Dr Maguire has been a Gastroenterologist for over 20 years, and is known for her honest, down-to-earth and practice approach to patient care.
Qualifications
Originally from Ireland, Dr Maguire gained her medical qualifications at the University College in Dublin in 1988 prior to commencing her Gastroenterology training in Dublin in 1992. She did her clinical research in the field of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD) at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary before immigrating to Australia in 1996.
Dr Maguire worked at the Liver Transplant Unit at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) followed by the Mater Adult Hospital before qualifying as a Gastroenterologist in 1999, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians.
Expertise
Dr Maguire has a special interest in:
- General Gastroenterology
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Endoscopy & Colonoscopy
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Functional Gut Disorders
- Bowel Cancer Screening
- Eosinophilic Oesophagitis
- Helicobacter Eradication
Procedures performed:
- Open Access Endoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- Gastroscopy
- Rapid Iron Infusions
Patient Care
Dr Maguire treats each patient as an individual and uses her expertise to help resolve patients’ particular issues. Dr Maguire likes to make colonoscopy preparation as easy as possible for patients, which they appreciate.
Open Access Endoscopy within 14 Days
Dr Maguire is one of Montserrat’s leading Open Access Gastroenterologists, supporting patients to bypass long wait times and have their digestive issues investigated promptly. Under the Open Access Program, qualifying patients can undergo high-quality endoscopy, usually within 14 days of booking. The program facilitates early diagnosis and triages patients who have positive test results from Australia’s National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.
Professional Development & Volunteering
Dr Maguire partakes in continuing professional development and accreditation, including regular medical meetings with her peers, in addition to volunteering as a Gastroenterologist with ANZGIA in the Solomon Islands in 2024.
Dr Maguire holds the following Professional Memberships and Qualifications:
- Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
- Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)
- Australian & New Zealand Gastroenterology International Training Association (ANZGITA)
Professional Qualifications:
- MRCP (IREL), Royal College of Physicians Ireland, 1992
- AMC Certificate, Australian Medical Council, Australia, 1995
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
Location:
Dr Maguire is available for consultations and procedures Monday to Thursday at:
- Samford Road Day Hospital | 383-391 Samford Rd Gaythorne QLD 4051
Outside of work, Dr Maguire likes to keep fit by cycling, running, playing tennis and swimming.
