Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Fatty Liver (MAFLD) Clinic

What we do

We establish that the diagnosis of fatty liver is correct, determine the severity of underlying liver disease and address the treatment of the underlying risk factors including management of obesity and diabetes.

Who we care for

Patients who have metabolic dysfunction associated fatty liver disease.

What to expect

Clinical consultation as well as Fibroscan to assess the severity of liver disease. In addition there wall be discussion on why there is fatty liver disease and how to best go about improving liver health.

How to access this clinic

Referral from your GP

You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us. We will be in contact with you in clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

What to bring

Every time you come

• Medicare card
• Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
• Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
• Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
• Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

For a clinic appointment

• Your appointment letter
• Any special items listed on your letter
• Any recent blood test, ultrasound and/or fibroscan results

Clinic times

Clinic consultants

• Prof Stuart Roberts: Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
• A/Prof William Kemp: Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
• A/Prof Ammar Majeed: Gastroenterology
• Dr Daniel Clayton-Chubb: Endoscopy | Gastroenterology
• Dr Elliot Freeman: Endoscopy | Gastroenterology
• Dr Natasha Janko: Gastroenterology
• Dr Natassia Tan: Endoscopy, Gastroenterology
• Dr Naomi Szwarcbard: Endocrinology