Gastroenterology

Julia Wattacheril, MD, MPH

Director, MASLD Program; Associate Professor of Medicine

Dr. Julia Wattacheril, MD, MPH, is a transplant hepatologist and gastroenterologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York, NY, specializing in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), chronic liver disease, all forms of hepatitis, hereditary liver disease, liver cancer, and liver transplantation. She directs the MASLD Program and the Non

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 2004)
Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 2004-2007)
Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Gastroenterology, 2007-2010)
Fellowship: Columbia University Medical Center (Transplant Hepatology, 2010-2011)
Graduate: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (MPH, unknown)

Years in Practice

22+ years

Peer Recognition

Alpha Omega Alpha — Honor Society
2003
American Medical Womens Association — Glasgow-Rubin Achievement Citation
2000
Department of Biomedical Engineering — Ignite Award
2024
Department of Surgery — Innovation Award
2024

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Transplant Hepatology

Conditions & Treatments

Portal HypertensionCirrhosis & Liver DiseaseLiver Transplantation

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center

Languages

English, Spanish[1][5]

Conditions Dr. Wattacheril treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Wattacheril accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Julia Wattacheril's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 46 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Wattacheril practice?

Julia Wattacheril practices in New York, NY with hospital affiliations including NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center.

What does Dr. Wattacheril specialize in?

Julia Wattacheril is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Transplant Hepatology.

How long has Dr. Wattacheril been practicing?

Julia Wattacheril has 22+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Wattacheril's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine (MD, 2004); Residency: Baylor College of Medicine (Internal Medicine, 2004-2007); Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Gastroenterology, 2007-2010).