Overview
Dr. Volk joined BSWH in 2023 as Chair of Medicine. He is nationally recognized as an expert in Cirrhosis and Liver Transplantation and has frequently been selected among the Best Doctors in Hepatology. His research focuses on improving healthcare delivery, with extensive grant funding and >150 publications. Dr. Volk's areas of expertise include liver transplant evaluation, post-transplant management, cirrhosis, liver failure, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, esophageal and gastric varices, portal hypertension, hepatocellular carcinoma, other benign, malignant, and undiagnosed liver Masses, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, alcohol-related liver disease, hemochromatosis, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and Wilsons Disease. Connect with Dr. Volk: Michael Volk, MD, MSc, FAASLD | LinkedIn.
Dr. Volk is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Liver Failure, and Endoscopy.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Volk 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.
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Vincent has enjoyed being a part of the BSW Gastroenterology Division for the last 15 years. For the last 7 years, she has had the privilege of being the section chief for Hepatology. She enjoys helping patients address their health concerns and working with patients to improve their quality of life in the setting of chronic illness. Dr. Vincent's areas of expertise include general gastroenterology and liver disease. Dr. Vincent is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Enlarged Liver, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Ascites, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Endoscopy.
Office
Jennifer Wells is a Hepatologist in Austin, Texas. Dr. Wells is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, and Hepatitis C.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Volk
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Volk?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Volk by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Volk a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Volk 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. Michael Volk specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Volk is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Ascites. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Michael Volk accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Volk accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CirrhosisDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Experienced
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- CholangitisDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.