Elliot B. Tapper
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions

Overview

Elliot B. Tapper MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is Academic Chief of Hepatology. His primary goal is to empower patients to enjoy a high quality of life. He is an expert in the management of chronic liver disease, performance of clinical trials, and big data for the study of liver disease. He has developed strategies that reduce symptoms and improve quality of life and invented tools that have helped keep patients with cirrhosis at home and away from the hospital. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Hepatology Communications.

Dr. Tapper is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 371 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Emory University School Of Medicine, 2009, 2009

Residency

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2012

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology

Fellowships

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Gastroenterology, 2016

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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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
Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
University of Michigan Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery & Medical Procedures Center
4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Other Locations
Hepatology Clinic
1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 3 Reception D, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Tapper 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)
Cirrhosis

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.


1 Clinical Trials

A Trial to Improve Quality of Life in People With Cirrhosis - the Michigan Kristalose Trial
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elliot B. Tapper

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elliot B. Tapper?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Elliot B. Tapper by calling their office at 734-936-9250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Elliot B. Tapper a top-rated expert for Ascites?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elliot B. Tapper is classified as an Elite expert for Ascites, 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. Elliot B. Tapper specialize in?

While Dr. Elliot B. Tapper is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Liver Failure, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Elliot B. Tapper participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elliot B. Tapper has published 371 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Elliot B. Tapper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elliot B. Tapper accept my insurance?

Dr. Elliot B. Tapper accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-9250 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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