Darrell H. Crawford is a hepatologist in Woolloongabba, QLD 4102. He focuses on liver health, and the problems that can come along with it. If you’ve had abnormal liver tests, ongoing hepatitis, or symptoms linked to liver disease, he works with people to make sense of what’s going on and what to do next.
His care covers a wide range of liver conditions. This can include haemochromatosis, different types of hepatitis, and long-term liver inflammation such as hepatitis C. He also helps people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), where fat builds up in the liver and, in some cases, leads to scarring.
At times, liver issues can become more serious. Darrell helps manage conditions like cirrhosis, cholestasis, and cholangitis. He also looks after people dealing with liver failure and other complications that can affect how the body works day to day. For some patients, this includes care around liver cancer, and supporting treatment decisions in line with their overall health.
In many cases, diagnosis matters as much as treatment. He may use tests such as tissue biopsy to get clearer answers when the cause of liver damage isn’t straightforward. This can be important when doctors need to tell the difference between types of liver injury, or when they’re trying to understand how far disease has progressed.
People sometimes come in with complex medical backgrounds, and liver problems can sit alongside other health concerns. Darrell’s work includes conditions such as obesity-related liver disease, and he also supports patients with harder-to-manage issues that can come up during treatment and follow-up, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) alongside ongoing medical care.
Because liver disease can affect the whole system, he takes a practical approach and helps people understand their options in plain language. Care planning can involve working with other specialists and services, especially when it’s connected to liver transplant care or long-term management.
Research, publications, education details, and any involvement in clinical trials aren’t listed here, so they can’t be confirmed from this page. If you’d like those specifics, it’s best to ask the practice team directly.