Dr Shanela Sooben is a locally trained gastroenterologist. In addition to being a general gastroenterologist, she did her sub-speciality training in the area of inflammatory bowel disease. Dr Sooben studied medicine at the University of Notre Dame in WA, graduating with distinction. She completed her advanced gastroenterology training in WA.
Dr Sooben has a keen interest for all aspects of general gastroenterology and hepatology including functional gut disorders, reflux disease, bowel cancer screening, coeliac disease, eosinophilic oesophagitis, inflammatory bowel disease and liver pathologies.
Dr Sooben offers a gap-free endoscopy service and also direct access procedures for suitable patients.
She has a special interest in research in both inflammatory bowel disease and functional gut disorders. Dr Sooben has a passion for teaching and is currently appointed as a clinical educator/academic and lecturer at Curtin Medical School.
Dr Sooben also consults and performs endoscopic procedures (gastroscopy/colonoscopy) at St John of God Murdoch, Mount Hospital and Sundew Day Surgery (Joondalup).
She currently holds public appointments with Fiona Stanley Hospital and Fremantle hospital.
Dr Sooben prides herself on her style of practice, based on patient-centred care and a holistic approach. She is fluent in both English and French.