
Dr Thomas Caspritz
Specialist
Qualifications
State Exam Med 2002 Hannover; Spec Cert (Int Med) 2008 Nordrhein; Spec Cert (Int Med & Gastro) 2010 Nordrhein; FRACP 2014
Profile
Thomas is an experienced gastroenterologist and endoscopist with dual training in gastroenterology and internal medicine, along with additional expertise in nutritional medicine. He is dedicated to providing personalised, high-quality care — from thorough assessments and accurate diagnoses to tailored treatments for a wide range of digestive and gastrointestinal (GI) conditions.
He is accredited by the New Zealand Conjoint Committee for Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy and is skilled in diagnostic procedures, including Video Capsule Endoscopy (PillCam) and Hydrogen Breath Testing. Since 2020, he has served as the Clinical Lead and accredited Endoscopist for the National Bowel Screening Programme (NBSP) in South Canterbury.
Interests
- Endoscopy: Gastroscopy, Colonoscopy, Bowel Cancer Screening, PillCam video capsule
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Reflux/Indigestion
- Small bowel assessment
- Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), breath testing
- Liver disease
Title or Designation
Gastroenterologist
Post-Fellowship Training
Training & Experience:
- Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGAF) - 2020
- Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) - 2014
- Specialist Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, Germany - 2010
- Specialist Internal Medicine, Germany - 2008
- Certificate Nutritional Medicine, Germany - 2008
- Qualification preclinical Emergency/Rescue Medicine, Germany - 2005
- Dr. Med.,(summa cum laude) Germany - 2004
Full NZ Registration Date
11 August 2014
Vocational Scope
Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
Dr Thomas Caspritz is available at the following services:
Private Services
Aorangi Surgical Group
This service is available at the following location:
43 York Street, Seaview, Timaru
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Phone
(03) 688 4447
Healthlink EDI
aorangis
MacMurray Centre - Christchurch
This service is available at the following location:
122 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch
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Phone
(03) 662 9290
Healthlink EDI
macmchch
Email
Website
Thomas Caspritz - Gastroenterologist
This service is available at the following locations:
43 York Street, Seaview, Timaru
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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Phone
(03) 688 4447
Healthlink EDI
aorangis
Email
Website
122 Heaton Street, Merivale, Christchurch
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
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Phone
(03) 662 9290
Healthlink EDI
aorangis
Email
Website
