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 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Volk is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 162 peer reviewed articles.
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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.
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 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Volk is classified as an Elite expert for Alcoholic Cirrhosis, 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 Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Michael Volk participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Volk has published 162 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alcoholic Cirrhosis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Volk's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
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- Elite
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Volk isElite. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Distinguished
- AscitesDr. Volk isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Volk isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Volk isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Liver FailureDr. Volk isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Liver TransplantDr. Volk isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- Advanced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis CDr. Volk isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Experienced
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatitis BDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Volk isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.