Dr Marno Ryan

Dr Marno Ryan is a highly respected Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist who provides comprehensive care for patients with digestive and liver disorders. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, Dr Ryan specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions. Her clinical focus is particularly directed towards hepatology, with dedicated expertise in managing fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, and metabolic-associated liver conditions. She is committed to delivering evidence-based, personalised treatment plans that support her patients' long-term health and well-being.

Dr Ryan completed her undergraduate medical education at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) in 1995. She subsequently undertook advanced training in Gastroenterology, achieving Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in 2001. Driven by a commitment to clinical research, she completed a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) at the University of Melbourne in 2006, investigating the complex relationships between metabolic syndrome and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Dr Ryan further expanded her expertise through a research fellowship at Stanford University in California, where she focused on insulin resistance and hepatic metabolism. She is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Gastroenterological Society of Australia and the Melbourne Liver Group.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Ryan is an Associate Professor who remains actively involved in pioneering research. Her academic work focuses on the hepatic metabolism of fats and carbohydrates, with a particular emphasis on how dietary interventions can improve patient outcomes. This integration of cutting-edge research with clinical practice allows Dr Ryan to offer her patients the most current and effective therapeutic strategies. Whether performing routine diagnostic procedures such as gastroscopy and colonoscopy or managing complex chronic liver diseases, she ensures that every patient receives compassionate, high-quality care tailored to their individual needs.