
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.
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3410 Worth St, Ste 860, Dallas, TX 75246
5236 W University Dr, Ste 2900, Mckinney, TX 75071
4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 240, Plano, TX 75093
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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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Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
"Dr. Rahimi is board certified in transplant hepatatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. His clinical interests include chronic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure, metabolic and autoimmune diseases of the liver, viral hepatitis, complications of cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Dr. Rahimi has authored several research articles on improving the outcomes of patients with advanced liver disease. Dr. Rahimi holds a Master of Science in Applied Physiology from Finch University of Health Sciences in North Chicago and medical degree from Chicago Medical School. While completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, he concurrently obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Research in the Department of Public Health. Upon relocating to Dallas, Dr. Rahimi completed two fellowships, the first in Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas. Read more about Dr. Rahimi’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""5 things you need to know about fatty liver disease (and how to reverse it)"" . Dr. Rahimi is involved in a study around the use of statins in patients with advanced liver failure and cirrhosis. Read more here . Dr. Rahimi was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""Can fatty liver be reversed? 5 common questions, answered.""". Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.
Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
Dr. Bahirwani is fellowship-trained and board certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. Her professional interests include management of patients with end stage liver disease, liver transplantation and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Bahirwani is a committed educator and currently serves as Associate Program Director for the Department of Internal Medicine at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & white Health. She attended medical school at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bahirwani's internship, residency and fellowships in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology, took place at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, where she was appointed Chief Fellow and Associate Fellowship Program Director of Transplant Hepatology. She joined the faculty and staff of Liver Consultants of Texas at Baylor University Medical Center in 2016. Dr. Bahirwani enjoys traveling with her family. In her free time, she volunteers providing medical care and other resources to the underserved populations of her community. Dr. Bahirwani, MD was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Read more about Dr. Bahirwani’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Dr. Bahirwani is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Baylor Scott & White Liver Consultants Of Texas - Waxahachie
Sumeet Asrani, MD, MSc is the Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation at the Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute in Dallas. He has served as the Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Liver Disease since 2016. He provides clinical care at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center – Waxahachie. Recently, Dr. Asrani has restructured the research enterprise of the Simmons Transplant Institute and has been instrumental in elevating the name of the Institute and Baylor Scott & White as a recognized presence in the national and international academic world. Dr. Asrani received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He did his internship and residency at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. He went on to complete fellowships in gastroenterology, hepatology and transplant hepatology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota before joining the transplant hepatology team at Baylor University Medical Center in 2013. Dr. Asrani has published 140 peer review publications, 300 abstracts and given over 125 national and international presentations. In addition, he has mentored more than 30 trainees to help advance their medical careers. Dr. Asrani previously served as an associate editor for the American Journal of Transplantation (AJT) and as an associate editor for Liver Transplantation (LT). He is actively involved in national and international collaborations to improve care for patients with liver disease. Dr. Asrani specializes in the management of patients with end-stage liver disease, liver transplantation candidates and recipients. His other clinical interests include liver cancer, viral hepatitis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and alcohol associated liver disease. His research interests focus on early identification of patients with cirrhosis, improving quality of patients with liver disease especially in the rural setting, improving kidney function in patients with liver disease and organ allocation. In his free time, Dr, Asrani enjoys various fitness endeavors, playing the drums, and traveling with his wife and four children. Dr. Asrani was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dr. Asrani is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Ascites, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar by calling their office at 214-820-8500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
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.
Does Dr. Jamil S. Alsahhar accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- CirrhosisDr. Alsahhar isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Alsahhar isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Alsahhar isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.


