Meet Your Hepatologist
A consultant hepatologist respected for evidence-based clinical care, rigorous diagnosis, and compassionate communication with parents.
About Dr Robert Hegarty
I am a consultant hepatologist specialising in comprehensive liver care for children across London. My clinical focus is dedicated to providing families with clear, accurate diagnoses and supportive ongoing management.
My approach is shaped by rigorous scientific training and years of specialist NHS experience, while my consultation style remains practical, calm, and parent-focused at all times.
Every appointment is designed to help families understand the medical condition, the treatment options available, and exactly what happens next in their healthcare journey.
I support families navigating rare, inherited, metabolic, infectious, and transplant-related liver conditions, ensuring they feel confident and informed throughout the entire process.
Clinical Specialties
I support families with a focused range of paediatric liver concerns, delivering expert medical care tailored to your child's specific needs.
Qualification
My medical qualifications combine scientific depth with practical paediatric liver care experience, supporting precise assessment of complex childhood conditions and ensuring evidence-based treatment for every patient.
MD(Res) in Molecular Genetics
Specialist paediatric hepatology training
Years of NHS clinical experience
Advanced expertise in rare disorders
Professional Experience
My clinical background is built on a foundation of rigorous academic research, specialist hospital training, and a commitment to patient-centred private care.
Comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and long-term management of rare, inherited, infectious, and complex liver conditions in children.
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Clear explanations, careful review of medical history, and personalised treatment planning designed for patients and their guardians.
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Extensive training in molecular genetics supports thorough investigation of complex metabolic and genetic liver presentations.
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Affiliations & Memberships
Professional affiliations and clinical networks help support coordinated care, informed medical decision-making, and thoughtful, appropriate referral pathways for families requiring multidisciplinary support.
Extensive NHS experience delivering specialist paediatric assessments, evidence-based care, and clear family communication.
Active links with leading paediatric hepatology specialists support current, evidence-informed clinical decision-making.
Ongoing involvement in liver disease and molecular genetics research, supported by advanced MD(Res)-level expertise.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international paediatric teams supports coordinated care for complex cases.
Families need specialist medical insight, but they also need a clear plan. These core principles guide every single consultation I provide.
Consultations are structured to answer immediate clinical questions while keeping future monitoring and long-term support clearly in view.
Medical information is communicated clearly and compassionately, ensuring parents fully understand the diagnosis and the proposed treatment pathway.
Provide consistent, reassuring support, adjusting care plans as your child grows and their specific medical needs evolve.
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