The 20 Best Liver Cancer Doctors in Utah, US

Tomoki Sempokuya, MD, is a transplant hepatologist fluent in English and Japanese at Intermountain Health’s Kidney Transplant Clinic in Murray, Utah. He supports patients throughout the Salt Lake Valley, with clinical interests in transplant hepatology (liver transplants), and gastroenterology. He enjoys working in liver transplant because it combines complex surgical care with meaningful, life-saving outcomes. The opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team restoring hope and health to patients with end-stage liver disease is incredibly rewarding to him. Each case challenges him to grow professionally while making a tangible difference in people’s lives.As a transplant hepatologist, Dr. Sempokuya is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the transplant journey. He values multidisciplinary collaboration, long-term patient wellness, and engaging in community outreach to improve access and awareness of liver disease and transplantation. He is committed to guiding patients through every step of their care with compassion, clear communication, and a focus on your long-term health and quality of life.Originally from Japan, Dr. Sempokuya enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling when he’s outside the clinic. Dr. Sempokuya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy.

Ivan Zendejas is a General Practice provider in Murray, Utah. Dr. Zendejas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Zendejas is currently accepting new patients.

Ryan O'hara is an Interventional Radiologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. O'hara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Colorectal Cancer, Visceromegaly, and Liver Embolization.

Matthew Nokes is a Radiologist in Provo, Utah. Dr. Nokes has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Cancer, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Endoscopy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization. Dr. Nokes is currently accepting new patients.

Carl Gray is an Oncologist in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Gray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Gray is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Zachary Reese, MD is a hematologist/medical oncologist currently practicing with lntermountain Health in St. George Utah. He attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY, followed by internal medicine residency at the University of Colorado in Denver, CO. He then completed Hematology/Medical Oncology fellowship at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital at the University of Utah. He joined lntermountain in 2015 treating patients with all types of malignancies but with an emphasis on breast cancer. He has been providing teleoncology services to patients in rural communities since 2015 and has been serving as the lntermountain Teleoncology Medical Director since 2019. Dr. Reese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

Brett Walker is a Radiologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, Lung Nodules, Emphysema, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Danford is a Transplant Surgeon and a Gastroenterologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Danford has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Danford is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Khurram Tariq is a hematology-oncology provider with Intermountain Health's telehealth oncology team, focusing on benign and malignant hematology and medical oncology. Driven by a passion for innovation and leadership, Dr. Tariq has advanced hematology programs and helped establish Boone, North Carolina's first Islamic Center. His approach to care reflects the African proverb, ""It takes a village to raise a child,"" as he believes that a strong, supportive community is essential to meeting the complex needs of cancer patients. Dr. Tariq treats his patients like family and cherishes his close relationships with many former patients.Originally from Pakistan, Dr. Tariq grew up in Cary, North Carolina. During college, he founded MOSAIC, a student organization, and received the University of North Carolina's Chancellor's Award in 2007. He was also the first Muslim student awarded the Francis Philip Travel Scholarship, allowing him to travel the world and create a documentary about an ancient tribe in the Himalayan mountains.Outside the clinic, Dr. Tariq loves traveling, fishing, hunting, and raising honeybees near his home in North Carolina. He's also interested in Native American cultures and tribal artifacts. He enjoys spending time with his daughters and wife and is actively involved with local faith-based groups.". Dr. Tariq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, and Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Dr. Terence Rhodes is the Senior Medical Director for Oncology for the Desert Region at Intermountain Health. With a robust background in medical oncology, Dr. Rhodes is dedicated to advancing quality patient care.Dr. Rhodes earned his MD and PhD from West Virginia University School of Medicine and the National Cancer Institute, where he specialized in Immunology, Microbiology, and Cell Biology. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at WVU/Charleston Area Medical Center and his fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at Duke University Medical Center.His extensive training laid the foundation for his expertise in immuno-oncology and precision medicine. He has previously served as the Director of Immuno-Oncology and the Associate Director of Medical Oncology for Intermountain Health.Dr. Rhodes is passionate about scientific research and patient care, striving to make medicine better and deliver excellent care to as many people as possible. His vision includes advocating for providers and caregivers, ensuring clinical excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

"Dr. Michael Acord is a pediatric radiologist at Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. He supports patients and families in Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. Dr. Acord is trained in all areas of IR and has specific interests in liver and biliary interventions and minimally invasive procedures for pediatric cancer patients.Dr. Acord received his medical education at Georgetown University, followed by a radiology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, where he served as Chief Resident. He completed fellowships in pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania. He is an active SIR, SPR, COG, and SPIR member, serving on multiple societal IR sub-committees. Dr. Acord has received many accolades, including ""Teacher of the Year"" twice for his educational contributions.". Dr. Acord is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Intussusception in Children, Hepatoblastoma, Lymphangiomatosis, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Mark Ogilvie is a Radiologist in Ogden, Utah. Dr. Ogilvie has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thrombectomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Ogilvie is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Samuelson is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Samuelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. Dr. Samuelson is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Whisenant is an Oncologist in Murray, Utah. Dr. Whisenant is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Whisenant is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Te is an Oncologist in Saint George, Utah. Dr. Te is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), Schnitzler Syndrome, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Angiosarcoma. Dr. Te is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Rich is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Rich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), and Paget Disease of the Breast. Dr. Rich is currently accepting new patients.

James Shortridge is an Internal Medicine provider in Murray, Utah. Dr. Shortridge is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Thrombocytopenia, and Essential Thrombocythemia. Dr. Shortridge is currently accepting new patients.

Hamid Chalian is a Radiologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Chalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Chalian is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Chipman is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Chipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. Dr. Chipman is currently accepting new patients.

Gregory Litton is an Oncologist in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Litton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. Dr. Litton is currently accepting new patients.