Overview
Dr. Victor Machicao earned his medical degree in 1993 from the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Medical School in Lima (Peru). He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, followed by both a Gastroenterology Fellowship and a Hepatology and Liver Transplantation Fellowship at Mayo Clinic, where he graduated as an Instructor in Medicine. Upon completion of his training he became Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville from 2003 to 2009. He joined our Gastroenterology Division in 2009. He is currently Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and Medical Director of Memorial Hermann Liver Transplant Program. Dr. Machicao is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and Liver Transplantation by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr Machicao has been active in various national and regional gastroenterology societies. He has been an active member since graduation of the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease (AASLD), and has served in the Executive Committee at the Texas Transplantation Society where he been Liver Councilor since 2011. Dr Machicao is also an Active Member of the United Network for Organ Sharing, serving at the Region 4 Liver Review Board. He heads the weekly Hepatobiliary Tumor Board at Memorial Hermann Hospital and is a member of the Hepatocellular Carcinoma Interdisciplinary Research group at the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Machicao has more than 20 publications at national and international peer-reviewed Journals and book chapters in the field of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation. His areas of expertise include hepatocellular carcinoma, complications of cirrhosis particularly cirrhotic cardiomyopathy, and the medical management of the liver transplant recipient, with a special interest in the management of viral hepatitis after solid organ transplantation. Dr Machicao has been a dedicated teacher during his career, and has been the coordinator of the Inpatient Hepatology Service at Memorial Hermann Hospital/Texas Medical Center supervising the training of our Fellows, Resident and Medical Students. He has been the recipient of both the Excellence in Teaching Award while at the University of Florida in 2008, and the Dean’s Teaching Excellence Award, at the University of Texas HSC at Houston in 2011, attesting his commitment to Education.
Dr. Machicao is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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6400 Fannin St, Suite 1400, Houston, TX 77030
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Baylor St. Luke's Liver Center
Prasun K. Jalal, M.D is Assistant Professor of Surgery in the Division of Abdominal Transplantation of the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery and in the Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Jalal is board certified in gastroenterology, internal medicine and transplant hepatology. Dr. Jalal earned his medical degree from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India. His extensive training includes training in gastroenterology and hepatology at St. James Hospital in Leeds, England. He completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York and in transplant hepatology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York. Dr. Jalal's clinical interests include viral hepatitis, liver transplant, liver cancer and autoimmune hepatitis. Dr. Jalal is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Esophageal Varices, Hepatitis A, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Jalal is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Joseph S. Galati is an expert in liver disease, with over 33 years of experience and leadership in the field of liver disease and liver transplantation. A leader in clinical care, research, and education, Dr. Galati has been at the forefront of liver disease care for over three decades.Dr. Galati is native of Long Island, New York. He received his undergraduate degree at Syracuse University and attended St. George's University School of Medicine.Following medical school, Dr. Galati was an Intern and Resident in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Health Science Center-Brooklyn (formerly Downstate Medical Center)/Kings County Hospital Center, one of the premier teaching hospitals in the country. He remained an additional year in the department to assume responsibilities as the Chief Medical Resident in the Department of Medicine. Wanting to pursue further training and expertise in Liver Disease/Transplant Medicine, Dr. Galati left New York City for Omaha, Nebraska. He performed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Transplant Hepatology at University of Nebraska Medical Center. University of Nebraska Medical Center is a world renowned liver program, and today remains one of the finest in the country. During Dr. Galati’s training there, he participated in a number of research studies looking at the gastrointestinal complications of liver disease and cirrhosis. Dr. Galati is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Galati is board certified in Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Dr. Galati is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Transplant Surgery
Dr. Rise Stribling is responsible for the care of liver transplant patients at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. In addition to overseeing pre- and post-transplant end-stage liver disease patients, she is responsible for managing their long-term care and providing education before and after their surgical procedure. Dr. Stribling is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Stribling is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor Machicao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor Machicao?
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Is Dr. Victor Machicao a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor Machicao is classified as an Distinguished 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 Machicao specialize in?
While Dr. Victor Machicao is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Victor Machicao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Victor Machicao has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Victor Machicao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Victor Machicao accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor Machicao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-704-5200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- CirrhosisDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- HepatitisDr. Machicao isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis.
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- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholangitisDr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- JaundiceDr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Machicao isAdvanced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
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- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- EndoscopyDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Machicao isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.