The 20 Best Liver Transplant Doctors in Missouri, US

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The 20 Best Liver Transplant Doctors in Missouri, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 61 doctor with experience in Liver Transplant near Missouri, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    660 S Euclid Ave, 1701 West Building, Campus Box 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amelia Hessheimer is a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hessheimer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

    Washington University

    4921 Parkview Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Adeel Khan is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Khan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Washington University

    216 S Kingshighway Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Wellen is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Wellen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Liver Failure, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant. Dr. Wellen is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    660 S Euclid Ave # 8109, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Chapman is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Chapman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    3635 Vista, 3rd Floor, 
    St Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paolo Salvalaggio is a General Surgeon in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Salvalaggio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery | Surgical Oncology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery | Surgical Oncology

    Washington University

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Suite 200, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Maria Doyle is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Doyle is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Doyle is currently accepting new patients.

    Chintalapati Varma
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

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    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Chintalapati Varma performs liver, kidney, and pancreas transplants. He has special interest in laparoscopic live donor nephrectomies, live donor liver transplantation, split liver transplantation, and pediatric liver transplantation. He has extensive experience with complex hepatobiliary surgical procedures that include major liver resections for benign and malignant tumors, and bile duct tumor resections. Dr. Varma is an associate professor of surgery in the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the International Liver Transplant Society, and the Americas Hepto-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Varma speaks English, Hindi, and Telugu. He is a pilot and enjoys flying fixed-wing, single-engine airplanes. Dr. Varma is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Henry Randall
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

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    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Henry Randall specializes in liver, kidney, and pancreas surgery and transplantation. His expertise includes: adult and pediatric live-donor liver transplantation; live-donor and cadaveric kidney transplantation; pediatric liver surgery; complex kidney-pancreas transplantation; complex pancreas surgery for benign and malignancies; kidney transplantation for patients who are HIV positive; and surgical shunts for portal hypertension. Research interests include 3-D and 4-D printing of transplantable tissue and organs, and the use of virtual reality in teaching and training, and eventually in the operative theatre. Other interests include outcomes research in transplantation, and establishing human hepatoma cell lines in mice. Dr. Randall is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Professional affiliations include the American Board of Surgery, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Society of Transplantation, American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Randall is an avid landscape and architecture photographer. Dr. Randall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Liver Transplant.

    Uchenna Agbim
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine

    SLUCare Physician Group

    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Second Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Uchenna Agbim is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Agbim has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Mustafa Nazzal
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery | Transplant Surgery

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    1225 S. Grand Blvd., Third Level, 
    St. Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Mustafa Nazzal specializes in: Adult and pediatric liver transplantation; liver tumors and minimally invasive liver surgery; complex hepato-biliary surgery; and split liver transplant. He performs kidney-pancreas transplant surgery, intestinal rehabilitation surgery, and general surgery on transplant and cirrhotic patients. Dr. Nazzal uses the latest surgical techniques, including laparoscopic surgery for liver tumors in cirrhotic patients. His research includes pre-transplant loco-regional therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma and post-transplant outcomes, and collection of blood and liver tissue for research, with the goal of growing hepatocellular carcinoma cells in mice. Dr. Nazzal is assistant professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant Surgery, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. A fellow of the American College of Surgeons, he holds memberships in the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, American Association for Liver Disease, and the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Nazzal enjoys table tennis and has an interest in constitutional law. Dr. Nazzal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | General Surgery
    4320 Wornall Rd, Suite 240, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eddie Island is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Island is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ryan Fischer is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Fischer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Alagille Syndrome, Cholestasis, Biliary Hypoplasia, Bile Duct Obstruction, and Liver Transplant.

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

    Saint Lukes Physician Group Inc

    4401 Wornall Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jameson Forster is a General Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Forster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Choledocholithiasis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. Dr. Forster is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Children's Mercy Kansas City

    2401 Gillham Rd, 
    Kansas City, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hendrickson is a Pediatric Surgeon in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Hendrickson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Atresia of Small Intestine, Gastrostomy, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    4921 Parkview Pl, Div Surg Transplant, Ste 12b, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Surendra Shenoy is a Transplant Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Shenoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Shenoy is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 8C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Crippin is a Transplant Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Crippin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sakil Kulkarni is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    St. Louis Children's Hospital

    1 Childrens Pl, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yumirle Turmelle is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Turmelle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Biliary Atresia, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hepatoblastoma, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    660 S Euclid Avenue, Campus Box 8109, 
    St Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ola Ahmed is a General Surgeon in St Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Gangrene, Cholecystitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Internal Medicine

    St Louis University Hospital

    1201 S Grand Blvd, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nazli Ozturk is an Internal Medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Ozturk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Gallbladder Removal.

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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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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 Missouri, 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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