MEET OUR SPECIALISTS
Dr Aidan Woodward
MBBS | PhD | FRACP
Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist with a doctorate in chronic liver disease and extensive experience in gastroscopy and colonoscopy, including GESA recertification in colonoscopy.
Dr Aidan Woodward
Dr Aidan Woodward is a Consultant Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist with expertise in the diagnosis and management of digestive and liver conditions.
After graduating from The University of Queensland, Dr Woodward completed advanced training at both the Gold Coast and Princess Alexandra Hospitals. He subsequently completed a PhD in the field of chronic liver disease, and has a special interest in hepatology, including viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver disease and fatty liver disease.
Dr Woodward holds a public appointment as a Senior Staff Specialist at Mater Hospital Brisbane and is a Senior Lecturer at The University of Queensland.
He is committed to providing evidence-based, personalised care and takes the time to listen, explain and support patients through their treatment journey.
Dr Woodward works closely with referring GPs and healthcare providers to ensure coordinated, high-quality care for every patient. Clear communication and timely updates are provided throughout the patient’s care.
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland, 2019
Fellow of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, 2014
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery; The University of Queensland, 2006
Bachelor of Pharmacy; The University of Queensland, 2000
Registrations & Professional Memberships
AHPRA/Medical Board of Australia (General & Specialist)
Fellow Royal Australian College of Physicians
Gastroenterology Society of Australia
Gastroenterological Society of Queensland
Research & Publications
Dr Woodward has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journal publications, and remains actively involved in clinical trials through Mater Research and Gallipoli Medical Research.
View Dr Woodward's Publications Here
Huang A, Palmer A, Valery P, Mickenbecker M, Johnston A, O’Sullivan T, Chen H, Woodward AJ, Haque M, Clark P. Better adherence to components of an acute care bundle improves 90 day mortality from acute decompensated chronic liver disease: a retrospective study. Internal Medicine Journal. Accepted 9 Oct 2025.
Taye BW, Valery PC, Liddle B, Woodward AJ, Sackey D, Williams S, Chang GKF, Clark PJ.
Fitting Health Care to People: Understanding and Adapting to the Epidemiology and Health Literacy of People Affected by Viral Hepatitis from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Migrant Backgrounds. J Immigr Minor Health. 2022 Oct;24(5):1196-1205. doi: 10.1007/s10903-02101305-5. Epub 2021 Nov 17. PMID: 34787805.Taye B, Valery P, Liddle B, Woodward A, Shahid S, Farley R, Sackey D, Clark P. Australian
general practitioners’ perceptions of the barriers and opportunities for community-based care of patients with viral hepatitis: a mixed methods study. J Prim Health Care. 2022 Sep;14(3):229-236. doi: 10.1071/HC22005.Johnston HE, de Crom T, Hargrave C, Adhyaru P, Woodward AJ, Pang S, Ali A, Coombes JS, Keating SE, McLean K, Mayr HL, Macdonald GA, Hickman IJ. The inter- and intrarater
reliability and feasibility of dietetic assessment of sarcopenia and frailty in potential liver
transplant recipients: A mixed-methods study. Clin Transplant 2021 Feb;35(2):e14185. doi: 10.1111/ctr.14185. Epub 2020 Dec 19.Papaluca T, Roberts SK, Strasser SI, Stuart KA, Farrell G, MacQuillan G, Dore GJ, Wade AJ, George J, Hazeldine S, O'Beirne J, Wigg A, Fisher L, McGarity B, Sawhney R, Sinclair M, Thomas J, Valiozis I, Weltman M, Wilson M, Woodward A, Ahlenstiel G, Haque M, Levy M, Prewett E, Sievert W, Sood S, Tse E, Valaydon Z, Bowden S, Douglas M, New K, O'Keefe J, Hellard M, Doyle J, Stoove M, Thompson AJ. Efficacy and Safety of
Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir/Voxilaprevir for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) NS5A-Inhibitor Experienced Patients With Difficult to Cure Characteristics. Clin Infect Dis. 2021 Nov 2;73(9):e3288-e3295. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciaa1318.Woodward AJ, Wallen MP, Ryan J, Ward LC, Coombes JS, Macdonald GA. Evaluation of
techniques used to assess skeletal muscle quantity in patients with cirrhosis. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021 Aug;44:287-296. doi: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.05.029. Epub 2021 Jun 11.Woodward AJ, Avery A, Keating SE, Ward LC, Coombes JS, Macdonald GA. Computerised tomography skeletal muscle and adipose surface area values in a healthy Caucasian population. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2020 Sep;74(9):1276-1281.
Woodward AJ, Wallen MP, Ryan J, Hall A, Ward LC, Coombes JS, Macdonald GA. Is post
transplant metabolic syndrome associated with pre-liver transplant visceral adipose tissue area? Clin Nutr ESPEN 2020 Oct; 39: 61-66.Wallen MP, Keating SE, Hall A, Hickman IJ, Pavey TG, Woodward AJ, Skinner TL, Macdonald GA, Coombes JS. Exercise Training Is Safe and Feasible in Patients Awaiting Liver Transplantation: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial. Liver Transpl. 2019 Oct; 25(10): 1576-1580.
Wallen M, Woodward AJ, Hall A, Skinner TL, Coombes JS, Macdonald GA. Poor cardiorespiratory fitness is a risk factor for sepsis in patients awaiting liver transplantation. Transplantation, 2018 Jul 13 [ePub].
Wallen M; Hall A; Dias K; Ramos J; Keating S; Woodward AJ; Skinner Tina; Macdonald GA; Arena R; Coombes J. Impact of beta-blockers on cardiopulmonary exercise testing in patients with advanced liver disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther, 2017. 46(8): 741-747.
Woodward AJ; Macdonald GA. Antiviral therapy for hepatitis C infection – past, present and future. Medical Observer; 20 November 2015.
Tan T; Chang L; Woodward AJ; Cohen J; Venkatesh B; Macdonald GA. Characterising adrenal function using directly measured plasma free cortisol in stable severe liver disease. J Hepatol, 2010. 53(5): 841-848.
