Specialist digestive care that starts with listening.
Expertise matters. So does being heard. Comprehensive gastroenterology and hepatology care with an emphasis on listening carefully, communicating clearly and helping patients understand their condition and treatment options.
Dr Midhun John
MBChB (UCT) · FCP(SA) · MMed (Internal Medicine) · Cert Gastroenterology(SA) · HIV Dip Man SA
Netcare Garden City Hospital · Johannesburg
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Specialist care across gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary conditions.
IBD · EUS · Manometry
Particular interests in inflammatory bowel disease, endoscopic ultrasound, and oesophageal manometry and analysis.
Listening & Communication
Time to understand your symptoms, explain investigations clearly and make treatment decisions together.
Specialist expertise. Personal care.
A broad gastroenterology and hepatology practice grounded in careful listening, clear explanations and shared decision-making.
Dr Midhun John is a specialist Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a broad interest in digestive and liver health.
After obtaining his MBChB from the University of Cape Town, he completed his internship at Frere Hospital in East London, followed by community service at Bheki Mlangeni District Hospital in Soweto. He then undertook specialist physician training within the University of the Witwatersrand academic circuit, with experience across Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, Helen Joseph Hospital and Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, before completing his subspecialist training in Medical Gastroenterology at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. His gastroenterology training also included experience in complex liver disease and liver transplantation through the Wits Donald Gordon Liver Unit.
Dr John enjoys the breadth of gastroenterology and hepatology and cares for a wide range of gastrointestinal, liver, pancreatic and biliary conditions, with special interests in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and oesophageal manometry and analysis.
Listening. Understanding. Explaining.
Good medical care begins with listening. Digestive symptoms can be complex and may affect many aspects of everyday life. Dr John aims to give patients the opportunity to tell their story, understand their concerns and feel heard.
Clear communication is equally important. Investigations, diagnoses and treatment options are explained in understandable language so that patients can take part in decisions about their care.
The aim: thoughtful, evidence-based specialist care built around the individual patient.
Conditions treated
Comprehensive general gastroenterology and hepatology care, with special interests in IBD, EUS, and oesophageal manometry and analysis.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including diagnosis, long-term management and assessment of acute flares.
Learn about IBD care →
Liver disease & hepatology
Abnormal liver tests, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, autoimmune and other chronic liver disorders.
Learn about liver care →
Reflux & swallowing
Reflux, swallowing difficulty, peptic ulcer disease and other upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Learn about upper GI care →
Pancreas & bile ducts
Pancreatitis, pancreatic lesions and cysts, gallstone-related disease and biliary disorders.
Learn about pancreatic & biliary care →General gastroenterology
Abdominal pain, diarrhoea, constipation, coeliac disease, anaemia, gastrointestinal bleeding and other digestive disorders.
Learn about general GI care →Procedures
Gastroscopy
Examination of the oesophagus, stomach and duodenum, with biopsy or treatment when indicated.
Learn about gastroscopy →Colonoscopy
Examination of the colon for symptoms, screening, inflammation, polyps and other abnormalities.
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Advanced endoscopy
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP for selected pancreatic and biliary conditions.
Learn about EUS & ERCP →
Oesophageal Manometry & Analysis
Assessment and analysis of oesophageal motility to help investigate swallowing difficulties and selected oesophageal symptoms.
Learn about manometry →
Video Capsule Endoscopy & Interpretation
A swallowable camera capsule can be used to examine the small bowel, with subsequent specialist review and interpretation of the recorded images.
Learn about capsule endoscopy →Urgent gastrointestinal care
Specialist assessment and management of acute presentations including upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding, acute severe ulcerative colitis, acute liver-related presentations, acute pancreatitis and pancreaticobiliary emergencies, and other urgent gastrointestinal conditions.
Preparing for your visit
Practical guidance for consultations and procedures, including what to bring, medication considerations, endoscopy preparation and sedation arrangements.
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Contact & location
Dr Midhun John Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Netcare Garden City Hospital
35 Bartlett Road, Mayfair West, Johannesburg, 2092
Practice mobile: 073 650 8159
Hospital switchboard: 011 495 5000
Email: gastrodrjohn@gmail.com
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