Dr. Michael Ohliger
Overview
Dr. Michael Ohliger is a radiologist who specializes in abdominal imaging to screen for, diagnose and treat cancer and other conditions affecting the liver, kidneys, intestines, uterus, ovaries and prostate. Ohliger's research involves new imaging methods for the abdomen and pelvis, with a focus on molecular imaging of liver tumors, liver function and liver injury. His research projects include using hyperpolarized carbon-13 MRI to capture images of liver tumors and to help diagnose fatty liver disease. He also works on developing novel imaging methods for diagnosing bacterial infections. Ohliger directs radiology research operations at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. Ohliger earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School. He completed a medical internship at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, followed by a residency in diagnostic radiology and a fellowship in abdominal imaging at UCSF. He has a doctorate in medical physics from the Harvard-Massachusetts Institute of Technology joint Division of Health Sciences and Technology.
Dr. Ohliger is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Ureterocele, and Small Bowel Resection.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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185 Berry St., Suite 180, Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107
505 Parnassus Ave., Third Floor, Room M-372, San Francisco, CA 94143
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Ohliger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Ohliger?
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Is Dr. Michael Ohliger a top-rated expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Ohliger is classified as an Advanced expert for Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, 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. Michael Ohliger specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Ohliger is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.
Does Dr. Michael Ohliger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Ohliger has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Fibrolamellar Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Ohliger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Ohliger isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Liver CancerDr. Ohliger isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Ohliger isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Ohliger isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
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- CarbuncleDr. Ohliger isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
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