The 20 Best Liver Transplant Doctors in Minnesota, US

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The 20 Best Liver Transplant Doctors in Minnesota, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 67 doctor with experience in Liver Transplant near Minnesota, US. Of these, 42 are Experienced, 10 are Distinguished, 9 are Advanced and 6 are Elite.

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    Julie K. Heimbach
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julie Heimbach is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Heimbach is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Heimbach is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mamatha Bhat is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Bhat is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant GI

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kymberly Watt is a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Watt is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rosen is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Sclerosing Cholangitis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Timucin Taner is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Taner is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Taner is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairview Express Care

    909 Fulton St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinath Chinnakotla is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Chinnakotla is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Chinnakotla is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Infectious Disease

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Pruett is an Infectious Disease provider in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Pruett is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant GI

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Kamath is a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kamath is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology

    University Of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital

    420 Delaware St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Lake is a Gastroenterologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Lake is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tayyab Diwan is a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Diwan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery

    Fairview Express Care

    500 Harvard St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Raja Kandaswamy is a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Kandaswamy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kandaswamy is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zhihao Li is a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology

    MN - Transplant GI

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Leise is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Leise is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Mayo Clinic

    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Nyberg is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Nyberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Smoldering Multiple Myeloma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Nyberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology

    Mngi Digestive Health-Lakeville Endoscopy Center & Clinic

    18465 Orchard Trl Ste 320, 
    Lakeville, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibrahim Hanouneh is a Gastroenterologist in Lakeville, Minnesota. Dr. Hanouneh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Ascites, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology

    U Of M Health Clinics And Surgery Center Inc.

    909 Fulton St SE, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Aby is a Gastroenterologist in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Aby is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery

    Edina Family Physicians Imaging Center

    5203 Vernon Ave S, 
    Edina, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Macomber is a General Surgeon in Edina, Minnesota. Dr. Macomber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    200 1st St Sw, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Russell Wiesner is a Gastroenterologist in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Wiesner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery

    Fairview Express Care

    500 Harvard St Se, 
    Minneapolis, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Adams is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Adams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Adams is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery

    MN - Transplant GI

    200 1st St SW, 
    Rochester, MN 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Simonetto is a Transplant Surgeon in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Simonetto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis A, Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Liver Transplant?

    Liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver.

    When should I see a Liver Transplant doctor in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant doctor in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant doctors in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant doctors in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant doctor in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Liver Transplant 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 Transplant doctor in Minnesota, US?

    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 Transplant 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 Transplant 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 Transplant doctors in Minnesota, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Transplant 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 Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Transplant 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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