Overview
Diego di Sabato, M.D., serves as the Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation for both adult and pediatric patients at MUSC, a position that allows him to make a significant impact on patient care. He is developing a robust Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) program and works with multidisciplinary teams including MUSC Health's Transplant Oncology practice, the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program, and other LDLT indications.Dr. di Sabato joined MUSC from the University of Chicago School of Medicine, where, since 2019, he served as the co-director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant (LDLT) Program. During his tenure at the University of Chicago School of Medicine, he relaunched the LDLT program after a 5-year hiatus, building it into one of the busiest LDLT programs in the region, with surgical outcomes that have met or exceeded national standards. As a pediatric transplant surgeon, he integrated live donor liver transplants and established a multidisciplinary approach to pediatric liver diseases, with excellent outcomes considering the complex population. The impact of the LDLT program now contributes to more than half of the pediatric liver transplants, including for acute liver failure in children, as well as an essential component of their novel Transplant Oncology program.Dr. di Sabato is exceedingly well trained, having completed two fellowships in Transplantation at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He was also a visiting surgeon at the world's busiest living donor liver transplant program, Asan Medical Center, in Seoul, South Korea, the first center in the world to perform living donor liver transplantation.Along with his dedication to his clinical work, Dr. di Sabato is passionate about continued research to improve care for transplant patients. Currently, he is investigating liver recovery options in order to increase the number of viable organs available for patients needing a liver transplant.
Dr. Di Sabato is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
135 Rutledge Ave, 1st Floor, 9th Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Diego Di Sabato
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Diego Di Sabato?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Diego Di Sabato by calling their office at 843-792-6100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Diego Di Sabato a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Diego Di Sabato is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatitis, 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. Diego Di Sabato specialize in?
While Dr. Diego Di Sabato is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Diego Di Sabato participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Diego Di Sabato has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Diego Di Sabato's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Diego Di Sabato accept my insurance?
Dr. Diego Di Sabato accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-6100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- HepatitisDr. Di Sabato isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver TransplantDr. Di Sabato isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholestasisDr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Di Sabato isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.