Dr Amanda Nikolic welcomes referrals from GPs, gastroenterologists and other specialists across Queensland for the full range of colorectal, general surgical and endoscopic conditions.
Dr Nikolic is a fellowship-trained colorectal and general surgeon who accepts referrals across the following areas. She holds public appointments at RBWH and STARS, and sees private patients through Brisbane Breast and Surgical Care at the Wesley Hospital and Fortitude Valley.
Dr Nikolic has completed two and a half years of advanced colorectal fellowship training through the ANZTBCRS, including dedicated cancer training at Fiona Stanley Hospital and Christchurch Hospital. She offers the full range of colorectal cancer surgery, including robotic and laparoscopic approaches, and manages patients across the diagnostic, surgical and surveillance pathway.
Suitable referrals include: confirmed or suspected colorectal malignancy, complex diverticular disease requiring surgical management, large or complex colorectal polyps not amenable to endoscopic removal.
Dr Nikolic is establishing a dedicated anorectal neoplasia surveillance and management service in Brisbane — one of the first formal services of its kind in Queensland. She has completed specialist training in high-resolution anoscopy and anorectal neoplasia management in the UK, and is developing referral pathways for patients requiring ongoing surveillance.
Suitable referrals include: anal dysplasia (AIN/HSIL), patients requiring surveillance following treatment for anal squamous cell carcinoma, high-risk patients (immunosuppressed, HIV-positive, HPV-related disease) requiring specialist assessment.
In 2024 the International Anal Neoplasia Society published their consensus guidelines outlining which patients should be referred for anal cancer screening. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38297406/
Dr Nikolic manages the full spectrum of benign anorectal conditions, including haemorrhoids, anal fissures, fistula-in-ano and perianal abscess. Both surgical and non-surgical management options are available depending on the clinical presentation.
Suitable referrals include: symptomatic haemorrhoids, anal fissure, fistula-in-ano, perianal sepsis, perianal pain and perianal itch.
Fellowship-trained in robotic colorectal surgery at Nottingham NHS Trust, UK — one of the UK’s leading robotic surgery centres — Dr Nikolic offers robotic-assisted approaches for selected colorectal and pelvic procedures. Robotic surgery may offer benefits in complex pelvic dissections, including improved visualisation and precision in the narrow pelvis.
Suitable referrals include: patients being considered for rectal cancer surgery, Parastomal hernias, hernias pelvic floor surgery, or procedures where a robotic approach may be clinically appropriate.
Dr Nikolic assesses and manages a broad range of pelvic floor conditions including rectal prolapse, faecal incontinence, obstructed defaecation and symptomatic rectocele. Management may include conservative, medical and surgical options, tailored to the individual patient.
Suitable referrals include: rectal prolapse, symptomatic rectocele, obstructed defaecation syndrome, faecal incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction requiring specialist surgical assessment.
In addition to her specialist colorectal practice, Dr Nikolic accepts referrals for a range of general surgical conditions. She is experienced in both elective and acute general surgery, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centred management.
Suitable referrals include: inguinal, umbilical and incisional hernias, pilonidal disease, acute and recurrent diverticulitis, appendicitis, bowel obstruction, abdominal adhesions requiring surgical assessment, and other general surgical conditions requiring specialist opinion.
Dr Nikolic is an accredited endoscopist performing both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. She performs diagnostic and surveillance colonoscopies (including polyp surveillance, bowel cancer screening and assessment of symptoms) as well as gastroscopies for investigation of upper gastrointestinal symptoms.
Suitable referrals include: patients requiring diagnostic colonoscopy, surveillance colonoscopy (polyp follow-up, family history, post-cancer surveillance), investigation of altered bowel habit, rectal bleeding or iron deficiency anaemia, and patients requiring gastroscopy for investigation of dyspepsia, reflux or other upper GI symptoms.
Endometriosis involving the bowel can cause symptoms including pelvic pain, altered bowel habit, rectal bleeding, and bloating. Dr Nikolic works with experienced gynaecologist to offer a range of surgical approaches tailored to the extent of disease. Dr Nikolic also performs adhesiolysis and surgical dissection to mobilise bowel-adherent pelvic organs, facilitating safe gynaecological surgery where required.
Referrals are welcome for patients with confirmed or suspected bowel endometriosis, as well as for those requiring colorectal input prior to planned gynaecological intervention.
For referral enquiries, appointment availability or to discuss a patient, the rooms team is available during business hours.
Dr Nikolic consults privately through Brisbane Breast and Surgical Care. Private referrals can be sent to either consulting location.
Suite 52, Ground Floor, Sandford Jackson Building
30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066
Suite 3, Level 1, Brisbane Radiology Building
95 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
For urgent or time-sensitive referrals — including suspected malignancy, acute perianal sepsis or other conditions requiring expedited review — please contact the rooms directly by phone.
Dr Nikolic will prioritise urgent referrals and aims to see patients requiring expedited assessment as promptly as possible. For after-hours emergencies, please direct patients to the nearest emergency department.
For referral enquiries, appointment availability or to discuss a patient, the rooms team is available during business hours.
Practice: Brisbane Breast and Surgical Care
Medical Secretary: Kate Field
Suite 52, Ground Floor, Sandford Jackson Building
30 Chasely Street, Auchenflower QLD 4066
Phone: (07) 3226 3800
Suite 2, Level 1
95 Robertson Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006
Phone: 07 3226 3800
Fax: (07) 3870 3205
Email: reception@bbsc.au
