Gastroenterology — Nelson Marlborough

Gastroenterology services for Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Nelson Marlborough provide investigations and treatment for disorders of the digestive system.


Contact us

Regular clinics are run at both Nelson Hospital and Wairau Hospital outpatient departments.

Nelson Hospital
Tipahi Street
Nelson 7010
Phone: 03 546 1800

Wairau Hospital
Hospital Road
Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 520 9999

Contact the gastroenterology department directly:


Services we provide

Digestive system disorders include:

  • colitis
  • colon polyps and cancer
  • hepatitis
  • irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
  • gallbladder and biliary tract disease
  • gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn)
  • nutritional problems
  • pancreatitis
  • peptic ulcer disease.

A gastroenterologist may need to conduct a gastroscopy or colonoscopy to examine the gastrointestinal tract.


Referral information

You may be referred to see a gastroenterologist by your healthcare provider or other specialist doctor.