25 of the Best Hepatologists in The United States

Alexander Schlachterman is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. 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.

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 22 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. Dr. Muir is currently accepting new patients.

I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease. Being a hepatologist allows me to form long term relationships and work together with patients and families to make a diagnosis and a treatment plan. I am particularly interested in liver transplantation as well as the care of patients with autoimmune and cholestatic liver disease including primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis. In addition to patient care, I have an interest in medical education. Because new treatments and discoveries are constantly being made within the field of hepatology, I am continually learning and enjoy sharing this knowledge with patients, families, and medical trainees. Dr. King is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Liver Embolization. Dr. King is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. King is currently accepting new patients.

Don Rockey, MD, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Rockey is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Portal Hypertension, Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Rockey is currently accepting new patients.

I strive to offer patients at Duke Health the latest advancements and treatment options in the treatment of gastrointestinal and liver disease. It is a privilege to partner with patients and their families in developing care plans that meet the needs and goals of each person. It is my passion to stand next to each of my patients and help them make important decisions about their own health. I remain involved in clinical research and am interested in the role of nutritional wellness in patients with liver disease and those awaiting transplant. When not working, my wife and I are busy with our two daughters. My love for them reminds me of the importance of care for others. Dr. Kappus is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kappus is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology , American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Kappus is currently accepting new patients.

Dina Marzio is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Dr. Marzio is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Visceromegaly, Hepatitis C, Endoscopy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Marzio is board certified in Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology, and Gastroenterology. Dr. Marzio is currently accepting new patients.

David Rubin is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Northbrook, Illinois. Dr. Rubin is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rubin is board certified in Practicing Since1994 and Gastroenterology. Dr. Rubin is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Rinella is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rinella is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rinella is board certified in Gastroenterology Transplant Hepatology and Practicing Since2002. Dr. Rinella is currently accepting new patients.

Much of my work is with patients who have had liver disease for a long period of time. I also see patients who have liver disease that has come about abruptly, and I take care of patients who need more advanced liver-related care, particularly when it comes to issues regarding liver transplantation. Of particular interest, I enjoy helping women with liver-disease related issues, especially those who are pregnant or seeking to become pregnant and have chronic liver disease. A number of liver transplant patients are women of childbearing age, and I have a passion for trying to help them understand what it would mean to become pregnant and pursue motherhood with that kind of medical history. Patients who come to see me should know that I will spend a lot of time getting to know them and use the best available medical science while working with them in partnership to provide the best medical care possible. I desire to make sure that patients can come away from any appointment with me feeling as though I have heard their concerns and have cared for their needs. Dr. Brady is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Brady is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology , and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Brady is currently accepting new patients.

Sonia Kupfer is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kupfer is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Celiac Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kupfer is board certified in Practicing Since2004 and Gastroenterology. Dr. Kupfer is currently accepting new patients.

I strongly believe that the doctor-patient relationship is key in the practice of medicine and the most essential component for the delivery of high quality health care in the diagnosis and management of disease. As such, as a gastroenterologist and hepatologist, my favorite part of the day starts with getting to know the patient. I have a passion for taking care of patients with liver disease with a particular interest in liver cancer and liver transplantation. In addition to my clinical interests, I also have an interest in improving how health care is delivered to patients using innovative and cutting edge technologies. Dr. Sanders is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sanders is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology , American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine , and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Sanders is currently accepting new patients.

Austin Chiang is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chiang is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Varices, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Chiang is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Chiang is currently accepting new patients.

Justin Boike is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boike is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Hepatitis, Portal Hypertension, Liver Transplant, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Boike is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified). Dr. Boike is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Moleski is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. Dr. Moleski is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Malabsorption, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Moleski is board certified in Gastroenterology. Dr. Moleski is currently accepting new patients.

Raina Shivashankar is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Shivashankar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shivashankar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Shivashankar is currently accepting new patients.

Liver disease is a disease that’s stigmatized. Many people are embarrassed to say they have liver disease, and that’s because liver disease is associated with alcoholism or drug abuse. But most people have liver disease that’s not related to those issues at all. People who smoke cigarettes get bad diseases, and we try not to stigmatize them. So it’s very difficult to be a patient with liver disease. They often feel isolated. But what has struck me about all of my patients is that they are very supportive of each other, and their families tend to be very supportive of them. They weather their condition with great grace, and they’re very grateful for the help we can provide. One of the things that distinguishes the gastroenterology division at Duke is that we have a very balanced faculty. Many programs specialize in one thing or another. Duke really covers the spectrum of gastrointestinal diseases. We have the breadth of general gastroenterologists, but we also have the sub-subspecialties. Dr. Mae E. Diehl is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Enlarged Liver. Dr. Mae E. Diehl is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Mae E. Diehl is currently accepting new patients.

Hrishikesh Samant is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Samant is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Samant is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Samant is currently accepting new patients.

Within my field of gastroenterology, I have a special interest in acute and chronic liver disease and short gut syndrome. Many of my patients require a liver and / or small bowel transplant and it is extremely rewarding to see the improvement in their health and quality of life after this happens. These patients have to be followed long term and I think that it is extremely important for them and their families to have a good understanding of their disease and what I am thinking regarding their treatment and management options. Having said this, I think that having good communication is a key component of my relationship with patients as a physician. I strive to provide my patients with the best care and I think that being in a medical center like Duke Health allows me to have this opportunity. Dr. Cristina-Segovia is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Visceromegaly, Cirrhosis, Enlarged Liver, and Hepatitis. Dr. Cristina-Segovia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Med, Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Cristina-Segovia is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Thomas Kowalski is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist 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 Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Jamaica Plain, 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. Dr. Ryou 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 26 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/Transplant Hepatology, American Board Of Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. Dr. Satapathy 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.

Faisal Kamal is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist 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.

Jonathan Fenkel is a Transplant Surgeon and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Dr. Fenkel is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Ascites, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Fenkel is board certified in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Dr. Fenkel is currently accepting new patients.