Gail V. Matthews

Hepatologist

📍 St. Vincent's Hospital Darlinghurst

About of Gail V. Matthews

Gail V. Matthews is a Hepatologist based at St. Vincent's Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW, Australia.


Her work mainly supports people with liver and liver-related illnesses. That can include long-lasting hepatitis, like Hepatitis A, B, and C, as well as cirrhosis, and cancers that start in the liver. She also looks after people where infections like HIV/AIDS can affect the liver, and she helps manage complex health situations that don’t fit neatly into one problem.


In many cases, patients are dealing with symptoms that come and go, or ongoing issues that need steady follow-up. Over time, that might involve checking liver function, working out what’s driving inflammation, and making a plan for treatment and monitoring. At times, it also means supporting people who are recovering from major illnesses and need careful review of how their liver is coping.


Gail V. Matthews also works with patients who have serious viral and infectious concerns. Her hospital role includes conditions such as COVID-19 and long haul COVID, and it can extend to other infections like syphilis and urethritis when they overlap with liver or broader body health. She may also be involved in care plans where severe illness and complications are part of the picture, such as sepsis, rhabdomyolysis, and high potassium levels. In some cases, she can be part of the team caring for people with cryoglobulinemia, too.


She is based in a busy hospital setting, which means she often works alongside other specialists and nursing teams. That matters when people have more than one health issue at once, and the plan needs to be clear and practical.


Education details are not listed here, so the training history isn’t shown. Clinical trials are also not listed in the available information.


If you’re looking for a liver-focused doctor in Darlinghurst, Gail V. Matthews at St. Vincent's Hospital is one option to consider, especially for hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer care.

Services & Conditions Treated

HepatitisHepatitis CHepatitis BHIV/AIDSCirrhosisCOVID-19Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)CellulitisCryoglobulinemiaHepatitis AHerpes Virus Antenatal InfectionHigh Potassium LevelLiver CancerLong Haul COVIDMetabolic AcidosisRhabdomyolysisSepsisSyphilisUrethritis

Publications

1 total

Liver fibrosis regression in people living with HIV after successful treatment for hepatitis C.

Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) • February 20, 2025

Clinical Trials

1 total

An Open Label, Multicentre, International Pilot Study of Paritaprevir/Ritonavir, Ombitasvir, Dasabuvir With or Without Ribavirin or Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir for People With Recently Acquired Hepatitis C Virus Infection With or Without HIV Co-infection.

CompletedPhase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Gail V. Matthews provide?
Dr Gail V. Matthews is a hepatologist who treats a range of liver and related conditions. Her listed services include hepatitis (A, B, C), liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, long haul COVID and metabolic issues, as well as related infections and conditions like HIV/AIDS, SARS, cellulitis, cryoglobulinaemia, rhabdomyolysis, sepsis and other viral infections.
Which conditions can I discuss with Dr Matthews?
You can discuss hepatitis A, B and C, liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, long haul COVID, metabolic acidosis and other liver-related infections and conditions listed in her scope.
Where is Dr Matthews based and how do I book an appointment?
She practices at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Darlinghurst, NSW. To book an appointment, contact the hospital's hepatology service or the clinic associated with Dr Matthews as advised by the hospital.
What language support is available for consultations?
The profile lists languages used, but it does not specify which ones. Please check with the clinic or hospital for the languages available during consultations.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring any relevant medical records, test results, current medications and a note of your symptoms and concerns to help discuss your liver health and treatment options with Dr Matthews.
Are there any conditions related to infections that I can discuss with Dr Matthews?
Yes. The services include various infections such as hepatitis infections, HIV/AIDS, and other infections like syphilis, urethritis, and severe infections that can affect liver health.