The 20 Best Liver Transplant Doctors near independence, OH

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 68 doctor with experience in Liver Transplant near independence, OH. Of these, 46 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 7 are Elite and 3 are Distinguished.

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68 providers found
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Masato Fujiki is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Fujiki is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Fujiki is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrea Schlegel is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Schlegel is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD), Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Schlegel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Koji Hashimoto is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hashimoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Hashimoto is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Federico Aucejo is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Aucejo is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Aucejo is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Cristiano Quintini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Quintini is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Splenic Infarction, Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Quintini is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bijan Eghtesad is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Eghtesad is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Necrosis, Liver Transplant, and Splenectomy. Dr. Eghtesad is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Elite in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chase Wehrle is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Wehrle is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Hardacre is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Hardacre is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Insulinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Hardacre is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nizar Zein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Zein is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Ascites, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Zein is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alejandro Pita is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Pita is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Pita is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2021. Dr. Pita is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Pierre Gholam is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Gholam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Gholam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Ammori is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Ammori is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Ammori is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    University Hospitals

    11100 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jordan Winter is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Winter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Winter is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Distinguished in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andreas Tzakis is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Tzakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Rockside Ii-Rockside Center West Creek

    6000 W Creek Rd, 
    Independence, OH 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Barnes is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Independence, Ohio. Dr. Barnes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Marymount Hospital

    12300 McCracken Rd, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Angela Thelen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Thelen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2, Hyperparathyroidism, Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Gallbladder Removal, and Liver Transplant.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Srinivasan Dasarathy is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Dasarathy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Liver Failure, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Dasarathy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2008. Dr. Dasarathy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    9500 Euclid Avenue, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Koval is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Koval is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cholangitis, Febrile Neutropenia, Lung Transplant, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Koval is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2001. Dr. Koval is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    Transplant Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christina Lindenmeyer is a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Lindenmeyer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Lindenmeyer is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2018. Dr. Lindenmeyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Liver Transplant
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    2049 East 100th Street, 
    Cleveland, OH 
     (9.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jaekeun Kim is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Liver Transplant. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Liver Transplant?

    Liver transplant is surgery to replace a diseased liver with a healthy liver.

    When should I see a Liver Transplant doctor near independence, OH?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Liver Transplant doctor near independence, OH?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Liver Transplant doctors near independence, OH?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Liver Transplant doctors near independence, OH?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Liver Transplant doctor near independence, OH?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Transplant doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Liver Transplant doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Liver Transplant doctor near independence, OH?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Liver Transplant doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Liver Transplant doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Liver Transplant doctors near independence, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Liver Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Liver Transplant doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Liver Transplant doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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