Alastair D. Burt is a Hepatologist based on Frome Road in Adelaide, SA 5000. He works with people who have liver problems, from early changes to more serious conditions. If you’ve noticed ongoing symptoms like tiredness, swelling, or jaundice, he can help you understand what’s going on and what steps come next.
His clinic care covers a mix of long-term liver conditions. This includes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), where fat builds up in the liver and can lead to inflammation. He also looks after people with cirrhosis and portal hypertension, plus complications that can show up over time. At times, he may also be involved in care related to rarer liver conditions such as hepatic veno-occlusive disease with immunodeficiency and cholesteryl ester storage disease.
Liver cancer is another part of the picture, along with non-surgical checks like endoscopy. He also supports patients dealing with bowel health issues, including colorectal cancer, and may coordinate tests such as colonoscopy and endoscopy. Because the body links the liver, gut, and hormones together, conditions like metabolic syndrome and obesity often come into the conversation too, especially when they affect the liver.
Over time, Alastair focuses on practical, steady care. That means sorting out the cause, watching how things change, and planning treatment that fits your situation. He also keeps up with new ideas in liver care, which helps with the decisions around next steps. When clinical trials are an option and suitable, they can be considered as part of a wider plan. Education-wise, he trained in medicine and then went on to focus on liver health, building his knowledge around how the liver works and how to treat liver disease.
If you’re coming in with liver-related concerns, you’re not alone. Many people in Adelaide deal with these conditions, and plenty of care can start with clear tests, good explanations, and a plan you can follow.
