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Hepatologists - Newport News, VA

We found 7 hepatologists in Newport News, VA.

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Dr. Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD

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(45 ratings)

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Transplant Hepatology, Adult Gastroenterology

12720 Mcmanus Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23602

Dr. Mitchell Shiffman is an adult gastroenterology and transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine) specialist in Newport News, VA and Richmond, VA. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University.

"I just tried to make an appointment and the receptionist was extremely rude and impatient with me. I did not understand what she was telling me but she would not further explain, just keep repeating herself, and pausing to sigh in frustration. Horrible experience! I will not be using this provider."

June 13, 2023
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Karla M. Pray, APRN-CNP, NP

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(64 ratings)

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Transplant Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics

12720 Mcmanus Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23602

Ms. Karla Pray is a transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine) and geriatrics (elderly care) specialist in Williamsburg, VA and Newport News, VA.
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Philip C. Alexander, APRN-CNP, FNP

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(37 ratings)

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Transplant Hepatology, Family Medicine

12720 Mcmanus Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23602

Mr. Philip Alexander's specialties are family medicine and transplant hepatology (liver transplant medicine). He practices in Newport News, VA.
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Dr. Nelson E. Airewele, MD

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Transplant Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Hospital Medicine

500 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA

757-594-3580

Dr. Nelson Airewele attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, College of Health Sciences.
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Dr. Jin X. Zhang, MD

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Hepatology, Adult Gastroenterology

Jefferson, Newport News, VA 23606

757-534-7701

gastroparesis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Dr. Jin Zhang is an adult gastroenterology specialist in Newport News, VA and Williamsburg, VA. She attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine.
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Dr. Gurjeet S. Kang, DO

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Hepatology, Adult Gastroenterology

11803 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA

757-534-7701

inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening

Dr. Gurjeet Kang works as an adult gastroenterology specialist in Newport News, VA and Williamsburg, VA. Dr. Kang studied at Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Dr. Ravi Chhatrala, MD, MBBS

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Hepatology, Adult Gastroenterology

11803 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA

757-534-7701

colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, Barrett's esophagus
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Dr. Ravi Chhatrala practices adult gastroenterology in Newport News, VA and Williamsburg, VA. Dr. Chhatrala studied at Medical College Baroda.

Featured Newport News Hepatologist Reviews

Dr. Mitchell L. Shiffman, MD

“I just tried to make an appointment and the receptionist was extremely rude and impatient with me. I did not understan...”

June 13, 2023

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What is Hepatology?

Hepatology is the study of the liver and its diseases. It is an emerging medical specialty, with most hepatologists currently being gastroenterologists who have completed a fellowship in hepatology or who have simply taken an interest in the liver. Gastroenterology is the specialty devoted to the digestive system and all of the digestive organs, including the liver as well as the stomach, esophagus, intestines, pancreas, and so on. Some illnesses are specific to the liver, and as our treatment and understanding of them advances, there is enough knowledge to make hepatology its own field.

A patient may be referred to a hepatologist for many conditions, including:

An overdose on drugs that are damaging to the liver
Blood tests suggesting liver damage
Hepatitis, or inflammation of the liver, which can be caused by a virus, toxin, or autoimmune disease
Cirrhosis, a type of scar tissue in the liver that is often caused by alcoholism
Hemochromatosis, a condition where your body absorbs too much iron, which damages the liver
Follow-up care after a liver transplant

Outcomes for liver patients tend to be better with a hepatologist than a gastroenterologist. However, hepatologists can be difficult to find outside of larger cities. This may change in the future as more patients seek the specialized care that hepatologists can provide.