About
Dr Aparna Morgan is a Melbourne-based Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist providing comprehensive care across all areas of adult gastroenterology and liver disease.
She manages the full spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions, including reflux disease, functional gut disorders, coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, iron deficiency and gastrointestinal bleeding. She also has particular expertise in liver disease, including fatty liver disease (MASLD), alcohol-related liver disease, viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease and cirrhosis. Dr Morgan performs diagnostic and preventative endoscopy (gastroscopy and colonoscopy).
After finishing medical school at The University of Sydney, she returned home to Melbourne and completed her Basic Physician Training at Monash Health. She then undertook her specialist Gastroenterology training at Peninsula Health and The Royal Melbourne Hospital with a dedicated Advanced Training year in Hepatology, gaining additional experience in the management of complex and chronic liver conditions.
Alongside clinical practice, Dr Morgan is involved in public health research in viral hepatitis at the Burnet Institute. This work reflects her commitment to evidence-based medicine and to improving outcomes not only for individual patients, but for the wider community.
Prior to Medicine, Dr Morgan studied software engineering and applied mathematics and worked at a large IT Consulting company for many years. She brings a strong analytical lens to clinical medicine and has a particular interest in digital health, quality improvement, and using data to improve patient outcomes.
Dr Morgan is known for her calm, thoughtful approach and clear communication style. She understands that gastrointestinal symptoms can be distressing or difficult to discuss, and she aims to create a consultation environment that is respectful, thorough and reassuring.
She welcomes referrals across the full breadth of gastroenterology and hepatology and values long-term partnerships in patient care.