Michael O. Stormon is a hepatologist based in Westmead, NSW. He works from Corner Hawkesbury Road and Hainsworth Street, looking after people with liver and related digestive health problems.
Liver issues can be hard to deal with, especially when they affect daily life, energy, eating, and sometimes the skin and eyes. In many cases, Michael helps families understand what is happening and what the next steps look like. He also works with patients who need longer-term care, not just one quick appointment.
His work covers a wide range of liver conditions. This includes cholestasis, liver failure, and portal hypertension. He also looks after people with bile duct problems such as biliary atresia. At times, he treats or helps manage conditions linked to the liver and gut system, including enlarged liver and infections that can become serious, like sepsis.
Michael also sees people with inherited or genetic conditions that involve the liver. Examples include Alagille syndrome and hereditary fructose intolerance. He may also be involved in care where metabolism plays a part, such as urea cycle disorders and inborn amino acid metabolism disorders. Liver care can get very complex with these conditions, so clear, steady guidance matters.
In some situations, treatment may involve working through the steps around liver transplant care. Michael can help manage the medical side before and after transplant, including ongoing monitoring and support when complications show up.
He also deals with certain less common conditions that can involve the liver and digestive tract. For instance, Dubin-Johnson syndrome, hairy cell leukaemia where liver involvement can occur, and hepatoblastoma. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency can also come up alongside liver concerns, and he helps coordinate care so the bigger picture is covered.
Ongoing learning is part of the job. Michael keeps up with current best practice in liver medicine and pays attention to new approaches as they come through. Over time, this kind of staying up to date helps when patients need decisions that are based on the latest evidence.
Clinical trials can be an option for some people, but whether that applies will depend on the patient’s situation. Michael focuses on practical care and making sure people understand what’s being considered, step by step.