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    MediFind found 136 doctor with experience in Liver Failure near Pittsburgh, PA. Of these, 114 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced, 7 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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      Scott W. Biggins
      Elite in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Elite in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery

      UPMC Center For Liver Care

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Biggins, MD, specializes in hepatology and transplant hepatology and is board-certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at UPMC Center for Liver Care and is affiliated with UPMC Horizon, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Mercy, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Biggins received his medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Oregon Health & Science University Hospital, followed by a fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Biggins is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Ascites, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

      Abhinav Humar
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Abhinav Humar, MD, is the clinical director of the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute and chief of UPMC Transplant Services. He received his medical degree from the University of Ottawa where he also completed his general surgical residency. He completed his surgical fellowship in transplantation at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Humar is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons and the International Liver Transplantation Society with more than 600 abstracts accepted at national and international transplant meetings and has co-authored more than 200 manuscripts, 30 book chapters and two books. Dr. Humar’s clinical interests include living donor and split liver transplants and studies of hepatic regeneration. View Dr. Humar’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Humar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

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      Christopher B. Hughes
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Christopher Hughes, MD, FACS is the surgical director of the UPMC Liver Transplant Program and is certified in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. He is an associate professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Hughes received his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine where he also completed his residency in general surgery. He completed his fellowship in transplantation surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Dr. Hughes’s clinical interests include liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery with a focus on infectious disease in solid organ transplantation. View Dr. Hughes’s full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Hughes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

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      Amit Tevar
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Gujarati , Hindi
      Accepting New Patients

      Amit Tevar, MD, is the surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at UPMC and is certified in multi-organ transplantation and hepatobiliary by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Tevar received his medical degree from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine where he served as chief resident. He completed his fellowship in multi-organ transplant surgery at the University of Chicago and the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Tevar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

      James Squires
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology

      Liver And Intestine Transplant At Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      James E. Squires MD, MS, is a pediatric hepatologist and is certified in pediatric gastroenterology and advanced/transplant hepatology by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and is the Associate Director of Hepatology and the Director of the Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from University of Texas and completed his residency followed by his fellowships in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Advanced/Transplant Hepatology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Dr. Squires is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Liver Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

      Simon P. Horslen
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Distinguished in Liver Failure

      Liver And Intestine Transplant At Pediatric Gastroenterology In Lawrenceville

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Simon Horslen, MBChB, FRCPCH, is a pediatric hepatologist and transplant physician and is certified in General Pediatrics and Gastroenterology by the Medical Royal Colleges in the United Kingdom. He is director of Pediatric Hepatology at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and is a professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Horslen earned his medical degree at the University of Bristol Medical School in England and is a fellow and founding member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK). He is a fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease. Dr. Horslen has worked in the United States for the last 23 years, initially at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE, and subsequently at Seattle Children’s in Seattle, WA as director of Hepatology and medical director of Solid Organ Transplantation. His clinical and research interests include pediatric liver disease, acute liver failure, and liver and intestine transplantation. He has over 150 publications in the areas of pediatric liver disease, intestinal failure, and transplantation and participates in several multicenter studies. Dr. Horslen lives in Edgeworth with his wife, Sarah. He has two adult children who continue to live in the Pacific Northwest. He is an avid soccer fan, likes to play golf when his busy schedule allows, and is a woodturner and particularly enjoys making bowls on his lathe. View the full list of Dr. Horslen’s publications on PubMed. LGBTQIA+ Affirming: This provider has completed training on how to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for LGBTQIA+ patients. This provider may or may not offer LGBTQIA+ specific medical or surgical care. Please ask when scheduling. Dr. Horslen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Short Bowel Syndrome, Cholestasis, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, Alagille Syndrome, and Liver Transplant.

      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      Distinguished in Liver Failure
      3705 5th Ave, Room 3200dw, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Robert Squires is a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Squires is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Biliary Atresia, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD), High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Gastrostomy.

      Michele Molinari
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Italian, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Michele Molinari is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Molinari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Molinari is currently accepting new patients.

      Amjad Sattout
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hospital Medicine
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hospital Medicine

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine

      3459 5th Avenue, MUH G100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French

      Amjad Sattout, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Passavant, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Mercy. Dr. Sattout received medical degrees from Aleppo University School of Medicine and École Polytechnique and completed residencies at Aleppo University School of Medicine, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Damascus University Faculty of Medicine, and Marshall University Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Sattout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Colonoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

      George V. Mazariegos
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      General Surgery

      UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Transplant Services

      4401 Penn Avenue, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      George V. Mazariegos, MD, FACS, specializes in pediatric transplant surgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. He is certified by the American College of Surgeons and is chief of Pediatric Transplantation at UPMC while holding the title of Jamie Lee Curtis Chair in Transplantation Surgery. He received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, completed his residency at Michigan State University, followed by fellowships at UPMC in critical care medicine, and the Thomas E. Starzl fellowship in transplantation, hepatic, and multivisceral transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos’ clinical interests include treatment of pediatric patients who have liver and intestinal disease that require transplantation or hepatobiliary surgery. He is a member of the Society of University Surgeons, the American Surgical Association, and the Pediatric Committee of the International Liver Transplant Society. He and colleagues recently founded the Starzl Network for Excellence in Pediatric Transplantation, a learning health system focused on accelerating innovation and patient centered care in pediatric transplantation. Dr. Mazariegos lives in Oakland with his wife and three children. View Dr. Mazariegos's full list of publications from PubMed. Dr. Mazariegos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Crigler-Najjar Syndrome, Biliary Atresia, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

      Aylin Tansel
      Experienced in Liver Failure
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Liver Failure
      Gastroenterology

      UPMC Digestive Health Care

      1515 Locust Street, Floor 5, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Turkish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Aylin Tansel, MD, specializes in internal medicine and gastroenterology and is certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, and is affiliated with UPMC Mercy, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. She completed her residency at the Thomas Jefferson University Medical College. Dr. Tansel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Achalasia, Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology

      Allegheny Clinic

      1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hui-wei Chen is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Advanced in Liver Failure

      Allegheny Clinic

      1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tavankit Singh is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology

      Allegheny Clinic

      1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jose Oliva is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Oliva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Advanced in Liver Failure

      Allegheny Clinic

      1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Cristina Strahotin is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Strahotin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.

      Stefan Schneeberger
      Experienced in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      Experienced in Liver Failure
      Transplant Surgery
      3550 Terrace St, Scaife Hall 678, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stefan Schneeberger is a Transplant Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schneeberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Hepatology

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      200 Lothrop St, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Kiran Bambha is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bambha is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, and Liver Transplant.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Advanced in Liver Failure

      University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

      300 Halket St, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (1.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Jaideep Behari is a Hepatologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Behari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      Advanced in Liver Failure
      Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
      3705 5th Ave, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Benjamin Shneider is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shneider is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. His top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Shneider is currently accepting new patients.

      Swaytha Ganesh
      Experienced in Liver Failure
      Experienced in Liver Failure

      Starzl Transplantation Institute - UPMC Transplant Services

      3459 5th Avenue, Montefiore, 7 South, 
      Pittsburgh, PA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Malaysian, Tamil, Telugu

      Swaytha Ganesh, MD, is the medical director of the Living Donor Program at UPMC and is certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Gastroenterology. She received her medical degree from the PSG Institute of Medical Sciences & Research in Coimbatore, India and completed her residency in categorical internal medicine at UPMC. Dr. Ganesh then completed her fellowships in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at UPMC. Dr. Ganesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Liver Failure. Her top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Nephrectomy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      When should I see a Liver Failure doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Liver Failure doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Liver Failure doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Liver Failure doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Liver Failure doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Failure doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Liver Failure doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Liver Failure doctor near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Liver Failure doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Liver Failure doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Liver Failure doctors near Pittsburgh, PA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Failure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Liver Failure doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Failure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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