Dr Rob Hackett

Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rob offers individualised, evidence based care for patients with gastroenterological & liver conditions. He provides high quality diagnostic & therapeutic gastroscopy & colonoscopy procedures.
His specialist interest is in hepatology including metabolic associated fatty liver disease, autoimmune, viral & alcohol related liver disease & liver cancer. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Otago & is actively involved in research at the Clinical Trials Unit.

Current Positions
Consultant Gastroenterologist, Wellington Hospital
Consultant Gastroenterologist, The Rutherford Clinic
Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Otago

Specialist Experience
Hepatology/Liver disease
Gastroscopy
Colonoscopy
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Coeliac disease
Iron deficiency anaemia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Gastro-oesophageal reflux and dyspepsia

Qualifications/Memberships
MBBS (London), BDS, MFDS (RCS Eng), FRACP

Hepatology/Liver Disease
Rob completed his Fellowship in hepatology at Gold Coast University Hospital, Queensland. His specialist hepatology interests include metabolic associated fatty liver disease, autoimmune, viral & alcohol related liver disease & liver cancer