Dr Martin Weltman (Gastroenterologist)
- Name
- Assoc Prof Martin David Weltman
- Qualifications
- PhD University of Sydney 1998
- FRACP 1992
- MBBS Witwatersrand University 1983
- Occupation
- General Physician
- Gastroenterologist
- Gender
- Male
- Medical Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
- Addiction Medicine
- Links
- https://www.bondigastro.com.au/weltman
- Phone
- 02 9386 9780
- 02 8305 0000
- Fax
- 02 8305 0001
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 private practice in Bondi Junction and at Nepean Hospital. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and works as a Staff Specialist at Nepean Hospital, where he is the Director of the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department.
Professor Weltman has admitting rights to Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Nepean Public and Private Hospitals. Endoscopic procedures are performed at Double Bay Day Hospital, Prince of Wales Private Hospital, Nepean Private and Public Hospitals.
He is the author of over 40 publications, multiple book chapters and a textbook in the field of gastroenterology; ‘Gastroenterology and Hepatology: A Clinical Handbook’. Professor Weltman is an editor and reviewer for specialist medical journals in the field of gastroenterology and is a sought after speaker both nationally and internationally. He is also a passionate sports fan, particularly rugby, soccer and cricket.
- Hospital Affiliations
- Double Bay Day Hospital
- Prince of Wales Private Hospital
- Nepean Private Hospital
- Nepean Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Bondi Gastroenterology
- Affiliated Organisations
- Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA)
- Affiliated Universities
- University of Sydney
Practice Locations
NSW
- Bondi Gastroenterology
- Weekday: -Saturday: -
- Address
- Suite 704 Level 7
3 Waverley Street
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9386 9780
- Fax
- 02 9386 9560
Publications
- IL28B is associated with response to chronic hepatitis C interferon-α and ribavirin therapy https://www.nature.com/articles/ng.447
- NASH and insulin resistance: insulin hypersecretion and specific association with the insulin resistance syndrome https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S027091390227398X
- Hepatic cytochrome P450 2E1 is increased in patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis https://aasldpubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hep.510270121
- Increased hepatocyte CYP2E1 expression in a rat nutritional model of hepatic steatosis with inflammation https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0016508596700288
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology: A Clinical Handbook https://books.google.com.au/books?id=X0ocH8ZBYQAC&lpg=PP1&ots=UnXC2lMkAP&dq=%22Gastroenterology%20and%20Hepatology%3A%20A%20Clinical%20Handbook%22&lr&pg=PR4#v=onepage&q=%22Gastroenterology%20and%20Hepatology:%20A%20Clinical%20Handbook%22&f=false
