Dr David Whitaker
MBBS (Qld) FRACP

Northern Rivers Gastroenterology, Suites 8&9, Level 3, St Vincent's Specialist Medical Centre, 20 Dalley Street, LISMORE NSW 2480

Phone: 02 6622 0388
Fax: 02 6621 9018
Email: [email protected]

Please phone On Call Gastroenterologist for any urgent referrals.

In 2005 Dr Whitaker relocated to the Lismore/Ballina area and joined Northern Rivers Gastroenterology.

Dr Whitaker is available for Consultation for general gastroenterology & hepatology.

Areas of interest include:

  • Consultation for GI symptoms in general gastroenterology including reflux, inflammatory bowel disease ,coeliac disease, iron deficiency, altered bowel habit, dysphagia and others as well as Capsule Endoscopy & Peg insertion
  • Consultation for general gastroenterology & hepatology
  • Inflammatory bowel disease.
  • Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis
  • Capsule Endoscopy – at our Lismore Rooms
  • Irritable bowel syndrome

Referrals to Dr Whitaker at Northern Rivers Gastroenterology via your GP or specialist.

All private procedures are billed No-Gap to your health fund. Private uninsured options are available for a fee.

Direct access for colonoscopy and gastroscopy available to patients meeting the criteria.

Professional Certifications/Affiliations: 

Dr Whitaker is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and full member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA), American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the GE Society of Australia,and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.

Fully qualified and accredited/continuously reaccredited in endoscopy and colonoscopy (Gastroenterology Society of Australia) and exceed requirements with Royal Australian College of Physicians Continuous Professional Development.