Peter J. Lewindon is a paediatric gastroenterologist based in South Brisbane, working from 501 Stanley St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia.
Peter looks after babies, kids and teenagers with stomach, gut and liver conditions. This includes things like ongoing tummy pain and bowel problems, reflux and swallowing issues, and liver problems that can affect how a child grows and feels day to day.
In many cases, families come in because symptoms are worrying or keep coming back. Peter helps families sort out what might be going on, and what the next steps could be. He also supports children who need tests, including endoscopy and colonoscopy, and he works with the team around each child’s care plan.
Liver and bile duct conditions are a big part of paediatric gastro work. Peter cares for children who may have issues such as biliary atresia, cholangitis, cholestasis, sclerosing cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis, and cirrhosis. At times, that care can include supporting children and families when liver function is affected, and when transplant pathways are being considered.
He also looks after kids with bowel inflammation, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as colitis in general. For some children, it’s linked to infections like viral gastroenteritis, while for others it’s part of a longer-term gut condition that needs steady follow-up.
Some referrals are about feeding and digestion too. Peter supports children who have gastroesophageal reflux (including reflux in infants) and those with swallowing difficulty. He also looks after children who use a gastrostomy, and he can help manage how feeding and digestion are handled day to day.
Paediatric care means the small details matter. Peter aims to keep things calm and clear, so families know what’s happening and why. Over time, he helps children and their carers feel more confident with treatment, monitoring and any required procedures.
As a doctor in this field, Peter keeps up with current paediatric gastro research and new treatment approaches, so care can stay up to date as guidelines change and new evidence comes through.
