Hepatology
Hepatology Services
Hepatologists are doctors who deal with conditions associated with the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, bile ducts, and pancreas. Common health issues include fatty liver, alcohol-associated liver disease, viral hepatitis, autoimmune and other metabolic liver diseases. Identification, management and treatment of these conditions are important in maintaining your health, preventing progression of liver disease, as well as identifying and referring those who may need a liver transplant.When do you need to see a hepatologist?
Many people with liver disease can be asymptomatic for many years before being diagnosed with a liver problem. Most patients with liver disease are identified when routine blood tests return with elevated liver enzymes. However, those who do experience symptoms may have persistent right upper quadrant abdominal pain, unintentional weight loss, abdominal distention, severe pruritus, change in the color of urine or stool. These symptoms can alert someone to a possible liver issue and warrant further evaluation with one of our specialists.
Jennifer Leong, MD
Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist
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311 E 79th Street
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New York, NY 10075
Phone: (212) 996-6633
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