Center for Liver Diseases
Peter Malet, MD
Director, Center for Liver Diseases
JoAnn Vicari, RPA-C
Physician’s Assistant
Maureen Stampe, RN, BA
Clinical Nurse Coordinator
We offer a comprehensive, multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for common liver disorders such as:
- Chronic viral hepatitis B and C
- Alcoholic liver disease
- Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Drug-induced liver injury
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Autoimmune disorders such as autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis
- Metabolic disorders such as hemochromatosis and Wilson’s disease
- Patient may also be referred for evaluation of:
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Liver biopsy
- Liver transplant evaluation in conjunction with Columbia University Medical Center
- Specialized testing can be performed such as:
- Serologic testing to evaluate for liver fibrosis
- Endoscopic evaluation for variceal screening
We also offer coordination with multidisciplinary teams for:
- Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization, radiofrequency ablation, and radioactive bead implantation by Interventional Radiologists for hepatocellular carcinoma
- Non-surgical treatments by Oncologists for hepatocellular carcinoma
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