Dr Ravinder Ogra - Gastroenterologist & Interventional Endoscopist

Ormiston Hospital Specialist Centre & Consulting Suites, 125 Ormiston Road, Flat Bush, Auckland

Contact Details

Phone (09) 271 3305
Fax (09) 277 0769
Mobile 021 162 2929
Email reception@ormistonspecialists.co.nz

Healthlink EDI: ogragast

Street Address

125 Ormiston Road
Flat Bush
Auckland
Auckland 2016

Postal Address

Ormiston Specialists Centre
Ground Floor
125 Ormiston Road
Flat Bush 2016

Description

Qualifications: MBBS: MD: FRACP: AGAF: FASGE

I have been in New Zealand since 1995. I trained as a specialist in internal medicine in Kashmir, India. After coming to New Zealand I completed dual training in gastroenterology & internal medicine. I have been working as a specialist gastroenterologist since 2001. I am a member of Australia & New Zealand Endoscopy Leaders Forum.

Apart from the general aspects of general gastroenterology & hepatology I specialise in advanced interventional endoscopy.

Subspecialties

Apart from the general aspects of general gastroenterology & hepatology I specialise in advance interventional endoscopy.

Special Skills:

  1. Removal of large colorectal polyps and early tumours ( EMR and ESD)
  2. Endoscopic eradication of Barrett's
  3. Endoscopic resection of early oesophageal, gastric and colonic malignancy
  4. Insertion & removal of GI stents
  5. Endoscopic palliation of GI tumours
  6. Single balloon enteroscopy
  7. Endoscopic treatment of Gastrointestinal leaks
  8. Argon plasma coagulation for GAVE & radiation proctitis
  9. Endoscopic management of obesity
  10. Intragastric balloon treatment for obesity
  11. Management of complications of obesity surgery
  12. POEM (Endoscopic treatment of Achalasia)
  13. Z-POEM (Endoscopic treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum)
  14. G-POEM (Endoscopic treatment of Gastroparesis)
  15. STER ( Endoscopic removal of Submucosal Gastrointestinal Masses) 
  16. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's, early cancers

 

Endoscopy Procedures Done at:

  1. Ormiston Hospital Endoscopy
    • Phone: (09) 926 5848          
    • Fax: (09) 926 5849
  2. Franklin Hospital Endoscopy
    • Phone: (09) 220 4880
    • Email:

 

Clinics at:

  1. Franklin Specialists Centre
    • Phone: (09) 220 4880
    • Email:
  2. Ormiston Specialists
    • Phone: (09) 271 3305
    • Fax: (09) 277 0769

Professional Memberships & Other Positions: 

  1. Clinical Head Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Middlemore Hospital
  2. Fellow Royal Australasian College of Physicians
  3. Member NZ Society of Gastroenterology
  4. Member American Gastroenterology Association
  5. Member American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. Director Ormiston Hospital
  7. Director Franklin Hospital

 

What is Gastroenterology?

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine that looks at diseases of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach, small and large intestines (bowel), liver, gallbladder and pancreas. 

The oesophagus is the tube that joins your mouth with your stomach. It is a muscular tube that contracts to push the food through when you swallow.

The stomach is where food is broken down by acid and emptied into your intestines. The stomach has special cells lining its wall to protect it from these acids.

The intestines consist of the small intestine (duodenum, jejunum and ileum – different sections of small intestine) and the large intestine (colon).  As food passes through the small intestine, nutrients are broken down and absorbed.  When it passes into the colon, water is absorbed.  The waste that is left is passed as faeces (poo).

The liver is roughly the size of a football and is on your right side just under your ribs. It stores vitamins, sugar and iron which are used by cells in the body for energy. It also clears the body of waste products and drugs, produces substances that are used to help blood clot and aid the immune system, and produces bile which aids in digestion.

The pancreas is an elongated organ that lies in the back of the mid-abdomen. It is responsible for producing digestive juices and certain hormones, including insulin, the main hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar.
 
A gastroenterologist is a doctor specialising in the field of medicine which involves these closely related organs.
 
What is Endoscopy?
Endoscopy is the process of looking inside body cavities, using a very tiny camera attached to the end of a long, flexible tube (endoscope). Images from the camera are sent to a television monitor so that the doctor can direct the movement of the endoscope. It is also possible to pass different instruments through the endoscope to allow small samples or growths to be removed.
Endoscopy allows a doctor to make a diagnosis either by seeing directly what is causing the problem or by taking a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope (biopsy).
Endoscopy can also be used as a treatment e.g. for removal of swallowed objects in the oesophagus (food pipe), healing of lesions etc.

Consultants

Referral Expectations

Your GP will refer you to me if they are concerned that you have problems that require a specialist opinion regarding the diagnosis or treatment of the condition. 
 
Before coming to your appointment, you may be asked to undergo tests such as blood tests, urine tests or stool/faeces tests (you collect a sample of your urine or poo for analysis).
 
At your appointment, a history of your symptoms will be taken as well as a review of any medications you are on (please bring these with you).  You will then be examined which may involve, depending on your complaints, a rectal examination. This involves the insertion of the doctor’s finger or a tube into your bottom to examine the inside.
You may be referred on for some of the following radiology tests, depending on your condition: ultrasound scan, CT scan or MRI.

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Languages Spoken

English, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu

Procedures / Treatments

Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Liver biopsy
Hepatitis
Cirrhosis
Peptic ulcers
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Gastric Balloon for Management of Obesity
Radiofrequency Ablation of Barrett's
Endoscopic Treatment of Early GI Cancers
Stent Placement
Endoscopic Dilatation after Sleeve Gastrectomy
POEM (Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy) for Achalasia
Z-POEM For Zenker's Diverticulum
G-POEM (Gastric Pyloromyotomy) for management of Gastroparesis
Endoscopic Outlet reduction of Wide Gastric Bypass
STER
EFTR (Endoscopic Full thickness Resection of difficult to resect GI pathology)
ESD (Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection)

Travel Directions

Ormiston: You can visit us by following Ti Rakau Drive until it intersects Chapel Road. Turn right at these lights and continue straight until you reach the rooftop carpark. This is the second right hand turn on the road as you're driving along.
Franklin Specialist Suites: 149 Manukau Road, Pukekohe This is situated in the building in front of the hospital towards Manukau Road. 

 

 

Public Transport

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Website

www.ormistonspecialists.co.nz/

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