Behzad Hajarizadeh is a hepatologist based in Sydney, NSW 2052. His work is focused on the liver and the problems that can come with it. Liver health can be complex, and many people need care that is steady and easy to follow.
In clinics, he looks after patients with long-term liver conditions and infections. This can include hepatitis B and hepatitis C, as well as cirrhosis, which is when the liver gets scarred over time. He also treats liver cancer and helps people understand what options may be available in their situation.
While liver issues are the main focus, his patient care also covers serious whole-body conditions that can affect health at the same time. At times this includes people who are dealing with infections such as sepsis, and other acute problems like cellulitis. He may also support patients with HIV/AIDS where liver health and overall treatment planning need to work together. In some cases, care may extend to rhabdomyolysis, especially when it links to how the body is coping.
Over time, his approach is about looking at the bigger picture, not just one test result. He works through symptoms, past history, and the likely cause of liver changes, then plans next steps with the patient’s other healthcare providers. Clinical experience in these areas matters, because liver conditions can shift slowly, but they can also turn urgent.
Education and training details are not listed here, but he is set up to work in specialist liver care. If clinical trials or research involvement is relevant, that information is not included in the details available here. Some doctors still work with the latest guidelines and evidence-based care, especially for hepatitis and liver cancer, even when trial details are not shown.