Alexander D. Hodge is a hepatologist based in Box Hill, in Melbourne, VIC. He looks after people with liver conditions, and he works with patients and their GP teams to help make sense of what’s going on and what to do next.
Liver problems can show up in different ways. Some people come in because of tiredness or ongoing discomfort, while others are referred after blood tests, scans, or changes found by their doctor. In many cases, the goal is to find the cause, track how the liver is coping over time, and put a clear plan in place.
Alexander’s practice includes care for cirrhosis and long-term liver scarring. He also helps people dealing with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which can happen even when there isn’t heavy alcohol use. He cares for people with hepatitis too, including hepatitis C, and he’ll talk through the usual next steps for diagnosis and treatment.
Over time, he has built experience in liver clinics and follow-up care. That includes helping patients understand test results, answering the questions that come up while you’re waiting on answers, and supporting ongoing management after the first diagnosis. At times, the process can feel slow, but having steady follow-up matters with liver conditions.
His medical education has been focused on liver health and related care. While every patient’s situation is different, the way he works stays pretty grounded: listen first, explain things in plain language, and make sure you know what the plan is and why it’s being recommended.
Research and new treatment options also play a part in modern liver care. Where appropriate, he may be involved with clinical trials, and he can discuss whether any studies could fit a patient’s needs. This is usually considered only when it’s relevant to the person’s condition and goals.
Alexander D. Hodge works from 5 Arnold Street, Box Hill, Melbourne. If you’re managing a liver condition and you want careful, practical care, he aims to provide that with a calm, patient-focused approach.
