Overview
Cristian Rios is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, and Rotor Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007
1315 S Cliff Ave Ste 1200, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rios 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.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Gurakar joined Johns Hopkins from the Nazih Zuhdi Transplantation Institute at the Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he was the chief of Hepatology Research and the program director of the Liver Transplantation Medicine/ Hepatology Fellowship. He served at various capacities in the Liver Medicine Section, since its first establishment in 1993. Dr. Gurakar's clinical interests include pre and post-transplant, clinical and endoscopic management of liver diseases and viral hepatitis. His research interests include bioartificial liver dialysis systems and application of total plasma exchange in the treatment of liver disorders. Dr. Gurakar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Gurakar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
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Marie Borum is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Borum is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Natarajan Ravendhran is a hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of liver diseases. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College, University of Madras in India, completed his residency in internal medicine at what is now Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland and a residency in surgery at Railway Hospital in Madras, India. Dr. Ravendhran performed fellowship training in hepatology under the mentorship of Eugene and Leon Schiff at the University of Miami. Additionally, he received fellowship training in gastroenterology and liver disease at the University of Missouri. Dr. Ravendhran received a master’s degree in business administration in medical services management from The Johns Hopkins University. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the American Gastroenterological Association, and is a member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Dr. Ravendhran is interested in exploring cholestatic disorders. He has participated in many clinical trials that focus on hepatitis B and C, in addition to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease trials. He enjoys teaching, rounding with fellows and seeing patients, and his motto is “Patients come first!”. Dr. Ravendhran is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy. Dr. Ravendhran is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cristian Rios
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cristian Rios?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cristian Rios by calling their office at 202-444-3700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Cristian Rios a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cristian Rios is classified as an Experienced expert for Visceromegaly, 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. Cristian Rios specialize in?
While Dr. Cristian Rios is a Hepatology, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Enlarged Liver. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hepatology.
Does Dr. Cristian Rios participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cristian Rios has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Visceromegaly. You can view a list of Dr. Cristian Rios's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Cristian Rios accept my insurance?
Dr. Cristian Rios accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-444-3700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Rios isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.

