OSU student gets second chance at life after liver transplant
The Hepatology team at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is the leading program in central Ohio for both liver transplant and management of liver diseases.
Our interdisciplinary team manages liver disease comprehensively providing expert, personalized care.
Liver Conditions
- Abnormal liver function tests (LFTs)
- Acute liver failure
- Alcoholic hepatitis
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Liver cancer/liver tumors
- Liver transplant evaluations
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Viral Hepatitis (Hepatitis A, B and C)
Liver Disease Symptoms
- Ascites (fluid in the belly)
- Variceal bleeding (enlarged veins in the throat)
- Hepatic encephalopathy (high ammonia levels that causes confusion or disorientation)
Liver Disease Causes
There are many potential causes for liver disease. Most commonly, liver disease occurs due to:
- Viral hepatitis B or C
- Autoimmune conditions such as autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Genetic/metabolic conditions such as hereditary hemochromatosis, Wilson’s disease and alpha 1 antitrypsin disease, among others
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer)
- Chronic alcohol abuse
- Fatty liver
Treatment Options for Liver Disease
From medical management to surgical intervention, we provide comprehensive treatment options for patients living with liver disease.
We are actively involved in many clinical trials, providing the latest treatment options available.
In instances of liver cancer, our multidisciplinary liver cancer clinic provides thorough evaluation, diagnosis and treatment to best treat the disease.
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Our Providers
Michael Wellner, MD
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- East Hospital
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Endoscopy in Outpatient Care Dublin
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-6255
Na Li, MD, PHD
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Endoscopy in Outpatient Care Dublin
(614) 293-6255
Ashley Limkemann, MD, MPH
- Transplant
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery
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- Brain and Spine Hospital
- Comprehensive Transplant Center in Brain and Spine Hospital
(614) 293-6724
Nicole Gray, APRN-CNP
- Internal Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is extensively trained to treat illness or disease and to prescribe medication to their patients. They work on teams with a licensed physician, but can treat patients with significant autonomy. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including primary care and various other medical and surgical specialties.
Accepting new patients
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(614) 293-6255
Khalid Mumtaz, MBBS
- Transplant - Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Endoscopy in Outpatient Care Dublin
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
(614) 293-6255
Lindsay Sobotka, DO
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology
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Osteopathic Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- East Hospital
- Outpatient Care East
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care East
(614) 293-6255
Mina Makary, MD
- Interventional Radiology
- Diagnostic Radiology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
(614) 293-2773
Lanla Conteh, MD, MPH
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- East Hospital
- Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Endoscopy in Outpatient Care Dublin
(614) 293-6255
Guillermo Ortiz San Juan, MD
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- East Hospital
(614) 293-6255
Ana Petrova, MD
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-6255
Xiaoying Ma, APRN-CNP
- Internal Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is extensively trained to treat illness or disease and to prescribe medication to their patients. They work on teams with a licensed physician, but can treat patients with significant autonomy. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including primary care and various other medical and surgical specialties.
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
(614) 293-6255
Sean Kelly, MD
- Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
- East Hospital
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
(614) 293-6255
Sarah Johnson, APRN-CNP
- Internal Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is extensively trained to treat illness or disease and to prescribe medication to their patients. They work on teams with a licensed physician, but can treat patients with significant autonomy. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including primary care and various other medical and surgical specialties.
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
(614) 293-6255
Vivek Mendiratta, MD
- Transplant - Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- East Hospital
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
(614) 293-6255
Chathur Acharya, MD
- Gastroenterology
- Transplant - Hepatology
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Physician
A physician, or doctor, is extensively trained to diagnose and treat complex medical problems. Often, physicians focus their practice on certain disease categories, treatment methods or patient types. Physicians can diagnose and treat illness, prescribe medication, offer medical consultation and advice, perform surgery and more.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Outpatient Care New Albany
- Outpatient Care Dublin
- Endoscopy in Outpatient Care Dublin
- Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-6255
Maribeth Smith, APRN-CNP
- Internal Medicine
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Nurse Practitioner
A nurse practitioner is extensively trained to treat illness or disease and to prescribe medication to their patients. They work on teams with a licensed physician, but can treat patients with significant autonomy. Nurse practitioners work in a variety of settings, including primary care and various other medical and surgical specialties.
Accepting new patients
A provider may be accepting new patients only in a specific specialty or location based on availability. A referral may be required.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Hilliard
- Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-6255
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in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Columbus, OH 43203
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-6255
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3691 Ridge Mill Drive
Hilliard, OH 43026
Hilliard, OH 43026
614-688-9220
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