Dr Ilmars Lidums MBBS, PhD, FRACP
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Dr. Ilmars Lidums
MBBS, PhD, FRACP |
"Supporting patients with expert gastroenterology care for over 30 years"
Dr Ilmars Lidums is a senior consultant gastroenterologist based in Adelaide, with more than 30 years of clinical and research experience.
Born and raised in Adelaide, Dr Lidums studied medicine at the University of Adelaide before completing his specialist training in gastroenterology at Flinders Medical Centre, gaining his Fellowship (FRACP) in 1994. He went on to complete a PhD at the University of Adelaide in 2000, focusing on gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and the pharmacological control of the lower oesophageal sphincter.
A leader in innovation, Dr Lidums introduced video capsule endoscopy to South Australia in 2003, becoming the first clinician in the state to perform the procedure. His research has been presented at international conferences and published in leading medical journals.
He currently performs endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures at Calvary Adelaide, Burnside War Memorial Hospital, North Eastern Community Hospital and Clare Hospital. In addition, he is Head of Unit and Consultant Gastroenterologist, Department of Gastroenterology at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, South Australia, and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.
Dr Lidums is committed to advancing gastroenterology through research, teaching and mentoring the next generation of specialists. He is interested in all aspects of gastroenterology including bowel cancer screening, iron deficiency, video capsule endoscopy, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and inflammatory bowel disease.
Education & Qualifications
PhD (Gastroenterology)
The University of Adelaide – Awarded 2000
FRACP
Royal Australasian College of Physicians – 1994
MBBS
The University of Adelaide – 1988
Secondary Education
Prince Alfred College – 1981
Current Appointments
Head of Unit, Senior Consultant Gastroenterologist
Department of Gastroenterology, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
2014 – Present
Clinical Senior Lecturer
School of Medicine, The University of Adelaide
2014 – Present
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