Finding a Liver Specialist

Now that you have been diagnosed as having chronic hepatitis B, we will discuss some tips on managing your diagnosis.

• Find a liver specialist — you will be working closely with your doctor, so make sure they are experienced in treating hepatitis B, you are comfortable with them, and they take time to answer your questions. A hepatologist or gastroenterologist is the doctor that can help you the most.
• The Hepatitis B Foundation can help you find a specialist in your area. Visit our Liver Specialist Directory.

Hepatologist — (hep·a·tol·o·gist) A doctor who specializes in the study and treatment of liver disease. (back to text)

Gastroenterologist — (gas·tro·en·ter·ol·o·gist) A doctor who focuses on the function and disorders of the gastrointestinal system, which includes the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines, and liver. (back to text)

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