Associate Professor (Adj) Eric A. Wegman M.B.B.S., Ph.D., F.R.A.C.P, GIA, AMA

Clinical Gastroenterologist

Contact Information

Address: Level 10, 1 Newland Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022, Australia

Phone: (02) 9369 3666

Email: admissions@nssc.com.au

About Associate Professor Dr Wegman

Associate Professor (Adj) Dr. Eric Wegman is a highly experienced Clinical Gastroenterologist based in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. With a focused career, A/Prof Wegman has made significant contributions to the field of Gastroenterology through clinical practice, research, and education. He is the CEO, Director, and Owner of the Sydney Clinic for Gastrointestinal Diseases, incorporating the Newland Street Specialist Centre and Day Surgery.

Education
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Gastrointestinal Physiology, University of Sydney School of Medicine, 1993
  • Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 1985
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) with Honours, University of New South Wales, 1978
Professional Experience
  • CEO, Director, and Owner, Sydney Clinic for Gastrointestinal Diseases, Newland Street Specialist Centre and Day Surgery, 1992 - Present
  • Clinical Gastroenterologist, Newland Street Specialist Centre, 1992 - Present
  • Part-time Lecturer in Gastrointestinal Physiology, University of Sydney
Research and Publications
  • Associate Professor Dr Wegman has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals such as The Royal Society of Medicine, The American Journal of Physiology, The European Journal of Physiology, GUT, The Journal of Membrane Biology, and The Medical Journal of Australia. He has also contributed chapters to medical textbooks used by students in Australia and Germany.
Awards and Honors
  • NHMRC Scholarship awarded
  • Gastrointestinal Society of Australia (GESA) Scholarship
  • Ramacciotti Research Grant
  • Bushell Equipment Grant
  • University of Sydney Senate Member
  • Honored by the University of Sydney during sesquicentenary celebrations for service to the university
Special Interests
  • Diagnosis and management of Helicobacter pylori infection
  • Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Coeliac disease
  • Irritable bowel syndrome
  • Early detection of bowel cancer
  • Polyp surveillance
  • Bowel screening for the NBCSP
Professional Memberships
  • Royal Australasian College of Physicians (F.R.A.C.P)
  • Gastrointestinal Society of Australia (GIA)
  • Australian Medical Association (AMA)
  • Fellow Royal Society of Medicine
  • Member of the American College of Gastroenterology
  • Member of Association for Advancement of Science
Skills
  • Gastrointestinal endoscopy
  • Clinical research
  • Medical education
  • Patient-centered care
  • Leadership and management
Charities
  • A/Prof Wegman is a patron of Opera Australia and a supporter of the Ensemble Theatre
  • A/Prof Wegman is a supporter of local charitable institutions
Languages
  • English
  • French