Your Specialists
Intus is a group of medical and surgical specialists in Christchurch, Dunedin, Queenstown and Wanaka who provide leading diagnostic techniques and specialist knowledge, delivered with the highest level of compassion, care and discretion.
You will receive expert assessment, advice and information that will guide your decisions around the healthcare and treatment options available within our practices.
Digestive and Colorectal Care
Intus has the largest multidisciplinary colorectal and digestive care team in the South Island. We specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of all gastrointestinal health disorders, including bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and pelvic floor dysfunction.
Medical and Allied Health Specialists
World-class healthcare requires a multidisciplinary approach, with seamless integration of specialists. Dieticians, gastroenterologists, and colorectal surgeons are some of the clinicians that work at Intus to deliver personalised care.
Innovation and Safety
As the pioneers of laparoscopic colorectal surgery in New Zealand, Intus remains committed to innovation in healthcare. We also prioritise safety and have DAA Group certification and Equip6 accreditation, ensuring you receive the highest quality service and care.
Self-Referrals
You are welcome to get in touch with us directly or via your health care provider.
Please make an enquiry if you would like an appointment with one our clinicians or find out more about any of the services we provide. We are happy to offer advice if you are not sure which clinician to see or which of our services might be right for you.
We offer appointments in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wānaka and Queenstown. We will contact you within 3 business days to arrange the clinician, date and location that will work best for you.
Alternatively, phone us on 03 977 5977 or email us at info@intus.co.nz
Enquires
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Self referral
To make a self referral, please click on the button below. We will contact you within 3 business days. Alternatively, phone us on 03 977 5977 or email us at info@intus.co.nz
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Faecal incontinence is defined as the involuntary loss of faecal material from the bowel. It can occur passively, without awareness or it may be preceded by urgency.
Polyps are one of the most common conditions affecting the colon and retcum, occuring in 15-20% of the adult population. They are abnormal growths in the lining of the large intestine (colon) which protrude into the intestinal canal. Find out more and how to manage them with Intus.
Our consultant dietitians at Intus have a specialist interest in gastrointestinal health, including irritable bowel syndrome and low FODMAP diets. We successfully provides patients with effective and practical strategies to manage IBS symptoms.
Crohn's disease is a lifelong condition in which parts of the digestive system become inflamed. The wall of one or more segments of the gastrointestinal tract becomes thickened, inflamed and swollen.
Ulcerative colitis is one type of a condition called inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). New Zealand has the third highest rate of inflammatory bowel disease in the world with the number increasing at an alarming rate. It is estimated to affect 15,000 New Zealanders. Find out more with Intus.
Over 80% of people will experience rectal bleeding at some point in their lifetime. The causes of such bleeds are multiple and most often the underlying problem is not a serious one. However, this is not always the case – bleeding from your bowels should always be reported to your doctor so that an accurate assessment of your bleeding can be made.
Barrett’s oesophagus is when the cells lining the lower part of your oesophagus (gullet) gets damaged by acid and bile repeatedly coming up from your stomach.
A pilonidal sinus is a small hole or tunnel in the skin at the top of the buttocks, where they divide (the natal cleft). Most people with a pilonidal sinus don’t notice it until it becomes infected and causes symptoms.
Non-alcoholic steatosis (NASH) is a very common condition in New Zealand and is seen particularly in overweight, diabetic patients with elevated cholesterol.
An ano-rectal fistula is an abnormal communication or tract between the rectum and perineum with an opening at each end. Faeces enter the track from the anus and provoke chronic infection, which prevents the fistula from healing. The faeces and inflammatory fluid discharge from the other end of the track on the skin beside the anus.
Haemorrhoids are normal, but with increased pressure in the anal canal or tissue laxity they can become engorged and cause a number of symptoms.
Rectal prolapse refers to a condition where the rectum (lower part of the bowel) telescopes upon itself and sometimes through the anus (back passage). Learn more about management at Intus.
A hernia occurs when there is a weakness in the layers of the abdominal wall and abdominal contents (such as part of the intestines) protrude through this weakness. Learn how Intus treates hernias.
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a bacteria which infects the stomach lining. The chemicals it produces cause inflammation of the stomach lining. Infection appears to be lifelong unless treated with mediations to eradicate the bacteria.
It is usually normal to not go every day, or go anywhere from 3 times a day to 3 times a week. Constipation however means a hard dry stool that is difficult to pass, or passing less than 3 bowel movements a week. It can cause discomfort and bloating for many who suffer with it.
Bowel cancer is common in New Zealand. There are multiple potential causes and prevention is our goal. However, for those with a diagnosis of cancer there are multiple treatment options that Intus can guide you through.
The pelvic floor muscles are a series of muscles that form a sling or hammock across the opening of the pelvis. These muscles, together with their surrounding tissue, are responsible for keeping all the pelvic organs in place and functioning correctly.
A sigmoidoscopy is an examination of the rectum and the lower end of the large bowel by means of a flexible tube (endoscope). It is the same as a colonoscopy except that it does not examine all of the colon.
Diverticular disease of the colon is a condition where the lining of the colon bulges through defects in its muscle wall, creating multiple pouches, or “diverticula”. Diverticular disease also affects the smooth muscle in the colonic wall, which becomes thickened and scarred.
Gastroscopy is an examination of the lining of the oesophagus (gullet), stomach and duodenum by means of a gastroscope. It is the most accurate way of examining the inside of the oesophagus and stomach.
Digestive health is a delicate issue. With over 2000 New Zealander’s developing bowel cancer every year, it’s an area of utmost importance to your wellbeing. The comforting news is that bowel cancer is preventable with the appropriate screeing.
You are welcomed into a warm and professional environment where patient care is paramount. You will be asked to give us important medical information that is critical to our ability to be of value to you. We know that the issues we deal with are very personal and private.
Colonoscopies can seem daunting. We do thousands of procedures a year at Intus, and take great pride in ensuring comfort, care and discretion. From the warm abience of our waiting areas to the friendliness of our staff, we aim to make you feel at home at Intus.
We deal with those things that most people don’t want to talk about. Your bowels. Bowel cancer. Itchy bottoms. Prolapses. It’s as simple as that.