whether your symptoms fit, it’s still worth booking an appointment to talk it through.
