Jamil S. Alsahhar
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

Dr. Alsahhar is board certified in transplant hepatology . He specializes in the management of patients with viral hepatitis, metabolic and autoimmune liver diseases, cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver transplantation. Dr. Alsahhar also has special interest in cardiac and pulmonary complications of cirrhosis. Dr. Alsahhar attended medical school at Texas A&M University College of Medicine. He went on to complete his internship, internal medicine residency and fellowship training in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Baylor University Medical Center - Dallas. He has published several scientific articles in the field of hepatology and liver transplantation, and has presented at national and international meetings. In his spare time, Dr. Alsahhar plays soccer and ping-pong and enjoys landscape photography. He sees patients at Baylor University Medical Center and at the McKinney Liver Outreach Clinic. Read more about Dr. Alsahhar's publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Dr. Alsahhar was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2025.

Dr. Alsahhar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Texas A & M College Of Medicine Bryan - 2013|Baylor University Medical Center - 2019

Residency

Internal Medicine, Baylor University Hospital - 2016

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Hepatology
Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med
Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Gastroenterology, Baylor University Hospital - 2019
Transplant Hepatology, Baylor University Hospital - 2019
Gastroenterology, Baylor University Medical Center - 2019
Transplant Hepatology, Baylor University Medical Center - 2019

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Institute For Rehabilitation - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Alliance Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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  • POS
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants of Texas - Dallas
3410 Worth St, Ste 860, Dallas, TX 75246
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants of Texas - McKinney
5236 W University Dr, Ste 2900, Mckinney, TX 75071
Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants of Texas - Plano
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 240, Plano, TX 75093

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alsahhar 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.


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Is Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar 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. Jamil S. Alsahhar specialize in?

While Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-820-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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