25 of the Best Hepatologists in The United States

Dr. Christopher C. Thompson is the Director of Endoscopy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), Co-director of the Center for Weight Management and Wellness, and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School.  He is also the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program Director and clinical faculty at Boston Children’s Hospital and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  Dr. Thompson’s clinical interests include endoscopic surgery applied to foregut conditions, with a focus on endoscopic treatment of obesity, GERD, Zenker’s diverticula, achalasia, gastroparesis,  postsurgical complications, and pancreatobiliary disease.  He spends the majority of his time performing these advanced endoscopic procedures and also cares for these patients in the ambulatory setting.  The remainder of his time is devoted to research in endoscopic surgery, with a focus on device development, clinical outcomes, and endoscopic education. His research has resulted in numerous patents, development of new endoscopic procedures, and over 300 publications.  He was awarded the Brigham and Women’s Physician Organization Clinical Innovation Award in 2007 for developing and performing the first endoscopic suturing procedure to treat obesity.  He also invented anastomosis technology, which has been shown to treat type 2 diabetes effectively in early clinical trials.  He was responsible for much of the early work in Bariatric Endoscopy, having been called the founding father of the field, and edited the first textbook and video atlas on the subject.  Some of his other important clinical innovations include the development of new endoscopic techniques for treating pancreatic necrosis, gastric outlet obstruction, sleeve gastrectomy stenosis, pancreaticojejunal anastomotic strictures, and postsurgical complications.  He also developed an endoscopic part-task simulator used by many fellowship programs (the TEST box).These accomplishments have led to a broad clinical referral base, and to national and international invitations for lectureships and live case demonstrations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Blackwell Lectureship, ACG American Journal of Gastroenterology Lecture, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Presidential Plenary Lecture, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) J Edward Berk Presidential Plenary Lecture, ACG Edgar Achkar Visiting Professorship, all post-graduate education courses for the major US gastroenterology and surgical societies, and numerous respected courses throughout Europe, Asia, and South America.  He has also mentored more than 20 fellows, many of whom have gone on to thrive in prestigious academic institutions, and he established the first Fellowship in Bariatric Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Esophageal Varices, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.

Thomas Kowalski is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kowalski is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Kowalski is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

Marvin Ryou is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Ryou is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Portal Hypertension, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ryou is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Alexander Schlachterman is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Schlachterman is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Schlachterman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Schlachterman is currently accepting new patients.

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. Sanjaya K. Satapathy is the medical director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at the Northwell Transplant Institute, program director of Northwell's Transplant Hepatology Fellowship, and professor of medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.His path to medicine began in India, where he was inspired by his father an engineer with a passion for homeopathy to pursue a career in healthcare. He earned his medical degree from Veer Surendra Sai Medical College, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology and hepatology in the early 2000s. During that time, he witnessed the profound need for liver transplantation in India, where access remained scarce.While presenting his research at a conference in the United States, Dr. Satapathy was drawn to the opportunities and possibilities for advancing transplantation in America. He decided to continue his career in the United States, completing additional residency and fellowship training before serving as a transplant hepatologist in Memphis. In 2019, he was recruited to Northwell.It was a dream to begin from zero and build a transplant program that could be a model not just for the area or the state, but for the country, says Dr. Satapathy. Within only a few years, we've been able to achieve that goal, because Northwell has all the elements and resources to be one of the best programs in the nation. The expertise we have is unparalleled, with a collaborative team that encompasses all levels of care.The program was founded just in time for a huge surge in demand for liver transplants in the area, he adds. Liver disease and other liver issues are on the rise, making the need for an extensive program crucial for those in the New York region. Part of the program's strength is innovation. For example, Northwell is utilizing an approach that allows donated organs to be safely preserved for a longer period of time, which means needed organs can travel longer distances even from as far away as Hawaii. Northwell is also running several clinical trials on transplant medications and operates a robust transplant hepatology fellowship program to train the next generation of doctors a program Dr. Satapathy launched.I'm passionate about this work, and particularly about my patients, he says. I see every patient as my family, and my focus is on what I can do next to help them. Dr. Satapathy is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Satapathy is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology.

I am proud to serve as the Chief of the Duke Division of Gastroenterology. In addition to my administrative duties, I enjoy my clinical practice focused on the care of patients with liver diseases. I also continue to participate in clinical research and hope that these studies offer our patients the latest advances and treatment options. Dr. Muir is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Muir is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology.

I love running, traveling to the new places, and watching sports. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Malabsorption, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Wijarnpreecha is currently accepting new patients.

Faisal Kamal is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kamal is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Achalasia, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Kamal is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Kamal is currently accepting new patients.

Andres Duarte is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Duarte is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Duarte is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

Christine Pocha, MD, provides expert liver-disease and hepatology care at Avera Medical Group Liver Disease in Sioux Falls, SD. Dr. Pocha is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Ascites, Cirrhosis, and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Dr. Pocha is board certified in Certification In Internal Medicine Board Certification In Gastroenterology/Hepatology.

"Dr. Rahimi is board certified in transplant hepatatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine. His clinical interests include chronic liver disease, liver cancer, liver failure, metabolic and autoimmune diseases of the liver, viral hepatitis, complications of cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Dr. Rahimi has authored several research articles on improving the outcomes of patients with advanced liver disease. Dr. Rahimi holds a Master of Science in Applied Physiology from Finch University of Health Sciences in North Chicago and medical degree from Chicago Medical School. While completing his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, he concurrently obtained a Master of Science in Clinical Research in the Department of Public Health. Upon relocating to Dallas, Dr. Rahimi completed two fellowships, the first in Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Transplant Hepatology at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, in Dallas. Read more about Dr. Rahimi’s publications on PubMed.gov and the Baylor Health Sciences Library . Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""5 things you need to know about fatty liver disease (and how to reverse it)"" . Dr. Rahimi is involved in a study around the use of statins in patients with advanced liver failure and cirrhosis. Read more here . Dr. Rahimi was recognized by D Magazine as a Best Doctor for 2024 and 2025. Read Dr. Rahimi's article, ""Can fatty liver be reversed? 5 common questions, answered.""". Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Esophageal Varices, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Rahimi is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med/Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Med/Transplant Hepatology, Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Saltzman is the Director of Endoscopy at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Director of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Program.  He is a Professor of Medicine, part-time, at Harvard Medical School and is actively involved in patient care, teaching, clinical research, and administration.His areas of expertise include upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and all areas of endoscopy. He has served as the President of the New England Endoscopy Society and as a Governor for the State of Massachusetts for the American College of Gastroenterology. His editorial activities include being an Associate Editor of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Section Editor for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy for UpToDate.He is the immediate past Chair of the Educational Affairs Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology and currently serves as a trustee for the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Saltzman is an active investigator in multiple areas including upper gastrointestinal bleeding, new endoscopic technologies and improving colon cancer detection/prevention. Dr. Saltzman is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colorectal Polyps, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Saltzman is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Daryl Lau is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lau is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Jaundice, and Tissue Biopsy.

Scott Snapper is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Snapper is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Snapper is board certified in Gastroenterology.

I care for patients with liver disease, particularly those suffering from complications of cirrhosis from fatty liver disease and liver cancer. Dr. Ann Moylan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Ann Moylan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology.

Jason Dranove is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dranove is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Dranove is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Dranove is currently accepting new patients.

Parvez Mantry is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mantry is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Mantry is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Med.

George Therapondos is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Therapondos is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Therapondos is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Kulik is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Kulik is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Hepatitis, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Kulik is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology (Certified).

Eric Thompson is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Thompson is highly rated in 69 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Thompson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Wai-kit Lo is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Lo is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lo is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Fred Fowler is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Concord, North Carolina. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 58 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fowler is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Fowler is currently accepting new patients.

Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital Board Certification: Gastroenterology Education and Training Medical School: University of Tennessee Internship: Emory University Residency: Emory University Fellowship: University of South Carolina. Dr. Woods is highly rated in 52 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Woods is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Woods is currently accepting new patients.

Tiffany Linville is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis. Dr. Linville is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Gastroenterology. Dr. Linville is currently accepting new patients.