A version of this article was originally published in the Otago Daily Times.

Expert care delivered with compassion and discretion.

You might be expecting the usual mellifluous (flowing like honey) description of us. But we are going to give it to you straight and simple. We have to, because that is what we do.

We deal with those things that most people don’t want to talk about. Your bowels. Bowel cancer. Itchy bottoms. Prolapses. It’s as simple as that.

While most people don’t want to talk about it, we do, and we do it with discretion and sensitivity. The name Intus comes from Latin, meaning internal and discreet. Our specialists are trained at some of the most prestigious hospitals in the world such as the Mayo Clinic, and work as a multi-disciplinary team to provide a private service with leading expert knowledge and diagnostic techniques.

For people in the south it means world-class specialist skill and care is much closer to home than you might think. The Intus team of highly experienced specialists and support staff provide advice and treatment for all gastrointestinal and pelvic floor conditions, including screening for bowel cancer, from facilities in Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin and Christchurch. Intus dietitian services include breath testing for digestive intolerance, and advice about Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

“Over the years we’ve seen greater public awareness of the benefit from timely and effective bowel cancer screening. Also, people now know that they do not have to put up with the issues caused by incontinence, constipation, piles, rectal prolapse, or abdominal pain. Many of our patients have told us they feel relieved to be able to talk openly and candidly about their issues and feel optimistic about their future after talking with us.” says Richard Perry, Colorectal and General Surgeon, and Clinical Director of Intus.

“We understand the importance of taking time and listening to allow us to make the right diagnosis and determine the best treatment, together. Our patients tell us it’s one of the things they value most, because with the best information you can make the best choice.”

If you have any concerns about your digestive health ask your GP for a referral to Intus. Alternatively, email us at info@intus.co.nz or call Intus directly on (03) 977-5977.