Hepatology, a special interest area of Gastroenterology, is concerned with the diseases of the liver and its related organs such as bile ducts. The liver, the largest organ in the body, removes germs, bacteria, and poisons from the blood and produces immune agents to control infection. Liver diseases include, among others: Cirrhosis, Jaundice, Hepatitis.

Hepatologists diagnose liver disease on the basis of reported symptoms, physical examinations, laboratory tests, as well as the patient's medical history. Many tools are available for diagnosis and treatment from a physical exam including CAT scans (computerized axial tomography), ultrasound, laparoscopy and liver biopsies. On occasion, liver transplantation surgery is needed, in these cases, the diseased liver is removed and replaced with a healthy one from an organ donor.

Often, illnesses affect many areas of the body and may require evaluation and treatment by several types of doctors. Our doctors can easily call on their colleagues in other specialties for consultation. Locations throughout the Memphis area make quality health care convenient to you and your family.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
American Liver Foundation
Children’s Liver Disease Foundation
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Department of Medicine
UT Medical Group Departments
UT Medical Group Physician Directory

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