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Best Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Hong Kong

Looking for a Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Hong Kong? Browse registered specialists across 16 districts to find the right doctor for you.

HK$160 – $3000Median consultation fee: $640

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What Gastroenterology & Hepatology covers

Conditions treated
  • acid reflux and heartburn
  • gastritis and Helicobacter pylori
  • irritable bowel syndrome
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • hepatitis B and fatty liver
  • colon polyps and bowel cancer screening
When to see one instead of a GP
Short-lived stomach upsets are GP territory. A gastroenterologist is for symptoms that persist, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, an abnormal liver blood test, and anything needing gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
Do you need a referral?
No referral needed for a private consultation, though insurers often want one before covering an endoscopy. Bring earlier endoscopy and liver test reports.

Public waiting times for gastroenterology & hepatology

In the public system, new gastroenterology & hepatology referrals are seen through Medicine specialist out-patient clinics. Of 164,462 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 65 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 98 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
ClusterMedianLongest
Hong Kong East29 weeks82 weeks
Hong Kong West27 weeks50 weeks
Kowloon Central65 weeks98 weeks
Kowloon East33 weeks91 weeks
Kowloon West47 weeks88 weeks
New Territories East36 weeks86 weeks
New Territories West47 weeks64 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for gastroenterology & hepatology on ok.med is HK$640, from 58 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Medicine specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a gastroenterologist treat?
A gastroenterologist is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to the digestive system and liver. In Hong Kong, gastroenterologists are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include acid reflux and heartburn, gastritis and Helicobacter pylori, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis B and fatty liver, colon polyps and bowel cancer screening.
How much does a gastroenterologist cost in Hong Kong?
Consultation fees for gastroenterologists in Hong Kong typically range from $160 to $3000, with a median fee of $640.
How many gastroenterologists are in Hong Kong?
There are 250 registered gastroenterologists in Hong Kong across 16 districts.
When should you see a gastroenterologist in Hong Kong?
Short-lived stomach upsets are GP territory. A gastroenterologist is for symptoms that persist, blood in the stool, unexplained weight loss, an abnormal liver blood test, and anything needing gastroscopy or colonoscopy.
Do you need a referral to see a gastroenterologist in Hong Kong?
No referral needed for a private consultation, though insurers often want one before covering an endoscopy. Bring earlier endoscopy and liver test reports.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a gastroenterologist in Hong Kong?
In the public system, new referrals are seen through Medicine specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 65 weeks depending on cluster.
Which gastroenterologist is good?
ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered gastroenterologists by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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