Janaki Amin is a hepatologist based in Sydney, NSW, at 6 First Walk, Sydney, NSW 2109, Australia.
In day-to-day work, Janaki looks after people dealing with liver and liver-related health issues. Hepatitis is a big part of this, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and other forms of hepatitis.
Many visits also involve ongoing care for people with cirrhosis. This is when the liver gets scarred over time, and it can affect how the body works. Janaki helps people understand what is going on and what the next steps usually look like.
Janaki also helps with serious liver conditions, including liver cancer. When cancer is part of the picture, the focus is on clear planning and practical support alongside the rest of the care team.
Along with liver-focused care, Janaki works with patients who have infections and health problems that can overlap in the body. This includes HIV/AIDS, and also viruses like COVID-19. At times, this kind of care is about managing the liver side of things while considering the wider health picture too.
There are also times when care needs to cover other cancers and complex conditions. Janaki’s work includes anal cancer and breast cancer, as well as Kaposi Sarcoma. Sometimes these conditions come with liver involvement, so having one specialist involved can make coordination easier.
Patients who have had severe muscle breakdown may also be seen, such as rhabdomyolysis. In some cases, this links back to how organs are coping during illness, so getting the right tests and follow-up matters.
Sexual health and ongoing infection care can also come up, including chlamydia. And in the context of infectious disease, Janaki may support people affected by severe respiratory illnesses, such as SARS.
Overall, care stays calm and grounded. The aim is to talk through what’s happening, what options are available, and what monitoring or treatment may be needed as things change over time.