Dr Phil Ha
Dr Phil Ha is a dedicated gastroenterologist and hepatologist committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Graduating with First Class Honours from Monash University, Phil completed his Physician Training at Monash Health. He subsequently undertook advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease, followed by a prestigious Clinical Fellowship in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Phil holds a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), during which he pioneered telemonitoring and telemedicine for outpatients with chronic liver disease. His dedication to clinical excellence has been recognised with multiple accolades, including the John Flynn Scholarship and the John Burgess Prize at Monash Health. He remains actively involved in research with publications in prominent national and international journals, and plays a highly active role in teaching basic physician trainees and gastroenterology advanced trainees. Dedicated to collaborative care, Phil prioritises clear, timely communication with referring practitioners and warmly welcomes phone calls from GPs. He is currently accepting new referrals, offering both face-to-face and telehealth consultations, and strives to accommodate urgent referrals whenever possible.
Areas of Special Interest
- Steatotic liver disease and decompensated cirrhosis
- Bowel cancer screening and polyp surveillance
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Diseases of the pancreas
- H. pylori treatment
30 Years of Experience
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- Qualifications
- Professional Memberships
- Appointments and Visiting Rights
Qualifications
Qualified Gastroenterologist
Qualifications
- BMedSc (Hons)
- MBBS (Hons)
- FRACP
Appointments and Visiting Rights
- Chesterville Day Hospital
- Peninsula Health
Professional Memberships
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist MBBS (Hons), BMedSc (Hons), FRACP
Dr Phil Ha is a dedicated gastroenterologist and hepatologist committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. While he maintains a broad practice across all areas of gastroenterology, he has a sub-specialty interest in steatotic liver disease and decompensated cirrhosis.
Appointments and Visiting Rights
Clinical Training & Appointments Graduating with First Class Honours from Monash University, Phil completed his Physician Training at Monash Health. He subsequently undertook advanced training in inflammatory bowel disease, followed by a prestigious Clinical Fellowship in Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Royal Free Hospital in London.
Currently, Phil serves as a Staff Specialist at Peninsula Health, where he also holds admitting rights.
Areas of Clinical Interest Phil provides comprehensive, evidence-based management for a wide range of gastrointestinal and liver conditions, including:
- Steatotic liver disease and decompensated cirrhosis
- Bowel cancer screening and polyp surveillance
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- H. pylori treatment
Academic & Teaching Excellence Phil holds a Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours), during which he pioneered telemonitoring & telemedicine for outpatients with chronic liver disease. His dedication to clinical excellence has been recognised with multiple accolades, including the John Flynn Scholarship and the John Burgess Prize at Monash Health.
He remains actively involved in research with publications in prominent national and international journals. Passionate about the future of medicine, Phil also plays a highly active role in teaching and mentoring basic physician trainees and gastroenterology advanced trainees.
Referrals & Patient Care
Direct GP Support: Dedicated to collaborative care, Phil prioritises clear, timely communication with referring practitioners. He warmly welcomes phone calls from GPs to discuss complex cases, provide clinical advice, or coordinate management.
Accessible Care: He is currently accepting new referrals and offers both face-to-face and telehealth consultations to ensure ongoing care is as convenient and accessible as possible for his patients.
Urgent Access: Phil understands the importance of timely intervention and strives to accommodate urgent referrals for consultations and procedures whenever possible.