“At Universal Gastroenterology, we aim to provide an empathetic and professional service. The first step is to carefully listen to what the patient has to say and to clarify their concerns. We aim to provide a comprehensive approach to investigation, diagnosis and treatment informed by evidence-based medicine.”
Please contact our office on 03 9989 2777 to speak to our pleasant reception staff about booking in for a consultation.
Dr Arun Gupta, MBBS, FRACP, MD is a specialist gastroenterologist serving a large area of Melbourne, including Altona and surrounding suburbs. He studied medicine at the University of Melbourne (1998) and trained as a specialist in Melbourne, Sydney, and in Oxford (UK). Arun consults in Burwood, at Holmesglen Private Hospital in Moorabbin, and in Mornington. He holds an honorary appointment as clinical research fellow at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he also completed a research doctorate in 2014.
An expert in managing all aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology (liver problems) and pancreatico-biliary disease, Dr Gupta has a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis and dyspepsia, as well as functional gastrointestinal disorders. He takes a thorough and holistic approach, and personalises his recommendations to each patient.
Please see here for more information about endoscopic procedures that Dr Gupta performs. Arun is passionate about quality in endoscopy and has supervised many registrars (trainee specialists) to perform endoscopy competently and safely. He performs procedures at Cabrini Malvern, Holmesglen Private Hospital, Glen Iris Private, and at The Bays in Mornington.
A brief history of Altona North!
The eastern part of Altona North is mainly residential, and has been known as Altona East. The earliest subdivision appears to have been inspired by Walter and Marion Burley Griffin, with a garden-city radiating street layout west of Hanson Street. The hub is a street called The Circle, where the shopping centre is positioned. The main radiating streets are The Broadway, The Highway (now McIntosh Street) and Marion Street.
Subdivided in 1928, it remained virtually empty until the postwar years. In 1955 Gilbertson’s abattoir opened on the east side of Kyle Road along with a smallgoods factory. A large employer, the abattoir drew home builders to Altona North. Altona East primary school was opened in 1960 and continued until 2009. Altona North primary school (1965) is about 1 km west (237 pupils, 2014).