The Microbiome Clinic
Founded by Dr. Paul Froomes, Gastroenterologist

Doctors who address the root-cause.

We test what you can't see — then treat the root cause of chronic gut, skin, mood, and fatigue issues.

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Root-Cause Medicine

What we treat

Chronic conditions linked to microbiome dysfunction — diagnosed and treated by specialists, not guesswork.

Gastroenterology

12 Conditions
  • IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
  • SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)
  • Chronic Bloating & Gas
  • Constipation & Diarrhoea
  • Leaky Gut (Intestinal Permeability)
  • H. Pylori & Parasites

Skin & dermatology

6 Conditions
  • Acne (Hormonal & Cystic)
  • Eczema & Dermatitis
  • Rosacea
  • Psoriasis
  • Unexplained Rashes
  • Perioral Dermatitis

Mood & cognition

7 Conditions
  • Anxiety & Low Mood
  • Brain Fog
  • Chronic Fatigue
  • Depression (Gut-Brain Axis)
  • Poor Sleep & Insomnia
  • Stress-Related GI Symptoms

Gynaecological & urinary

5 Conditions
  • Recurrent Thrush (Candida)
  • Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Vaginal Dysbiosis
  • Post-Antibiotic Flora Disruption

Autoimmunity & inflammation

6 Conditions
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Chronic Joint Pain
  • Food Sensitivities & Allergies
  • Systemic Inflammation
+More
Root-cause microbiome medicine
Test. Repair. Maintain.

How it works

A clear, doctor-led process designed to find and fix the root cause — not just mask your symptoms.

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Medical doctors and microbiome specialists who design a personalised program tailored to your clinical profile and diagnostic results.

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Founding Gastroenterologist

Dr. Paul Froomes

Chief Medical Officer & Microbiome Pioneer

MBBS FRACP AGAF Gastroenterologist Hepatologist

Dr. Paul Froomes is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience. As one of Australia's leading microbiome specialists, he has personally treated more than 10,000 patient microbiomes — pioneering evidence-based protocols that target the root cause of chronic conditions, not just their symptoms.

TGA Accredited FMT Provider
Faecal Microbiota Transplant
Author of Your Best Gut
A microbiome memoir
30+ Years Practising
Board-certified specialist
Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist
FRACP, AGAF certified
Dr. Paul Froomes

Every chronic condition I see — IBS, skin issues, mood disorders — almost always traces back to the microbiome. Test it, and you can fix it.

— Dr. Paul Froomes
Gut & SIBO Test Bundle
Gut & SIBO Test Bundle
Gut & SIBO Test Bundle
Gut & SIBO Test Bundle

Get to the root-cause.

Gut Health Testing Bundle

Includes Gut Microbiome Test & SIBO Breath Test — everything you need to uncover the root cause of your symptoms in one complete bundle.

Bloating Food Intolerance IBS Constipation Gas SIBO Fatigue Autoimmunity
70+ Bio Markers
Complete Gut Microbiome Test & SIBO Breath Test
At-home sample collection — no clinic visit needed
Results in 10-14 days
$ 670

Includes at-home sample collection kits with prepaid return shipping.

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Medical-Grade Diagnostics

Our doctors do things differently.

The world's first dedicated microbiome clinic.

An online medical clinic built exclusively for the diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory and microbiome-linked illness. No generalists. No guesswork. Just specialists who understand your condition.

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Common Questions

Everything you need to know

New to microbiome medicine? Here are the answers to questions we hear most from patients just like you.

Yes — every doctor at The Microbiome Clinic is a fully registered medical practitioner with AHPRA (the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). Our founding doctor, Dr. Paul Froomes, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist with over 30 years of clinical experience, and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP). These are the same qualifications required to practise in any Australian hospital.

Absolutely. The role of the gut microbiome in human health is one of the most active and well-funded areas of medical research in the world. Over 70,000 peer-reviewed studies have been published on the human microbiome, with major research from institutions including Harvard, Stanford, the Weizmann Institute, and Australia's own CSIRO. Conditions like IBS, IBD, eczema, depression, autoimmunity, and metabolic disease have all been clinically linked to microbiome dysfunction. We don't practise alternative medicine — we practise evidence-based medicine with a specialist focus on the microbiome.

Consultations with our Microbiome Doctors are private specialist appointments and are not currently bulk-billed through Medicare. However, if you have a referral from your GP to see Dr. Paul Froomes specifically, you may be eligible for a partial Medicare rebate as a referred specialist consultation. Our patient care team can walk you through the costs before you book — there are no hidden fees.

No — you do not need a GP referral to book a consultation with our Microbiome Doctors or to order any of our testing kits. You can self-refer and get started straight away. The one exception is if you'd like to see Dr. Paul Froomes directly for a specialist gastroenterology consultation — in that case, a GP referral is required (and also allows you to access a Medicare rebate). If you're unsure which pathway is right for you, book a free discovery call and our patient care team will guide you.

All consultations are conducted via secure video call — you can see your doctor from anywhere in Australia, from the comfort of your own home. After booking, you'll receive a link to join your appointment at the scheduled time. Your doctor will review your test results, medical history, and symptoms, then design a personalised treatment program. Follow-up appointments, pathology reviews, and ongoing care are all handled through telehealth as well.

Most microbiome test results are returned within 2–3 weeks from the time the lab receives your sample. SIBO breath test results are typically faster, around 5–7 business days. Once your results are in, our team will contact you to book a results consultation with your doctor, who will walk you through every finding and your personalised treatment plan.

We specialise in chronic conditions linked to microbiome dysfunction, including IBS, SIBO, chronic bloating, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eczema, acne, rosacea, anxiety, brain fog, chronic fatigue, recurrent thrush, bacterial vaginosis (BV), UTIs, autoimmune conditions, and food sensitivities. If you've been told your symptoms are "just stress" or "normal" — they're not, and we can help. See our full conditions list.

We are a registered medical clinic, not a naturopathic or alternative health practice. Our doctors hold specialist medical qualifications (FRACP, MBBS) and are regulated by AHPRA — the same body that regulates every doctor in Australia. We use diagnostic-grade laboratory testing (not unvalidated food sensitivity panels), evidence-based treatment protocols, and pharmaceutical-grade interventions where clinically indicated. Think of us as specialist medicine with a microbiome focus, not wellness with a medical label.