Dr. Arun Naik is a Consultant Colorectal Surgeon at Gold Coast University Hospital and Gold Coast Private Hospital. He holds a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Australia and has furthered his expertise with a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery at Gold Coast University Hospital. Following this, Dr. Naik completed an additional fellowship in lower gastrointestinal cancer surgery at Australia’s leading cancer institution, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, located within the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre in Melbourne.
Dr. Naik also holds a Master’s in Surgery and has completed advanced training, including a Doctoral degree (MCh, Magister Chirurgiae) in Surgical Oncology. Through this advanced training, he gained extensive experience in surgeries for lower gastrointestinal and pelvic malignancies. His primary clinical focus is on colorectal cancers, where he combines his advanced surgical skills with a commitment to optimal patient outcomes. He is trained to perform laparoscopic and Robotic Colorectal surgeries.
Dr. Arun Naik has extensive experience in training medical students, surgical trainees, and colorectal surgery fellows, contributing significantly to the development of future surgeons. He has delivered numerous presentations at both national and international conferences and has authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals
What to bring to your Appointment?
- Referral from your Doctor
- Test results, if any
- Records of any previous treatment or colonoscopies
- List of current medications
- Medicare card
- Private Health Insurance details
Non-urgent appointments are usually made weeks or sometimes months in advance. Urgent appointments are given determined by the seriousness of the condition. Your doctor can liaise with Dr Naik if necessary.
Please ring if you are unable to keep your appointment. Late cancellations or failure to attend appointments mean other patients waiting for an appointment cannot be seen earlier. Occasionally, some patients have complex problems and take longer than the expected time to consult. We apologise for any delay you may experience.
What to expect
Dr Naik will discuss your condition and will usually perform an examination, which may include a rectal examination. No preparation is usually required.
DVA Patients
Please let Dr Naik’s staff know if you require DVA transport for your appointment. They are happy to arrange this for you and will telephone for a DVA car to take you home after your consultation.
Your Colonoscopy
Medicare Australia has introduced changes to colonoscopy funding and some patients may no longer be eligible (including those with private health insurance). Please speak to our staff for more information and whether this change affects you.
Colonoscopy is a day surgery procedure performed in hospital. You will receive your bowel preparation kit*, admission and fasting times and other instructions at your consultation or after your colonoscopy is confirmed.
(Preparation kit cost is not claimable by Medicare Australia)
You will need someone to take you home after your colonoscopy and you should not drive or work until at least the following day.
Please contact our office if you have any queries.
Your operation
Most patients are admitted to the hospital on the day of surgery. Admission and fasting times will be given to you by Dr Naik’s staff.
Patients having anorectal or colonic surgery may require some form of bowel preparation. This may involve an oral bowel preparation and is usually taken the day before your surgery. Some procedures require an enema and this will be given on admission to hospital.
Most surgical procedures will incur some out-of-pocket expenses. Where time permits, you will be sent an Estimate of Medical Fees outlining Dr Naik’s s charges for your surgery.
Medication instructions
Patients taking anticoagulant medications (eg ASPIRIN, WARFARIN, PRADAXA, XARELTO, ELIQUIS, PLAVIX) may need to stop these prior to surgery. Also, diabetic (INSULIN, FORXIGA, MEDFORMIN, JARDIANCE), arthritis and iron medications may also need to be ceased. Fish Oil tablets need to be stopped. Instructions will be provided and may vary with individual circumstances.
Please speak with Dr Naik if you have any concerns about any medications you are taking.
Useful Links
Here to support you on your journey to health – please find some more resources below:
Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand: cssanz.org
Gold Coast Private Hospital: goldcoastprivate.com.au
Pindara Private Hospital: pindaraprivate.com.au
Gold Coast University Hospital: goldcoast.health.qld.gov.au
Cancer Council Australia: cancer.org.au
Gold Coast Ostomy Association: goldcoastostomy.com.au