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I have cirrhosis! i am seeing a gastroenterologist. is this the right dr. or should i be seeing a hepatologist?

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Dr. John Fung answered

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Yes, go see now: A gastroenterologist is a specialist in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract - they do have some training in the management of liver diseases. However, with your complications of encephalopathy and ascites, it would be advisable to see a liver specialist, a hepatologist, who can better manage these complications as well as time the referral for advanced treatments, such as liver transplantation.

Dr Rahimi agreed

Answered 5/13/2014

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A member asked:

I have cirrhosis! i am seeing a gastroenterologist. is this the right dr. or should i be seeing a hepatologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Fung answered

Dr Rahimi agreed

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