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Pediatric Liver Disease Specialists

72 verified specialists treating pediatric liver disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Childrens Medical Ctr Of Dallas, and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

William Balistreri

William Balistreri, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Jorge Bezerra

Jorge Bezerra, M.D.

Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics; Robert L. Moore Chair in Pediatrics; Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Medical Center Dallas

Pediatrics

Dallas, TX30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Chris Liacouras

Chris Liacouras, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Kathleen Loomes

Kathleen Loomes, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Karen Murray

Karen Murray, MD

Chair, Department of Medical Specialties, Children's Institute, Cleveland Clinic; DeBartolo Family Endowed Chair of Pediatrics; Vice Chair of Research, Cleveland Clinic Children's; Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics, CC Lerner College of Medicine of CWRU

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Rohit Kohli

Rohit Kohli, MBBS, MS

Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Children's Hospital Los Angeles; Professor of Pediatrics, Keck School of Medicine of USC

Pediatrics

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Robert Baldassano

Robert Baldassano, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Estella Alonso

Estella Alonso, MD

Medical Director, The Siragusa Transplantation Center; Sally Burnett Searle Professor of Pediatric Transplantation; Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition) and Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL30+ years
Pediatric Transplant HepatologyPediatric Gastroenterology
Athos Bousvaros

Athos Bousvaros, MD, MPH

Pediatrics

Boston, MA30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Ajay Kaul

Ajay Kaul, M.D.

Professor, Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Cincinnati, OH30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Vera Hupertz

Vera Hupertz, M.D.

Vice Chair Quality & Safety, Cleveland Clinic Children's; Medical Director Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH30+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Asim Maqbool

Asim Maqbool, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Rima Fawaz

Rima Fawaz, MD

Pediatrics

New Haven, CT
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Maria Mascarenhas

Maria Mascarenhas, M.D.

Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition), Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Douglas Fishman

Douglas Fishman, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Jennifer Vittorio

Jennifer Vittorio, M.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Medical Director, Pediatric Liver Transplant Program

Pediatrics

New York, NY15+ years
Pediatric Transplant HepatologyPediatric Gastroenterology
Noelle Ebel

Noelle Ebel, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Pediatrics - Gastroenterology; Section Chief, Pediatric Hepatology; Co-Director, Abdominal Organ Transplant Center of Emphasis

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA10+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Pamela Valentino

Pamela Valentino, M.D.

Associate Professor; Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program; Liver and Intestinal Failure Clinical Center Director

Pediatrics

New Haven, CT10+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Nadia Ovchinsky

Nadia Ovchinsky, MD

Professor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Division Director, Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Pediatrics

New York, NY15+ years
Pediatric GastroenterologyPediatric Transplant Hepatology
Dennis Black

Dennis Black, MD

J.D. Buckman Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Memphis, TN30+ years
Pediatric Gastroenterology

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of pediatric liver disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Pediatric Liver Disease 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 pediatric liver disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for pediatric liver disease 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 pediatric liver disease 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 Pediatric Liver Disease?
Pediatric Liver Disease 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 pediatric liver disease care.