Miami Private Hospital · Gold Coast
Colonoscopy on the Gold Coast.
Colonoscopy at Miami Private Hospital with Dr Goutham Sivasuthan and the Colonoscopy Brisbane team.
No-gap applies to Dr Goutham’s specialist fee when your cover is confirmed; hospital, anaesthetic and pathology charges may still apply. Fixed self-funded prices assume a valid Medicare card. We confirm your costs in writing.
GP referral required. We review your referral and send you a written cost estimate before confirming your date.
Dr Goutham SivasuthanSpecialist Endoscopic SurgeonFRACS · GESA-accredited
Is colonoscopy the right next step?
A GP may recommend colonoscopy after a positive bowel-screening (FIT) result, unexplained bleeding or iron-deficiency anaemia, a lasting change in bowel habit, or because of your personal or family history.
A positive bowel-screening result
A positive bowel screening test means blood was found in the sample. It does not diagnose cancer. Your GP will discuss further assessment, usually a colonoscopy.
Symptoms that have not settled
Speak with your GP about bleeding, iron-deficiency anaemia or a lasting change in bowel habit.
Your history and follow-up
Previous polyps, inflammatory bowel disease and the findings from an earlier colonoscopy can also change when another procedure is due. The timing depends on your health history and previous results.
Colonoscopy, polyp removal and gastroscopy are all performed at Miami Private Hospital.
Colonoscopy can investigate symptoms and allow suitable polyps to be removed. Risks include bleeding, a tear in the bowel wall and problems related to sedation. The examination can occasionally be incomplete or miss abnormalities. Dr Goutham will discuss the benefits, risks and alternatives for your circumstances.
Heavy or ongoing bleeding, fainting, black or tarry bowel motions, severe abdominal pain, chest pain or a sudden serious deterioration need urgent medical assessment.
Call Triple Zero (000) in an emergency. Do not wait for an online booking or enquiry to be answered.
Know the cost
before you book.
Gold Coast fees are the same as our Brisbane fees. We confirm every figure in writing before you decide.
With private hospital cover
No-gap
specialist fee.
No-gap applies to Dr Goutham’s specialist fee for colonoscopy or gastroscopy when your cover is confirmed. Hospital excess, anaesthetist and pathology charges may still apply.
Your questions about costsSelf-funded colonoscopy
Fixed procedure price$1,650for colonoscopy
Hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist included
These prices assume a valid Medicare card. Pathology and the pre-procedure consultation are separate; your written quote lists those costs.
Combined procedures are offered when both are clinically indicated.
See the Gold Coast colonoscopy cost guide for what is included and what to check with your health fund.
Cost guideFrom referral
to results.
Our team arranges your booking and preparation. Your procedure takes place at Miami Private Hospital.
- 1
Referral and booking
Request a date online or call us. Your GP can send the referral through our secure referral form, before or after you request a date.
- 2
Clinical review
Dr Goutham reviews whether colonoscopy is suitable and whether you need a consultation first. We contact you directly to confirm the plan.
- 3
Costs and preparation
You receive a written cost estimate and your bowel preparation, fasting and medicine instructions.
- 4
Procedure day
Your admission details confirm when to arrive at Miami Private Hospital, what to bring and how you will get home after sedation.
- 5
Results and follow-up
Your GP receives the procedure report on the day. We follow up with you about the findings, pathology results and any future checks you need.
Your procedure
with Dr Goutham.
Dr Goutham Sivasuthan, Specialist Endoscopic Surgeon, reviews the referral, recent results, medicines and relevant health history before a procedure is confirmed. Many people can have the procedure without a separate consultation. For some people, a consultation, further information or referral to another specialist is needed first.
AHPRA MED0002000354. Fee arrangements apply only to procedures personally performed by Dr Goutham. The complexity of your procedure and the care you need can affect whether the fixed-price option is suitable. We confirm your fees in writing before you decide whether to book.
Meet Dr GouthamYour visit to
Miami Private Hospital.
24 Hillcrest ParadeMiami QLD 4220
Miami Private Hospital is an independently operated, Queensland Health-licensed private hospital. Colonoscopy Brisbane handles your referral, booking, fees, preparation and results. The hospital handles your admission on the day.
- Before you goYour booking instructions cover bowel preparation, fasting, medicines and the time you need to arrive. Read the bowel preparation guide for background.
- Getting homeSedation affects driving and decision-making. An adult needs to take you home, and your admission information explains the no-driving period.
- Facility detailsUse the Miami Private Hospital visit guide for the address, contacts and what to bring. Contact our practice with questions about your procedure, preparation or results.
A positive FIT does not mean you have bowel cancer.
A positive FIT means blood was detected in the sample. Most people with a positive result do not have cancer, but the result needs a timely colonoscopy to find the cause. Polyps found during the procedure can usually be removed at the same time.
Include the FIT report and any recent blood results with your referral, or bring them to your appointment. Read more about bowel screening, or send your GP the Gold Coast GP referral guide.
Common
questions.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call 07 3733 1551
Do I need a GP referral?
Yes. A current GP referral is needed for Medicare and for the clinical review. You can request a date first and send the referral afterwards, or ask your GP to use our online referral form.
What does no-gap cover?
No-gap applies to Dr Goutham’s specialist fee when your cover is confirmed. Hospital excess, anaesthetist and pathology charges may still apply. We confirm your cover and costs in writing before your procedure.
Will I need a consultation before colonoscopy?
Not always. Dr Goutham reviews your referral and available records first. You may need a consultation to discuss why the test is needed, your medicines or health history, or the risks of anaesthesia. Self-funded patients have a pre-procedure consultation, which attracts a Medicare rebate.
Where will the procedure take place?
At Miami Private Hospital, 24 Hillcrest Parade, Miami QLD 4220. The visit guide has the hospital’s contacts and what to expect on the day.
When will I receive my results?
Dr Goutham discusses the initial findings with you after the procedure, and your GP receives the report the same day. If tissue or polyps go to pathology, we follow up with you and your GP once the result is back.
Can I have a gastroscopy at the same time?
Yes, if both tests are needed. They can be done in one session at Miami Private Hospital. No-gap applies to Dr Goutham’s specialist fee when your cover is confirmed; hospital excess, anaesthetist and pathology charges may still apply. The self-funded price is $1,950 for patients with a valid Medicare card. It includes the hospital, surgeon and anaesthetist; pathology and the pre-procedure consultation are separate.
Referring a Gold Coast patient?
Use the secure online referral form. Your patient can request a date before or after you send the referral. You receive the procedure report on the day.
Ready to book on
the Gold Coast?
Request a date online, ask your GP to send the referral, or call us with a question. Before we confirm your procedure, we check your cover, complete the clinical review and send you a written estimate.
You can request a date before sending your referral. We need a valid GP referral before your procedure.
Part of
Colonoscopy Brisbane.
Colonoscopy Brisbane’s practice team handles your Gold Coast booking with Dr Goutham. Our website also has information about gastroscopy, capsule endoscopy and the Gut Health Hub.