Liver Transplantation Specialists in Kentucky

9 verified specialists treating liver transplantation are listed for Kentucky. Coverage is strongest around Louisville, Lexington, and KY. Common hospital affiliations include University of Louisville Hospital, University of Louisville Health System, and Norton Children's Hospital.

Craig McClain, MD

Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics; Associate Vice President for Translational Research; Associate Vice President for Health Affairs/Research; Director, UofL Hepatobiology and Toxicology Center; Distinguished University Scholar, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY30+ years920+ pubs

Hepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology

Ashwani Singal, M.D.; M.SC.

Professor of Medicine; Medical Director of Liver Transplantation; Director of Clinical Trials Program in Liver Diseases

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY30+ years67+ pubs

Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology

Matthew Cave, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Vice Chair for Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Distinguished University Scholar

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY15+ years131+ pubs

Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

Lanla Conteh, MD

Professor of Internal Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Lexington, KY20+ years

Transplant Hepatology

Michael Cavnar, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery, Section of Surgical Oncology

Oncology

Lexington, KY15+ years118+ pubs

Surgical Oncology

Ashutosh Barve, M.D., PH.D.

Professor, Department of Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY30+ years

Clinical Hepatology

Michael Schoech, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Liver Transplant

Gastroenterology

Louisville, KY20+ years

Transplant Hepatology

Loretta Jophlin, MD

Gastroenterology

KY36+ pubs

Transplant Hepatology

Ross Deppe, MD

Gastroenterology

KY17+ pubs

Transplant Hepatology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of liver transplantation specialists in Kentucky built?

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Liver Transplantation as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Kentucky. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).

What should I look for when choosing a liver transplantation specialist in Kentucky?

Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to liver transplantation. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.

Are these liver transplantation specialists accepting new patients in Kentucky?

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.

What is Liver Transplantation?

Liver Transplantation is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches liver transplantation care.

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