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436 verified specialists treating liver transplantation from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Providence Saint John's Health Center, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Tien Dong

Tien Dong, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor, UCLA

Gastroenterology

Portland, OR10+ years
Hepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology
Manhal Izzy

Manhal Izzy, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Director, Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program; Director, Hepatology Research

Gastroenterology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Raphael Merriman

Raphael Merriman, MD

Medical Director for Liver Transplantation at California Pacific Medical Center; Director of Metabolic Liver Disease Research

Gastroenterology

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Edward Lebovics

Edward Lebovics, MD

Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Valhalla, NY30+ years
Hepatology (GI)
Sumeet Asrani

Sumeet Asrani, M.D.

Chief of Hepatology and Liver Transplantation, Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute; Medical Director, Center for Advanced Liver Disease

Gastroenterology

Prosper, TX20+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Christina Lindenmeyer

Christina Lindenmeyer, M.D.

Associate Professor of Medicine and Staff Physician in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

Gastroenterology

Cleveland, OH10+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology
Mark Russo

Mark Russo, MD

Medical Director of Liver Transplantation; Chief, Division of Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Transplant Hepatology
Ashwani Singal

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+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology
Herbert Bonkovsky

Herbert Bonkovsky, MD

Professor of Medicine and Molecular Medicine & Translational Sciences; Director, Hepatology/Liver Service Line and Liver and Metabolic Disorders Laboratory

Gastroenterology

Winston Salem, NC30+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Louis Lataif

Louis Lataif, M.D.

Chief of Medicine (former), AdventHealth Redmond

Gastroenterology

Rome, GA
Hepatology (GI)Colorectal Cancer Screening
Ilan Weisberg

Ilan Weisberg, M.D.

Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital; Associate Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Gastroenterology

Brooklyn, NY20+ years
Clinical HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Renumathy Dhanasekaran

Renumathy Dhanasekaran, MD, PHD

Assistant Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology)

Gastroenterology

Redwood City, CA20+ years
GI OncologyTransplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Chaim Abittan

Chaim Abittan, MD

Gastroenterology

Great Neck, NY30+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Thomas Leventhal

Thomas Leventhal, M.D.

Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Medical Director, University of Minnesota Donor Center

Gastroenterology

Minneapolis, MN
Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology
Danielle Brandman

Danielle Brandman, MD, MAS

Medical Director, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation; Director, Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation

Gastroenterology

New York, NY20+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant Hepatology
Stevan Gonzalez

Stevan Gonzalez, MD

Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Baylor Simmons Transplant Institute; Director, Liver Transplantation, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth

Gastroenterology

Fort Worth, TX15+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Daryl Lau

Daryl Lau, M.D.;MPH

Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Gastroenterology

Chelsea, MA30+ years
Clinical Hepatology
Joseph Ahn

Joseph Ahn, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Rochester, MN10+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Maureen Jonas

Maureen Jonas, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Emerita

Pediatrics

Boston, MA30+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Whitney Jackson

Whitney Jackson, M.D.

Associate Professor, Medicine-Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology

Aurora, CO15+ years
Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of liver transplantation specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Liver Transplantation as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a liver transplantation specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for liver transplantation depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these liver transplantation specialists accepting new patients?
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. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
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.