Dr Nikola Mitrev obtained a Bachelor of Medical Science (2005 – 2007) followed by a Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery (2008 – 2011) at the University of Sydney.

During his studies, he was awarded several prizes and scholarships including the Science Achievement Prize and the University of Sydney Academic Merit Prize. Dr Mitrev completed internship, residency and basic physician training at the St George-Sutherland hospital network.

He attained his Gastroenterology and Hepatology specialist qualifications the end of 2018, having trained at Concord Hospital, Gosford/ Wyong hospitals and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. In 2019 he further completed a gastroenterology fellowship year in Blacktown hospital.

In parallel to his gastroenterology advanced training, Dr Mitrev attained a Masters degree from the University of Sydney for his work in the field of therapeutic drug monitoring-guided biologic drug therapy in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

He continues to be active in research and medical education, and is one of the founding members of the IBD School. He currently consults privately and performs gastroscopies and colonoscopies at Norwest Private Hospital, Lakeview Private Hospital and Rosemont Endoscopy Centre. In addition, he is a locum gastroenterologist at Wollongong Hospital.

Dr Mitrev’s Special Interests:

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• Colorectal cancer screening and prevention