
Dr John Wyeth
Specialist
Qualifications
MB ChB 1983 Otago; FRACP 1991; MD 1995 Otago
Profile
I am involved with medical student teaching as an honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer for Wellington School of Medicine. I have an ongoing interest in research, and my MD thesis was looking at the effects of fibre metabolism in the colon, which has relevance for the understanding of diet, the microbiome and health.
In addition to my clinical practice I am the Regional Clinical Lead for Bowel Cancer Screening, Central Region. Previously I have held the role of Medical Director of PHARMAC and I am a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
Interests
- Bowel cancer screening
- Inflammatory bowel disease (adult and paediatric)
- Management of undiagnosed abdominal pain
- Assessment of altered bowel habit and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
- Functional gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome.
- Motility disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux and atypical presentations with chest pain and cough.
Title or Designation
Gastroenterologist, Gastroenterology
Full NZ Registration Date
29 January 1985
Vocational Scope
Internal Medicine
Contact Details
Dr John Wyeth is available at the following services:
Private Services
Dr John Wyeth
This service is available at the following locations:
Bowen Specialist Medical Centre, 98 Churchill Drive, Crofton Downs, Wellington
Phone
(04) 479 8261
Fax
(04) 479 9084
Healthlink EDI : acurityh for Bowen Specialist Medical Centre
Southern Cross Specialist Centre, 90 Hanson Street, Newtown, Wellington
Phone
(04) 910 2178
Fax
(04) 389 5230
Healthlink EDI : wgtnmspc for Southern Cross Specialist Centre
The Rutherford Clinic
This service is available at the following location:
2 Connolly Street, Lower Hutt
Phone
(04) 903 2900
Fax
(04) 903 2901
Email
Website
Private Surgical Services
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital - Gastrointestinal Procedures
This service is available at the following location:
Southern Cross Wellington Hospital
Healthlink EDI
wgtnmspc
Website
healthcare.southerncross.co.nz/our-healthcare-services/wellington
Phone: +64 4 910 2160
Fax: +64 4 910 2162
E-mail Address: