Expertise in
19
conditions

Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal

Gastroenterology
Center For Women's Health
1919 Charlotte Ave, 
Nashville, TN 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
35 Years of Experience
Expertise in
19
conditions
Center For Women's Health
1919 Charlotte Ave, 
Nashville, TN 

Overview

Benedict Maliakkal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Nashville, Tennessee. He has been practicing medicine for over 35 years.

Dr. Maliakkal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Maliakkal is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Metro Nashville General Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Burmese
Georgian
Kannada
Malayalam

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Common Ground Healthcare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Center for Women's Health
1919 Charlotte Ave, Nashville, TN 37203

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Maliakkal 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
A Phase 3, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Obeticholic Acid in Subjects With Compensated Cirrhosis Due to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 23, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Obeticholic acid
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy & Safety of Oral GKT137831 in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis Receiving Ursodeoxycholic Acid and With Persistently Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase
A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess the Efficacy & Safety of Oral GKT137831 in Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis Receiving Ursodeoxycholic Acid and With Persistently Elevated Alkaline Phosphatase
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 29, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
2017-01: Blood Sample Collection to Evaluate Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
2017-01: Blood Sample Collection to Evaluate Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 06, 2020
Intervention Type: Other
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63 Total Publications

Confounding Factors in the Association Between Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Retained Gastric Contents in Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Retrospective Study.
Confounding Factors in the Association Between Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and Retained Gastric Contents in Asymptomatic Patients Undergoing Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Retrospective Study.
Journal: Cureus
Published: September 10, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal by calling their office at 615-340-4250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Liver Failure, 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. Benedict J. Maliakkal specialize in?

While Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal has published 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal accept my insurance?

Dr. Benedict J. Maliakkal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-340-4250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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