Quentin Anstee Consultant Hepatologist Newcastle

Quentin Anstee Consultant Hepatologist Newcastle – Leader in Liver Disease Care

Quentin Anstee Consultant Hepatologist Newcastle brings expert care and cutting-edge research to the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Based at the Freeman Hospital, Professor Anstee focuses on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), a serious and progressive condition. He treats patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol—conditions linked to the metabolic syndrome.

Clinical Excellence in NAFLD and Chronic Liver Disease

Professor Anstee leads the regional multidisciplinary “fatty liver” service. His clinical work spans acute and chronic liver conditions. These include NAFLD, Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Alcoholic Liver Disease, and Autoimmune Hepatitis. In addition, he manages Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), cirrhosis and its complications, and liver transplant care.

Because of his specialist expertise, he offers tailored treatment pathways. Moreover, he ensures every patient benefits from the latest developments in liver care.

Academic and Research Leadership at Newcastle University

As Chair of Experimental Hepatology in the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Professor Anstee leads innovative liver research. He investigates the biological causes of liver disease and develops advanced diagnostic tools. His translational research—from lab bench to bedside—makes a global impact.

He serves as Chief Investigator of the European NAFLD Registry and leads many international clinical trials. These efforts help bring new treatments to patients faster. Additionally, his research has improved how doctors assess risk and track progression in liver disease.

Training, Awards, and Professional Recognition

Trained in medicine at University College London, Professor Anstee won First Prize in Medicine during his final exams. He later trained in Hepatology, Gastroenterology, and General Medicine in London. His clinical focus sharpened at the Liver and Anti-Viral Unit at St Mary’s Hospital.

He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and active in many liver-focused societies, including EASL, BASL, and BSG.

Advocacy and Personal Interests

Beyond the clinic, he supports patient advocacy as a member of the British Liver Trust and LIVErNORTH. Outside of work, Professor Anstee enjoys sailing and theatre—pursuits that reflect his well-rounded approach to life and medicine.