“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 Mont Albert and the surrounding areas of Melbourne. He performs procedures at Cabrini Malvern, Holmesglen Private Hospital, Glen Iris Private, and at The Bays in Mornington. Arun consults at in Burwood, Moorabbin, and in Mornington. He holds an honorary appointment as clinical research fellow at The Royal Melbourne Hospital.
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 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.
A brief history of Mont Albert!
Mont Albert is a residential suburb 12 km east of Melbourne. It has an elevated situation, giving rise to the first part of its name, and the ‘Albert’ was probably inspired by Queen Victoria’s Consort, Prince Albert (1819-61).
In 1887 a residential subdivision south of the railway line and enclosing the present shopping centre was put up for sale. The subdivision was in anticipation of continuing land speculation, which was halted by the 1890s depression. Notwithstanding that event, a local progress association secured the provision of a railway station in 1891. Until houses came in any number, however, the land on the north side of the railway line was used by the Surrey Hills golf club (1892-1907).
The local shopping centre began to be built in about 1913, immediately south of the railway station. A tram service along Whitehorse Road, to the suburb’s north-eastern corner, was opened in 1915. Houses between the tram and railway lines are characterised as Edwardian, English Domestic Revival and Arts and Crafts traditions.