Alan J. Wigg is a hepatologist based in Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia. If you’re dealing with a liver health concern, he works with people who need careful, practical care, from early investigation through to longer-term management when things are more complex.
Liver conditions can show up in different ways. In many cases, the issues are linked to infections like hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. In other cases, people come in with long-term liver strain such as cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Alan also looks after autoimmune hepatitis, where the immune system attacks the liver.
Sometimes the focus is on symptoms and risks that build over time. This can include portal hypertension, oesophageal varices, and gastrointestinal bleeding. These are often scary topics, and care usually comes down to clear next steps, good monitoring, and staying on top of complications as they change.
Alan also manages liver cancer and liver failure. Treatment plans can be different depending on what’s going on, and it helps when someone can coordinate the bigger picture. He also works with patients around liver transplant pathways when that’s relevant, as well as follow-up care after procedures like hepatectomy.
Not every liver problem is about one single cause. Metabolic health matters, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a common example. At times, people are also dealing with vitamin D deficiency, which can come up alongside other health issues. Alan keeps the conversation grounded and focused on what matters most for day-to-day health.
For those with specific inherited risks, he also provides care for homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia (HoFH). While that’s more than just a liver issue, liver health can still be part of the overall plan.
Alan’s clinic work is centred on helping people understand their liver condition, what to watch for, and how to manage risks over time. The aim is calm, steady support, with decisions based on the facts and the person’s situation, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
