

Gastroenterology
Michael Porayko, MD
Director, Hepatology Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Dr. Michael Porayko, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with over 39 years of experience specializing in hepatology and liver transplantation. He serves as Director of the Hepatology Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Tennessee's largest program for liver disease evaluation, management, and transplantation. Dr. Porayko expertly diagnoses and treats acute and chronic liver conditions, including cirrhosis, esophageal varices, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), viral h
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Education & Training
- University of Illinois College of Medicine — M.D.
- Michigan State University — Residency
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Transplant Hepatology
Conditions & Treatments
Cirrhosis & Liver DiseaseLiver TransplantationPortal Hypertension
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga
- CHI Memorial Hospital Hixson
- Southern Tennessee Regional Health System Winchester
- Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Languages
English, Kannada