Gastroenterology
Jaideep Behari, MD
Professor of Medicine; Interim Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Director, UPMC Liver Steatosis and Metabolic Wellness Program
Jaideep Behari, MD, PhD, is a transplant hepatologist specializing in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and its progressive form, metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). He manages obesity in liver disease patients, MASH-related cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Dr. Behari directs the UPMC Liver Steatosis and Metabolic Wellness Program and serves as interim chief and director of translatio
19+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology/Hepatology, 2006
- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2003
- UMass Chan Medical School — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2002
- University of Rajasthan/Sawai Man Singh Medical College — MBBS, 1993
- University of Georgia — PhD, 1998
Peer Recognition
- CMS — Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
2011
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UPMC Presbyterian
- UPMC Center for Liver Care
- UPMC Carlisle
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
- Starzl Transplant Institute
Languages
English
Experience
19+ years in practice