Vivek Mendiratta, MD

About Me

I am a gastroenterologist who specializes in treating patients with cirrhosis, liver cancer and other conditions that may require liver transplantation. I am especially passionate about living donor organ donation because it decreases wait times on the transplant list and can significantly improve patient outcomes. Livers grow back quickly after donation and expanding access to and education about this type of treatment is a priority of mine.

I am passionate about patient education because I believe knowledge is empowerment. I make sure each patient understands their diagnosis, is aware of all available treatment options and recognizes why regular follow-ups are necessary for proper care. Improving access to quality medical care is important to me and I have always worked with minority patients who may have struggled to receive quality care in the past.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is committed to clinical care, patient education and research, and I am proud to be part of the team. Thanks to innovative research, we are developing enhanced therapies that allow us to provide the most cutting-edge treatments for our patients. My primary areas of research interest include the study of viral hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma and decreasing liver transplant wait times.

In addition to my clinical work, I serve as an assistant professor of Gastroenterology, with a specialization in Transplant Hepatology, at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. I enjoy teaching and have previously been recognized as a Medical Student Teacher of the Year.

When I am not working, I love spending time with my wife, son and daughter. I enjoy exploring the outdoors and watching sports.

Procedures and Conditions I Treat

• Transplantation
• Gastroenterology
• Liver Diseases
• Liver Transplantation
• Internal Medicine
• Liver Cancers
• Endoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Organ Transplantation
• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
• Digestive System Diseases
• Liver Cirrhosis
• Hepatitis