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Dr Owen McKay

MBBS, FRACP

Gastroenterologist

Cheltenham, 3192

1 connection in healthcare

5

/5

(1 review)

Cheltenham, 3192

1 connection in healthcare

Areas of expertise

Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Oesophageal Cancer

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About Dr Owen McKay

Dr Owen McKay is a specialist Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with subspecialty expertise in complex therapeutic interventional endoscopy and pancreaticobiliary diseases. He provides comprehensive, evidence-based care for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions, combining clinical precision with a compassionate, patient-centred approach.

Dr McKay graduated in medicine from the University of Newcastle and completed foundational physician training at Royal North Shore Hospital before undertaking advanced gastroenterology training across major tertiary centres. To build advanced expertise in complex procedures, he completed two dedicated interventional endoscopy fellowships at leading Australian centres: Westmead Hospital (2020) and Monash Health (2021).

In addition to his clinical service across public and private hospital networks, Dr McKay is deeply engaged in translational research through Monash University, focusing on advanced endoscopic tissue sampling as a platform for comprehensive genomic profiling in pancreatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma. He actively mentors medical trainees, welcomes collaborative discussion with referring clinicians, and accommodates direct-access endoscopy and urgent referrals.

Dr McKay's expertise includes:

  • Diagnostic & Interventional Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS): Advanced imaging and targeted tissue acquisition
  • ERCP & SpyGlass Cholangioscopy: Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with direct visualization of biliary structures
  • Balloon Enteroscopy: Single and double-balloon techniques for deep small bowel evaluation
  • Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR): Advanced removal of large gastrointestinal polyps
  • Gastroscopy & Colonoscopy: Routine and diagnostic luminal procedures
  • Complex GI Bleeding: Endoscopic management of acute and obscure bleeding
  • Pancreaticobiliary Disorders: Evaluation and management of pancreatic cysts, gallstone disease, and biliary strictures
  • Oncological Surveillance: Pancreatic cancer and cholangiocarcinoma molecular profiling and gastrointestinal cancer detection
  • General Gastroenterology: Management of reflux disease, dysphagia, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Subspecialties

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative Colitis or Crohn's Disease
  • Advanced Endoscopy
  • Pancreaticobiliary Medicine (Bile Ducts & Pancreas)
  • Hepatology

Areas of expertise

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Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Oesophageal Cancer
Nausea and Vomiting
Pancreatitis
Swollen Stomach
Oesophagitis
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
Gastroparesis
Gastric (Stomach) Ulcers
Hiatus Hernia
Haemochromatosis
Video Consultation
Gastritis
Sigmoidoscopy
Cholestasis
Oesophageal Dilatation
Colitis (Ulcerative Colitis)
Gastroscopy
Constipation
Oesophageal Stent Insertion
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Oesophageal Cancer Screening
Enteroscopy
Fatty Liver Disease
Crohn's Disease
Endoscopic Ultrasonography (EUS)
Colonic Polyps
Fecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT)
Cirrhosis
Endoscopy
Food Intolerance
Diarrhoea
Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Colorectal Cancer
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection for Barrett's (EMR)
Bloating
Duodenal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Autoimmune Diseases
Colorectal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Barrett's Oesophagus
Colonoscopy
Achalasia
Cholangioscopy
Colonic Stent
GORD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Coeliac Disease
Gastric Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
Pelvic Pain
Capsule Endoscopy
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001668284


Education

Newcastle University

Medicine

Graduated


Qualifications

He completed his medical degree at the University of Newcastle and his foundational physician training at Royal North Shore Hospital. He then undertook advanced gastroenterology training at major tertiary centres, including Canberra Hospital and Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. To further his expertise in complex pancreaticobiliary and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, he completed two dedicated interventional endoscopy fellowships at leading Australian centres: Westmead Hospital (2020) alongside Professor Michael Bourke, and Monash Health (2021).


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Reserve Bank Health Society
  • Health Care Insurance
  • HCF
  • HBF
  • Health Partners
  • Medibank
  • Phoenix Health Fund
  • RT Health
  • Mildura Health Fund
  • Police Health
  • Transport Health
  • Navy Health
  • Qantas Assure
  • HIF
  • Medicare
  • Nurses & Midwives Health
  • Hunter Health Insurance
  • Australian Unity
  • Onemedifund
  • Latrobe Health Services
  • Nib
  • Australian Retirement Trust
  • Ahm
  • Westfund
  • Defence Health
  • Apia
  • Union Health
  • CUA Health
  • Myown
  • Bupa
  • Peoplecare
  • UniHealth
  • CBHS
  • Doctors’ Health Fund
  • Emergency Services Health
  • Frank Health Insurance
  • GMHBA
  • GU Health
  • Queensland Country Health Fund
  • Teachers Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    A$250
  • Follow-up appointment

    A$190
*May vary on location

Locations

FP Gastro

5 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham, Australia, 3192

5.00(1 review)

Opening hours

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Monday
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Areas of expertise

Bowel Cancer Screening
1
Upper Gastrointestinal Conditions (Oesophagus & Stomach)
Oesophageal Cancer

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Reviews

5
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28 Aug 2026

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Dr Owen McKay's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 1 review.

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Dr Owen McKay speaks English

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Dr Owen McKay primarily practices at FP Gastro, located at 5 Chesterville Road, Cheltenham, Australia, 3192
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