I am a physician assistant in the division of gastroenterology. I treat many types of liver problems, including autoimmune hepatitis, genetic conditions, and viral hepatitis. I also treat downstream problems of ascites, which cause abdominal swelling, or encephalopathy, which can affect your brain. My favorite part is being able to walk with people on their journey toward health and wellness. When you come to see me, you see a team practice. I work together with Dr. Andrew Muir and have since 2001. I hope you know that when you see me, you are seeing him because we are a team. We see patients jointly and collaboratively, and you have access to so many resources, including nutritionists, physical therapists, and referrals we can make within Duke. Ms. Goacher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis.

Carl Berg is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Berg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Dr. Berg is currently accepting new patients.

I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease. Being a hepatologist allows me to form long term relationships and work together with patients and families to make a diagnosis and a treatment plan. I am particularly interested in liver transplantation as well as the care of patients with autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease including primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In addition to patient care, I have an interest in medical education. Because new treatments and discoveries are constantly being made within the field of hepatology, I am continually learning and enjoy sharing this knowledge with patients, families, and medical trainees. Dr. King is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, and Cirrhosis.

I am proud to serve as the Chief of the Duke Division of Gastroenterology. In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy my clinical practice focused on the care of patients with liver diseases. I also continue to participate in clinical research and hope that these studies offer our patients the latest advances and treatment options. Dr. Muir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

I manage patients with all forms of liver disease, including those with advanced liver disease who require liver transplantation. Additionally, I perform upper endoscopies and screening colonoscopies. I prioritize spending time with my patients to get to know them and their families, helping them optimize their health. It's essential for me to educate my patients about their illnesses so they feel empowered. Together, we create the best care plan based on the latest medical science, focusing on their goals and preferences. Dr. Floyd is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.

Haku Kahoano is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine in Greensboro, North Carolina. Dr. Kahoano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Kahoano is currently accepting new patients.

Neal Sharma is a Gastroenterologist in Advance, North Carolina. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, and Hepatitis.

Janet Jezsik is a Gastroenterologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Jezsik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.

Venkatesh Lakshman is a Gastroenterologist in Wilson, North Carolina. Dr. Lakshman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Venu Gangireddy is a Gastroenterologist in Statesville, North Carolina. Dr. Gangireddy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gangireddy is currently accepting new patients.

I strongly believe that the doctor-patient relationship is key in the practice of medicine and the most essential component for the delivery of high quality health care in the diagnosis and management of disease. As such, as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, my favorite part of the day starts with getting to know the patient. I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease with a particular interest in liver cancer and liver transplantation. In addition to my clinical interests, I also have an interest in improving how health care is delivered to patients using innovative and cutting edge technologies. Dr. Oloruntoba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

Mark Russo is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

Arundeep Kahlon is a Gastroenterologist in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Kahlon has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kahlon is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Fried is a Gastroenterologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Fried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Jaundice, and Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Dr. Fried is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Schmeltzer is a Transplant Surgeon in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Schmeltzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schmeltzer is currently accepting new patients.

Philippe Zamor is an Internal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Zamor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Zamor is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Delemos is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Delemos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Delemos is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Zacks is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Zacks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Hepatitis, and Ascites. Dr. Zacks is currently accepting new patients.

Liver disease is a disease that’s stigmatized. Many people are embarrassed to say they have liver disease, and that’s because liver disease is associated with alcoholism or drug abuse. But most people have liver disease that’s not related to those issues at all. People who smoke cigarettes get bad diseases, and we try not to stigmatize them. So it’s very difficult to be a patient with liver disease. They often feel isolated. But what has struck me about all of my patients is that they are very supportive of each other, and their families tend to be very supportive of them. They weather their condition with great grace, and they’re very grateful for the help we can provide. One of the things that distinguishes the gastroenterology division at Duke is that we have a very balanced faculty. Many programs specialize in one thing or another. Duke really covers the spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. We have the breadth of general gastroenterologists, but we also have the sub-subspecialties. Dr. Mae E. Diehl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Cirrhosis.

Much of my work is with patients who have had liver disease for a long period of time. I also see patients who have liver disease that has come about abruptly, and I take care of patients who need more advanced liver-related care, particularly when it comes to issues regarding liver transplantation. Of particular interest, I enjoy helping women with liver-disease related issues, especially those who are pregnant or seeking to become pregnant and have chronic liver disease. A number of liver transplant patients are women of childbearing age, and I have a passion for trying to help them understand what it would mean to become pregnant and pursue motherhood with that kind of medical history. Patients who come to see me should know that I will spend a lot of time getting to know them and use the best available medical science while working with them in partnership to provide the best medical care possible. I desire to make sure that patients can come away from any appointment with me feeling as though I have heard their concerns and have cared for their needs. Dr. Brady is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.