25 of the Best Hepatologists Near Me

Dr. Su is the H. Marvin Pollard Collegiate Professor of Gastroenterology, III. In addition to her appointment at the University of Michigan, she is also the Associate Chief of Medicine for Subspecialty Care and Access as well as Chief of the Gastroenterology Section at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. Her research focus is on innovative approaches to specialty care and access. She also serves as the Director of the Morphomics Analysis Group at the University of Michigan where she leads a multidisciplinary collaborative of physicians, biostatisticians and engineers developing methods for analyzing medical imaging. By linking imaging features to clinical outcomes, they are able to use quantitative imaging data to improve the diagnosis and prognosis of patients with liver disease as well as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Dr. Su serves as the President of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the leading organization of scientists and health care professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. She is committed to the vision of the organization to prevent and cure liver disease. Dr. Su is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cirrhosis, Hepatitis C, Crohn's Disease, Liver Transplant, and Small Bowel Resection.

Margarita German, MD, is a UW Health transplant hepatologist (liver doctor). She’s also an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. German cares for patients before and after they’ve undergone a liver transplant. She also provides care for patients with all types of liver disease, including hepatitis A, B, and C, liver cancer and cirrhosis. She has a special clinical interest in alcohol-associated liver disease.Dr. German founded a multidisciplinary alcohol-associated liver disease clinic, where she sees patients with alcohol use disorder and alcohol-associated liver disease. She works closely with other team members in the clinic, who include addiction medicine specialists, social workers and other hepatologists.Dr. German’s current research focuses on outcomes for patients who are being treated for alcohol-associated liver disease.Outside of work, Dr. German enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, salsa dancing, playing the piano and traveling.One thing that really excites me about my field is that we’re making improvements and discoveries every day. Dr. German is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Ascites, Fibrolamellar Carcinoma, Visceromegaly, and Liver Transplant. Dr. German is board certified in Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology.

Mansoor Shariff, MD, is a gastroenterologist at UW Health. Dr. Shariff treats patients who have diseases of the digestive tract (involving the mouth, throat, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, rectum and anus). These include peptic ulcer disease, reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and other stomach disorders.Dr. Shariff specializes in caring for patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms such as abdominal (stomach) pain, bloating and visceral hypersensitivity (a neurological disorder causing pain in the chest, abdomen and pelvis).During his evaluations, he considers both physical and emotional symptoms, recognizing the relationship between the brain and gut when it comes to stress-induced symptoms. When meeting a patient for the first time, he tries to relieve any anxiety or concern they may have, understand their story and learn what’s going on with their health.Dr. Shariff’s goal is to get medical answers for all of his patients in order to help them feel better, get on a treatment plan and resume a normal lifestyle. It’s most rewarding for him to see his patients improve and to educate them on their diagnosis and medications, enabling his patients to manage their diagnosis in the future.In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shariff is a clinical associate professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.In his free time, Dr. Shariff enjoys golfing, reading, spending time with family and rooting for the Packers and the Badgers.My hope for all my patients is that we can manage whatever is ailing them so that they can lead full, healthy lives. Dr. Shariff is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Lymphocytic Colitis, Collagenous Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shariff is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Victoria Louwagie is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Mankato, Minnesota. Dr. Louwagie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Visceromegaly, and Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome. Dr. Louwagie is board certified in Nccpa.

Raja Dhanekula, MD, discovered his passion for hepatology while in medical school, taking care of patients with little access to liver transplant. He completed his medical training at Siddhartha Medical College in India and his residency in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA. He completed fellowship training in gastroenterology, advanced hepatology and transplant hepatology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Dhanekula finds it rewarding to diagnose and educate patients with fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis and cirrhosis. As a dedicated hepatologist, he is most gratified in helping patients and family members navigate the complexities of the liver transplant program. His goal is to make sure patients benefit from convenient tertiary level expertise for liver disorders here in the Greater Austin Region. Dr. Dhanekula is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Dhanekula is board certified in Gastroenterology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Transplant Hepatology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Jason Stangl is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Stangl is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Stangl is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Kara Cole, ANP, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, and Liver Transplant. Dr. Cole is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Liver Failure, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Dr. Cole is currently accepting new patients.

Jennifer Weiss, MD, is a gastroenterologist at UW Health. Dr. Weiss treats patients with hereditary gastrointestinal (GI) cancer syndromes. These include Lynch syndrome (LS), familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) syndrome and other genetic defects that raise cancer risks.In addition to providing cutting-edge care for patients with GI cancers, Dr. Weiss counsels those at risk of developing inherited colorectal, stomach and pancreas cancers. She talks to patients about genetic testing, their personal risks and ways to manage risks, including lifestyle changes, advanced cancer screenings and preventive surgeries. Dr. Weiss stays current of new cancer-prevention opportunities within genetics and genomic medicine by regularly attending international conferences. She then makes those innovative options available to her patients.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Weiss is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health where conducts research on colorectal cancer screening and screening access.In her free time, Dr. Weiss enjoys competing at the local curling club, where she first met her husband.It’s rewarding to care for entire families and address genetic risks. I have long-term relationships with patients and their partners, parents, children and siblings. Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses DICER1 Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, HER2 Negative Breast Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Weiss is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Megan Lutz, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist. She treats patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions. She specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.Because inflammatory bowel diseases are lifelong conditions, Dr. Lutz spends a lot of time getting to know her patients on a personal level. Understanding her patients’ day-to-day activities and lifestyle allows her to tailor treatment plans to reach their goals.In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Lutz is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her research includes ways to improve the quality of care for people living with inflammatory bowel disease.In her free time, Dr. Lutz enjoys spending time with her family.My hope for my patients is that they get the best care possible and that they find me to be an approachable and caring provider. Dr. Lutz is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. Dr. Lutz is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Dr. Rya Kaplan is a board-certified Gastroenterologist who brings over 17 years of experience to provide high quality comprehensive gastrointestinal care to her patients. She values explaining gastrointestinal diseases, treatments and procedures in a way that is easy for her patients to understand, with the goal of making them feel as comfortable as possible. She enjoys interacting with and educating the community in any capacity to help raise awareness and understanding of gastrointestinal illnesses and to encourage preventative care such as screening colonoscopy.Dr. Rya Kaplan did all her medical training at MUSC, including GI Fellowship, and has practiced gastroenterology in various areas of the Lowcountry. She is excited to come back to MUSC to provide gastrointestinal care to the Nexton/Summerville community, in close association with the Academic MUSC GI Division. Dr. Kaplan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diarrhea, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

Erin Forsythe, DNP, ARNP, specializes in general hepatology including hepatitis B and C, fatty liver and liver cancer.Erin grew up in the mountains of Utah and loves being outside skiing, hiking, biking and camping in the Pacific Northwest. She has lived in Seattle since 2008, and loves exploring the vibrant arts scene and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Forsythe is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), and Liver Failure. Dr. Forsythe is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Dr. Forsythe is currently accepting new patients.

Alexis Gerber is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Gerber is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gerber is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Charles Bickerstaff, MD, specializes in Gastroenterology & Hepatology. Dr. Bickerstaff is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Menetrier Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bickerstaff is currently accepting new patients.

Kerstin “Kerri” Austin, MD, is a UW Health gastroenterologist and assistant professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology within the Department of Medicine at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where she also serves as Associate Director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program.Dr. Austin diagnoses and treats a wide range of digestive conditions, including inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn's disease and short bowel syndrome. She has a special clinical interest in nutrition-related diseases and intestinal failure.Dr. Austin offers patient-centered care and believes that careful listening provides the most accurate clues for diagnosis. Because she knows that patient education goes a long way in disease prevention and progression, she explains each condition and uses shared decision-making to determine the best treatment options to meet her patients’ needs.Dr. Austin says building long-term relationships with her patients is what she enjoys most about her work. She wants to get to know her patients as complete people, not just their medical conditions, to help them live their healthiest lives.Outside of work, Dr. Austin enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family.My hope for all my patients is that they can live their lives without their daily activities being dictated by chronic disease. Dr. Austin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Austin is board certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Marc Bissonnette is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bissonnette is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation (PAVM), Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Bissonnette is board certified in Gastroenterology Internal Medicine and Practicing Since1983.

Gary Matusow is a Bariatric Medicine specialist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Matusow is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Hepatitis C, Hepatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Matusow is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine,Gastroenterology , 1989 and American Board Of Internal Medicine,Internal Medicine , 1986.

Maiyen Hawkins is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Everett, Washington. Her clinical expertise encompasses Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Hawkins is currently accepting new patients.

Sanskriti Varma is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Newton, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise encompasses Viral Gastroenteritis, Bowel Incontinence, Colitis, Gastric Bypass, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Varma is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Sahar Nissim is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis. Dr. Nissim is board certified in Gastroenterology.

Gila Sasson is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Colitis. Dr. Sasson is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Mariana Zapata is a Hepatologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Macroamylasemia, and Hepatitis. Dr. Zapata is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Zapata is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Li is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. His clinical expertise encompasses Heartburn and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Christopher Moran is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Crohn's Disease, and Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome. Dr. Moran is board certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Sitharthan Sekar is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Her clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis and Esophagitis. Dr. Sekar is board certified in Internal Medicine.

Athidi Earasi is a Hepatologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina. She has been practicing medicine for over 8 years. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Ascites.