Prof Martin Weltman

MBBCh PhD FRACP FAChAM

Associate Professor Martin Weltman is an experienced consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist, with a strong interest in liver disorders, capsule endoscopy, reflux oesophagitis, colon cancer screening and inflammatory bowel disease. He completed his medical degree at the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1983. This was followed by specialist training in both South Africa and in Australia at Royal Hobart, St George and Westmead Hospitals (FRACP 1992). Professor Weltman subsequently obtained a PhD from the University of Sydney (1998) for his key studies into fatty liver disease.

Professor Weltman consults in Bondi Junction as well as at Nepean Public Hospital. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and is a Staff Specialist at Nepean Hospital, where he is also the Director of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department.

Professor Weltman has admitting rights to Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Nepean Public and Nepean Private Hospitals. Endoscopic procedures are performed at Double Bay Day Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital and Nepean Public & Private Hospitals.

Besides being an author of over 40 publications, multiple book chapters and a textbook in the field of gastroenterology (‘Gastroenterology and Hepatology: A Clinical Handbook’), he is also an editor and reviewer for specialist medical journals in the field of gastroenterology. In addition, Professor Weltman is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally.