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Dr Michael Miros M.B., B.S (1st Class Hons.,Qld) F.R.A.C.P., OAM
Dr Miros graduated from The University of Queensland with First Class Honours in 1982 and did his physician training at the Princess Alexandra Hospital becoming a gastroenterologist and physician in 1990.
Following this, he worked overseas at The Kings Hospital, London working in the Liver Transplant Unit. Currently Dr Miros’ main research interests are Barrett’s oesophagus with the use of magnification upper endoscopy to detect early dysplasia and screening colonoscopies to prevent colorectal cancer.
He has been instrumental in the development of using Indigo carmine (blue dye) spraying of the colon using a specialised technique to improve the detection of colorectal polyps. Dr Miros visits at the Southside Endoscopy Centre and Brisbane Endoscopy Services in McCullough Centre.
He currently performs magnification upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy and the use of chromoendoscopy and Given Enteroscopy Capsule Studies to detect small bowel pathology.
In June 2018, Dr Miros received an OAM – Order of Australia Medal for his service to Medicine – particularly to Gastroenterology. Dr Miros said he was “humbled” to be recognised for his service. “My goal has always been to bring world-class colonoscopy techniques to the local community”.
Dr Hadi Moattar MBBS, FRACP
Dr. Hadi Moattar is a distinguished clinical Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with a special interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Coeliac Disease, Eosinophilic Oesophagitis, and Luminal Endoscopy and Polypectomy. He employs NBI light during colonoscopy (virtual chromoendoscopy) to detect subtle lesions, including sessile serrated lesions.
Dr. Moattar earned his Medical Degree with distinction from Tehran University in 2004. His career spans various hospitals in the United Kingdom and Queensland. In 2016, he completed his Gastroenterology and Hepatology Fellowship, having trained at the Mater Adult Hospital, The Prince Charles Hospital, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, and Townsville Hospital.
Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Moattar served as an Inflammatory Bowel Disease Fellow at the renowned IBD Centre - The Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, WA. This fellowship enriched his skills in managing complex IBD patients.
From 2018 to 2022, Dr. Moattar was a staff Gastroenterologist at Gold Coast University Hospital. He has since transitioned to full-time private practice. Dr. Moattar remains committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in his field. Throughout his career, he has actively participated in quality assurance projects and audits, presenting his findings at national and international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
Dr Shahram Safa M.D., F.R.A.C.P.
Dr. Safa is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist with a specialised focus on complex endoscopic procedures, particularly the removal of large and challenging colonic polyps and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). In 2005, he achieved top ranking in the Iranian National Gastroenterology Exam, which led to a prestigious scholarship for advanced training in ERCP and EUS at renowned institutions in Germany and Australia (Concord Hospital, Sydney).
Dr. Safa completed his fellowship in gastroenterology with the Australian College of Physicians in 2013, further solidifying his expertise in the field.
With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Safa has worked as a full-time Gastroenterologist at Logan Hospital, where he established the Endoscopic Ultrasound and ERCP services. He is an integral member of the Logan Interventional and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) team. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Safa is passionate about education and mentoring the next generation of Gastroenterologists, frequently leading endoscopy training sessions for junior Doctors.
His clinical interests include the endoscopic removal of large colon polyps using the Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) technique. Dr. Safa regularly performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, and polypectomy procedures.
Dr. Safa lives in South East Brisbane with his wife, a Dietitian with a special interest in Gastroenterology, and their two daughters. Outside of medicine, Dr. Safa enjoys various sports, particularly cycling and swimming. He was also the captain of his university volleyball team.
Dr. Safa continues to offer his expertise at Brisbane Endoscopy Services and Southside Endoscopy Centre, where he also provides specialised consultations.