Ali Jafer
Ali Jafer

Ali Jafer

Dr

Specialities

Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

Medical expertise and background of Dr Ali Jafer

Qualifications
MB ChB 1986 Baghdad; FRACP 2005

Title or Designation
Gastroenterologist and Endoscopist

Special Clinical Interests

Dr. Jafer has an interest in upper and lower gastrointestinal diseases, IBD, IBS, colorectal cancer screening and gastrointestinal bleeding/anaemia.  He subspecialises in capsule endoscopy and is an accredited preferred provider for Southern Cross Health Society.

Professional Profile

Dr. Jafer completed his post-qualification training in Auckland in general medicine and gastroenterology. After obtaining his FRACP, he worked at Middlemore hospital as a consultant then did his post-graduate training at the Royal Free hospital in London on luminal gastroenterology and trained on capsule endoscopy, CT colonography, and colorectal screening.

Since February 2008 he has been employed as a specialist gastroenterologist and physician at Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) Waitemata. He also works in private at Waitemata Gastroenterology, Takapuna, and Henderson Medical Centre.

Full Registration Date
27 June 1996

Vocational Scope
Internal Medicine

Current Membership of Professional/other bodies

I am currently a member of the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology

I am also president of the capsule endoscopy club, previous Clinical Director of WDHB Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Department, and Clinical Director of Waitemata Endoscopy.

Practising at
Waitemata Endoscopy North, 212 Wairau Road, Wairau Valley, 0627
Waitemata Endoscopy West, 53 Lincoln Road, Henderson, 0610
North Shore Hospital, Auckland
Waitakere Hospital, Auckland

Consulting at
Waitemata Gastroenterology – Phone 09 920 6746 for appointments on the North Shore and West Auckland
Henderson Medical Centre

Why Choose Our Service?

Top Rated

Top Rated

Auckland and New Zealand best gastroenterologist and surgeons providing the latest endoscopy care.

Integrated Care

Integrated Care

Our multi-disciplinary team approach means that we can better manage the full range of gastroenterology conditions, including complex and teriary conditions.

Low costs

Low costs

Affiliated provider for Southern Cross Health Insurance. No or low out of pocket with all insurance companies. Afforable self funding.