Overview
Dr. Po-Hung (Victor) Chen is a transplant hepatology and addiction medicine physician. He is jointly appointed by the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Division of Addiction Medicine. Dr. Chen's clinical focus is to care for patients with general or transplant-related liver conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), viral hepatitis, autoimmune liver diseases, hemochromatosis, and other diagnoses. He directed the creation of a Johns Hopkins Medicine informational webpage on ALD. He is also a frequent consultant for other Johns Hopkins clinicians regarding inquiries about ALD, including biomarker interpretation, acute hepatitis management, and addiction treatment delivery. Dr. Chen is a member of multiple professional medical and public health organizations (see below). He is a Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2360 West Joppa Road, Joppa Concourse STE 205, Joppa Concourse STE 205, Lutherville, MD 21093
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.
Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
Natarajan Ravendhran is a hepatologist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment and management of liver diseases. He received his medical degree from Stanley Medical College, University of Madras in India, completed his residency in internal medicine at what is now Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Maryland and a residency in surgery at Railway Hospital in Madras, India. Dr. Ravendhran performed fellowship training in hepatology under the mentorship of Eugene and Leon Schiff at the University of Miami. Additionally, he received fellowship training in gastroenterology and liver disease at the University of Missouri. Dr. Ravendhran received a master’s degree in business administration in medical services management from The Johns Hopkins University. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the American Gastroenterological Association, and is a member of the European Association for the Study of the Liver. Dr. Ravendhran is interested in exploring cholestatic disorders. He has participated in many clinical trials that focus on hepatitis B and C, in addition to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease trials. He enjoys teaching, rounding with fellows and seeing patients, and his motto is “Patients come first!”. Dr. Ravendhran is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, and Endoscopy.
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Gurakar joined Johns Hopkins from the Nazih Zuhdi Transplantation Institute at the Integris Baptist Medical Center in Oklahoma City, where he was the chief of Hepatology Research and the program director of the Liver Transplantation Medicine/ Hepatology Fellowship. He served at various capacities in the Liver Medicine Section, since its first establishment in 1993. Dr. Gurakar's clinical interests include pre and post-transplant, clinical and endoscopic management of liver diseases and viral hepatitis. His research interests include bioartificial liver dialysis systems and application of total plasma exchange in the treatment of liver disorders. Dr. Gurakar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus
Zobair Younossi is a Transplant Surgeon in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Younossi is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Hepatitis C, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Heart Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Victor Chen by calling their office at 410-933-7495. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Victor Chen a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor Chen 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. Victor Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Victor Chen is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Victor Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Victor Chen has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Victor Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Victor Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-933-7495 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- CirrhosisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Liver TransplantDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Liver Transplant.
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- AscitesDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
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- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
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- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.