Dr Pran Yoganathan
MBChB. (Otago), FRACP
Gastroenterology
Hepatology
Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Summary
Dr Pran Yoganathan is an experienced gastroenterologist who left a busy metropolitan practice in Sydney to settle in the New England region of NSW, driven by a deepening interest in how modern food systems contribute to society’s escalating disease burden.
Working out of his cattle farm in the rugged but beautiful landscape of Tingha, he explores the relationship between soil, food, and human health, particularly how disturbances in the gut microbiome mirror the degradation of agricultural ecosystems. He views the rhizosphere as the planet’s richest microbial biobank and believes that the health of the soil is reflected in the health of the people it nourishes.
Concerned by the rise of chronic illness, Dr Yoganathan advocates for a new synthesis of farming and medicine, one where how we live is inseparable from the diseases we develop. His clinical practice centres on a holistic approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle medicine. He collaborates closely with like-minded allied health professionals to achieve optimal outcomes for his patients.
Bringing the experience of having founded and led Australia’s largest gastroenterology network, he is now proud to serve the communities of the New England region through his private practices in Armidale and Tamworth. He lives with his wife, Tamera, and his three children in Armidale.
Areas of Service
Dr Pran Yoganathan is a Gastroenterologist and Gastrointestinal endoscopist. Dr Yoganathan’s consultation services are provided:
Hospitals
Dr Pran Yoganathan holds the following VMO positions:
- Lakeview Private Hospital
Gap Fee
Privately Insured Patients – Yes
Self-Insured Patients – Yes
Special Interests
Dr Yoganathan graduated in medicine from the University of Otago in New Zealand. His training in internal medicine was undertaken in the Westmead Public Hospital. His Advanced training in Gastroenterology was completed in major teaching hospitals in Sydney. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physician (FRACP) and a member of Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA). He has accredited expertise in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Colonoscopy as certified by the Conjoint Committee for the recognition of training in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Dr Yoganathan has a strong interest in the field of human nutrition. He practices an approach to healthcare that assesses the lifestyle of the patient to see how it impacts on their gastrointestinal and metabolic health. Dr Yoganathan believes that the current day nutritional guidelines may not be based on perfect evidence and he passionately strives to provide the most up to date literature in healthcare and science to provide “Evidence-Based Medicine”. He Is a strong motivator and aims to empower his patients to embark on a journey of self-healing using the philosophy of “let food be thy medicine”.
Dr Yoganathan has a special interest in conditions such as Gastro-oesophageal Reflux (GORD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and abdominal bloating. He takes a very thorough approach to resolve these issues using dietary manipulation In conjunction with an accredited highly qualified dietician rather than resort to long-term medications.
Credentials
Dr Yoganathan has developed an interest in “quality colonoscopy” with a focus on optimising bowel preparation, withdrawal time and the use of high definition endoscopes to maximise adenoma or polyp detection. Dr Yoganathan’s interest is in the early detection of bowel cancers, well before they become symptomatic and thus saving lives. He is a strong advocate for bowel cancer screening.
Privately performed procedures by Dr Yoganathan are subject to a Gap.
