Hepatology (Liver Care)
Vanderbilt Health offers some of the most advanced care for liver disease in the southeast. Our team has the expertise to care for patients with a wide range of liver conditions, providing customized treatment plans to help our patients live life to the fullest.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all hepatology (liver care) conditions, including:
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Genetic metabolic liver disease
Meet Your Care Team
Why Choose Hepatology (Liver Care) at Vanderbilt
- Expertise
Vanderbilt Health has a large team of full-time hepatologists, doctors with specialized training in liver care. This level of specialized care makes us one of the largest programs in the state, providing more patients with the care they need to live a full and fulfilling life.
- Personalized care
We help patients manage a wide range of liver conditions, from hepatitis and cancer to cirrhosis and auto-immune diseases. We are also a part of the Vanderbilt Liver Transplant program, offering a seamless pathway for patients needing a liver transplant.
- Access to new options
Our researchers are leaders in exploring ways to improve care. You may have the option to take part in studies called clinical trials, which test promising new approaches under close monitoring. Participation is always your choice. We’ll give you the information you need to decide. Explore clinical trials.
- Innovation
Our researchers are dedicated to developing new and more effective approaches to care. We not only apply the latest research, but also pioneer some of the latest innovations. You may have access to treatments before they are widely available.
Tests, Treatments and Services
We offer a full range of tests, treatments, and services including:
- Education to support lifestyle changes
- FibroScan (transient elastography)
- Liver biopsy
- Medication