Dr Penelope Hey

Dr Penelope Hey is a highly qualified and dedicated Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist who provides comprehensive care for patients experiencing a wide range of digestive and liver conditions. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, she focuses on delivering evidence-based clinical management tailored to each individual's needs. Dr Hey is committed to ensuring that her patients receive the highest standard of care, combining clinical expertise with a compassionate understanding of complex gastrointestinal health issues.

Her clinical practice encompasses all aspects of general gastroenterology, with a particular interest in liver disease, coeliac disease, gastro-oesophageal reflux disease, and functional gut disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome. As a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, Dr Hey has extensive expertise in managing advanced liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and acute liver failure. She is also highly skilled in performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy, which are essential for the early detection and management of digestive disorders.

Dr Hey completed her medical training at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 2011. She subsequently undertook specialist training in gastroenterology and hepatology, achieving fellowship status as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. Driven by a commitment to advancing medical knowledge, she has also engaged in extensive doctoral research, focusing on clinical studies and therapeutic interventions for sarcopenia in patients with cirrhosis. Her academic contributions and ongoing involvement in clinical research ensure she remains at the forefront of developments in her field.