
Overview
Adnan Said, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist and hepatologist and a professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.He also serves as medical director of the liver transplant program and liver transplant and hepatitis liaison at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran’s Administration Hospital.Dr. Said provides diagnosis and treatment for early to advanced liver conditions such as cirrhosis, end-stage liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. He also provides therapies for patients with chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and diabetes that can affect liver metabolism and health. He also cares for patients who are hospitalized with advanced liver disease and related complications.Dr. Said’s research focuses on advanced liver disease, particularly on the growing epidemic of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome and liver cancer.In his free time, Dr. Said likes to play squash, spend time with his family and listen to music from the 1970s and ‘80s.I'm excited about research advances which will allow us to bring new technologies and therapies to not only heal people with disease, but also to prevent disease.
Dr. Said is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Sclerosing Cholangitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. Said is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Said is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
750 University Row, Madison, WI 53705
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Said has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Digestive Health Center Hepatology Clinic
John Rice, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist who specializes in transplant medicine and a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where he also serves as the section chief.Dr. Rice treats a range of gastrointestinal (GI) or digestive issues. His clinical specialty is working with patients with liver conditions ranging from mild liver disorders to complex liver diseases such as cirrhosis (severe scarring) and hepatitis C. Dr. Rice also provides post-operative care for patients who have had organ transplantation and require long-term disease management.In addition to his clinical and academic work, Dr. Rice serves on education committees for the gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship program and studies liver disease and alcohol-related liver disease outcomes.In his free time, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with family and staying involved in his kids’ activities. He also enjoys golfing, traveling and a wide range of sports.I treat a lot of people who are very sick, but we have many good solutions and an amazing multispecialty team. It’s rewarding to help people get better. Dr. Rice is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rice is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Rice is currently accepting new patients.
Digestive Health Center Hepatology Clinic
Michael Lucey, MD, is a UW Health hepatologist. He specializes in the diagnosis and care of people with serious liver disease, particularly those who need a liver transplant.Dr. Lucey treats many forms of liver disease, including hepatitis, an inflammation caused by viral or autoimmune issues or too much medication. He also cares for patients with cirrhosis, which causes scar tissue on the liver. Cirrhosis is caused by drinking too much alcohol, a build-up of fat on the liver or other issues.To determine the best treatment, Dr. Lucey and his team first determine why the patient’s liver is not functioning properly. He puts people at ease by explaining their illness and assuring them that his team will do their very best to help.In addition to patient care, Dr. Lucey serves as a professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He researches alcoholic liver disease, viral hepatitis and patient care before and after liver transplantation.Away from the hospital, Dr. Lucey enjoys spending time with family and being a grandfather.What excites me most is finding new treatments for liver disease and helping patients return to an active life. Dr. Lucey is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Lucey is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Lucey is currently accepting new patients.
Digestive Health Center Gastroenterology Clinic
Lisa Strate is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Strate is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Strate is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Strate is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Adnan H. Said
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Adnan H. Said?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Adnan H. Said by calling their office at 608-262-5420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Adnan H. Said a top-rated expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Adnan H. Said is classified as an Distinguished expert for Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Adnan H. Said specialize in?
While Dr. Adnan H. Said is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Adnan H. Said participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Adnan H. Said has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). You can view a list of Dr. Adnan H. Said's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Adnan H. Said accept my insurance?
Dr. Adnan H. Said accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 608-262-5420 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- HepatitisDr. Said isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver FailureDr. Said isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Said isDistinguished. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Said isDistinguished. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Said isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- JaundiceDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver TransplantDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Portal HypertensionDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Said isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholestasisDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatitis ADr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis A.
- Hepatitis CDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- Liver CancerDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- ObesityDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Said isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.


