The 20 Best Pyogenic Liver Abscess Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Pyogenic Liver Abscess Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 31 doctor with experience in Pyogenic Liver Abscess near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 31 are Experienced.

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    Raphael B. Merriman
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Raphael Merriman is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Merriman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Merriman is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert W. Osorio
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Osorio is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Osorio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Cholestasis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Osorio is currently accepting new patients.

    Harish D. Mahanty
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Harish Mahanty is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mahanty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hernia, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Mahanty is currently accepting new patients.

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    Edward W. Holt
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Van Ness Campus MOB

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Holt is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Holt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Myringotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Holt is currently accepting new patients.

    Assad A. Hassoun
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Assad Hassoun is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hassoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Hassoun is currently accepting new patients.

    Adil S. Wakil
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adil Wakil is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wakil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wakil is currently accepting new patients.

    Garrett M. Hisatake
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    General Surgery

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Garrett Hisatake is a General Surgeon in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hisatake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Banti's Syndrome, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatectomy, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Hisatake is currently accepting new patients.

    Kidist K. Yimam
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kidist Yimam is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yimam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. Her top areas of expertise are Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Yimam is currently accepting new patients.

    Richard T. Frederick
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Frederick is a Hepatologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Frederick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Frederick is currently accepting new patients.

    Shamiq Zackria
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Hospital Medicine

    Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

    1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shamiq Zackria is a Hospital Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zackria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    John M. Rabkin
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Bariatric Medicine | General Surgery

    Pacific Laparoscopy

    2250 Hayes St, Ste 610, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring. Dr. Rabkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Pancreatectomy.

    Eric Nakakura
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Surgical Oncology

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eric Nakakura is a cancer surgeon who specializes in tumors of the liver, pancreas, bile ducts and gastrointestinal tract. He also treats soft tissue sarcomas, including tumors of the retroperitoneum (a space in the abdominal cavity), trunk and extremities. At the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, he helps manage complex gastrointestinal tract cancers, soft tissue sarcomas and gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors, including carcinoid and islet cell tumors. In his research, Nakakura studies endocrine differentiation in gastrointestinal tumors. Nakakura earned his medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine. He earned a doctorate in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Medicine and received advanced training in surgery at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. At Johns Hopkins, he completed a fellowship in surgical oncology with an emphasis on pancreatic, biliary and gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Nakakura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatic Cancer, Retroperitoneal Liposarcoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Kenzo Hirose
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Surgical Oncology

    Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology Clinic

    1825 Fourth St., Fourth Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kenzo Hirose is a surgeon who cares for patients with benign or cancerous conditions affecting the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. He has expertise in using minimally invasive surgical techniques, which are generally safer and cause less post-op pain than traditional surgery. In his research, Hirose is interested in improving patient outcomes after surgery. Hirose earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a residency in general surgery at UCSF and a fellowship in liver, pancreatic and biliary tract surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Hirose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Neil Mehta
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery | Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery | Gastroenterology

    Liver Disease And Liver Transplant

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, Room A701, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Neil Mehta is a gastroenterologist and specialist in liver transplantation. In his research, Mehta examines liver cancer treatment, particularly as related to liver transplants. He has contributed to important publications in this area. His other research interests include outcomes for patients who undergo liver transplantation and cardiac iron overload in patients with chronic liver disease. He frequently lectures in the community and at the university on these subjects. At the UCSF School of Medicine, Mehta supervises the training of residents as well as fellows in both gastroenterology and liver transplant medicine. He also delivers lectures on liver disease to UCSF medical students studying metabolism and nutrition. Mehta earned his medical degree at UCSF and completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed fellowships in gastroenterology and liver transplantation at UCSF. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Failure, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant.

    Sang-mo Kang
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery

    Kidney Transplant Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sang-Mo Kang is an organ transplant surgeon, performing transplants of the kidney, liver and pancreas. His expertise includes gastrointestinal surgery, laparoscopic kidney donor surgery, laparoscopic liver surgery, and surgeries related to the liver, bile ducts and gallbladder. Kang maintains a research laboratory focused on understanding how the immune system responds to transplanted organs. He investigates new methods to induce transplant-specific tolerance, with the goal of replacing immunosuppressive medications. He has been awarded research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Kang earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School and completed a surgical residency and transplant fellowship at UCSF Medical Center. He received two research fellowships from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, which he used to study transplant immunology at the NIH and the UCSF Transplantation Research Laboratory. Kang teaches fellows, residents and medical students at UCSF. Dr. Kang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Gastroparesis, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

    Christopher E. Freise
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery

    Kidney Transplant Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Christopher E. Freise is an organ transplant surgeon with particular interests in adult and pediatric liver and kidney transplants, surgery for liver tumors and kidney cysts, laparoscopic surgery for the liver and gallbladder, and surgery for dialysis access. In his research, Freise studies immunosuppressive drugs used after transplantation and methods to prevent the tissue injury that occurs after blood supply is restored to the organ. His research is recognized and funded by the National Institutes of Health and American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Freise earned his medical degree at the University of Minnesota, where he completed a residency in surgery. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship in transplant surgery at UCSF. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Freise is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), SVC Obstruction, May Thurner Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Shareef Syed
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Transplant Surgery

    Kidney Transplant Center

    400 Parnassus Ave., Seventh Floor, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Shareef Syed is a general surgeon who specializes in abdominal organ transplantation. His training includes kidney and liver transplantation for both adults and children, and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy, a minimally invasive procedure for transferring a kidney from a living donor to a recipient. He also has expertise in minimally invasive procedures to address conditions of the kidneys, liver and bile ducts – the channels that transport digestive fluid made by the liver. Syed's research explores outcomes for liver and kidney transplant patients, with special attention to those who have hepatocellular carcinoma, a common form of liver cancer. He is currently studying the impact of long wait-list times and local-regional therapies on the outcomes of patients with liver cancer who undergo transplantation. He is also studying novel noninvasive tests to detect impending kidney rejection. He enjoys teaching medical students, residents in general surgery and abdominal transplant fellows. After earning his medical degree at the University of Leicester, Syed completed three years of medical and surgical residency with the National Health Service in England. He trained in internal medicine and surgery at the University of Southampton and cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Bristol. During this time, he qualified for admission to the Royal College of Surgeons. He then started residency in general surgery at Central Michigan University and completed it at the UCSF, followed by a fellowship in abdominal transplantation at UCSF. Syed is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, American Society of Transplantation and Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Lawrence G. Shore
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Family Medicine

    Presideo Heights Care Center

    3838 California Street, Suite 805, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Shore is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Shore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, High Cholesterol, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    601 Van Ness Ave Ste E, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jerad Landeros is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Landeros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Epidural Abscess, Lymphangitis, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Pyogenic Liver Abscess
    Internal Medicine

    City And County Of San Francisco

    220 Golden Gate Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Pace is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Pace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pyogenic Liver Abscess. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, HIV/AIDS, AIDS Dementia Complex, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Pyogenic Liver Abscess?

    Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled pocket of fluid within the liver. Pyogenic means with pus.

    When should I see a Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctors near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pyogenic Liver Abscess 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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctor near San Francisco, CA?

    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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess 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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess 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 Pyogenic Liver Abscess doctors near San Francisco, CA?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pyogenic Liver Abscess 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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