Andrew J. Mallett is a Nephrologist based in Herston, QLD. He works from Level 9, Ned Hanlon Building, Butterfield Street, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
Kidneys do a lot of quiet work, and problems can affect the whole body. Andrew looks after people with kidney conditions such as chronic kidney disease, kidney failure (including end-stage renal disease), and long-term blood pressure issues that link back to kidney health. He also helps when test results show changes in salts and minerals, like high potassium or low magnesium, and when anaemia comes along with kidney disease.
A big part of his practice is caring for people with polycystic kidney disease. That includes autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive types. Over time, these conditions can change how well the kidneys work, so follow-up matters. At times, he also helps people manage kidney damage from conditions like glomerulonephritis, interstitial nephritis, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
Some patients come with rare kidney and genetic disorders. Andrew works with people who have conditions such as Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, atypical haemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), and nephronophthisis. He also treats other inherited kidney conditions where the cause is in the way the kidneys handle urine and body chemistry.
He understands that kidneys can also affect eyes and other body systems. For example, some conditions in this space can cause eye problems, like retinitis pigmentosa or Leber congenital amaurosis. Others can link with blood or clotting changes such as thrombocytopenia. He brings that bigger picture into the plan, so the care is not just about one test result.
Andrew also treats issues like kidney stones and blocked urine pathways (including hydronephrosis). When needed, he can coordinate care around procedures such as ureteroscopy and, for some stone situations, lithotripsy. For people who have had a kidney transplant, he helps with ongoing kidney follow-up too.
In many cases, treatment is about slowing things down, reducing symptoms, and keeping people steady day to day. Andrew takes time to explain options in plain language and looks at what matters for each person’s situation. If there are clinical trial options that fit, he can discuss what might be available. Clinical research can be relevant for some complex or uncommon kidney conditions.
Education and training are in the field of kidney medicine, with a focus on practical, patient-centred care for a wide range of kidney problems.