I’m a clinical and academic Gastroenterologist at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and Associate Professor of Medicine at UNSW. With a deep passion and expertise for gut health and an integrative approach to medicine, I strive to bridge the gap between medical science and the wellness industry to provide the best outcomes for my patients.

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Professional Background

After my gastroenterology specialisation I completed my PhD through The University of Sydney, focusing on the gut microbiome and faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in health and disease. I led the national guidelines on FMT and conducted the first clinical trial using orally administered capsule FMT for managing ulcerative colitis, a debilitating autoimmune disease affecting the colon.

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I work clinically at St Vincent’s Public and Private Hospital in Sydney and serve as an Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales. My teams are actively investigating the role of the microbiome in various diseases, including cancer, and exploring microbial manipulation through diet, pre/probiotics, and FMT to enhance patient outcomes. I am a strong advocate for a multidisciplinary approach, incorporating psychology, exercise, meditation, gut hypnotherapy, and diet into patient treatment regimens.

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My work has attracted over two million dollars in national and international funding and has been published in some of the world’s leading medical journals, including Nature, Gut, and Lancet: Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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Speaking Topics

I have a wealth of experience speaking at a national and international level to various audiences including academics, other doctors, businesses and the general public on a variety of topics related to gut health, wellness, gastroenterology and IBD, taking an evidence-based approach and providing practical suggestions for the audience. I have delivered content in a variety of formats including small group workshops and larger keynote presentations

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Testimonials

"Dr. Haifer's talk on gut health was both enlightening and engaging. It gave clarity to lots of interventions I read on social media and I left feeling empowered to make changes in my day to day life." – Elle, 24

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"Craig's insights into the integration of medical and wellness approaches have been invaluable to our team. It was the most useful “wellness” talk I’ve seen." – Josh 37

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Contact Information

For speaking engagements and inquiries, please contact:

• Email: craig.haifer@svha.org.au

• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/craig-haifer/