Hepatology (Liver Care)
Vanderbilt Hepatology offers some of the best care for liver disease in Tennessee. Our large team of experts evaluate symptoms, diagnose problems and creates a treatment plan that’s right for you. Our goal is to provide the best possible care to allow you to live a full and productive life.
Conditions We Treat
We treat all hepatology (liver care) conditions, including:
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Genetic metabolic liver disease
Meet Your Care Team
Manhal J. IzzyMD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Roman E. PerriMD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Michael K. PoraykoMD, FAASLD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Andrew E. ScangaMD
- Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Hepatology and Liver Diseases, Liver Transplant
Alexandra ShinginaBS, MD, MS
- Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Liver Transplant, Transplant
Why Choose Hepatology (Liver Care) at Vanderbilt
- Expertise
Vanderbilt Hepatology includes six full-time hepatologists, doctors with special training in liver care. This makes us the largest liver care team in Middle and East Tennessee.
- Personalized care
We help patients manage a wide range of liver conditions, from hepatitis to cancer to autoimmune diseases. For those who need a liver transplant, we are part of the Vanderbilt Liver Transplant program and will take you through the evaluation process.
- Clinical trials
As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new approaches being tested in clinical trials. Find a clinical trial.
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