I have the great privilege, as a physician, to talk with thousands of families every year. It is all part of the interview process which is an essential piece of caring for patients. From the start, based on lessons I learned from my own family, developing effective communication skills if vital to all our endeavors. […]
If there is one question that is asked of me daily, it is patients and family members wanting to know what their MELD score is, and how does this value impact their ability to get a liver transplant? What’s Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that can result from various causes such as alcohol […]
The Basics to Know Liver cancer is a complication of cirrhosis. At our practice, Liver Specialists of Texas, we see a large number of cases of liver cancer. Understanding why is important. We prepared this brief video as an introduction to the topic. Cirrhosis, which is scarring of the liver, is a major risk factor […]
Fatty Liver While I am not a fan of using the term “silent killer” when it comes to talking about liver disease, more and more, I do believe this is part of the conversation that I need to have with my patients. Fatty liver disease, also known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a […]
The liver is one of the most vital and complicated organs in the body, involved in over 200 vital functions including manufacturing and synthesizing a wide range of hormones, clotting factors, cholesterol, and other proteins. The liver is my area of specialty, and it’s my life’s work to try to help people who are dealing […]
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