Conditions We Treat at the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases

Liver disease can progress quickly. This means that patients often need personalized care from the onset of symptoms to later complications from advanced liver disease.

At the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases, our highly trained liver specialists, or hepatologists, provide seamless care. We'll be your single point of contact each step of the way.

With a focus on early diagnosis and timely treatment, we have experience managing all types of liver conditions such as:

We also work with other UPMC experts to provide the most complete liver disease treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Chronic Liver Conditions We Treat

Liver Tumors We Treat

Complications of Cirrhosis We Treat

Ascites – Fluid that builds up in the abdominal cavity
Hydrothorax – Fluid that building up in the thoracic cavity
Encephalopathy of the liver – Confusion related to liver disease
Bleeding veins in the esophagus and stomach
Hyponatremia – Low sodium level caused by liver disease
Hepatorenal syndrome – Kidney disease caused by chronic liver disease
Portal Vein Thrombosis – blockage or narrowing of veins that bring blood to the liver.
Sarcopenia – Muscle loss related to liver disease
Liver transplantation referral, evaluation, and post transplantation care

Why Choose UPMC for Liver Disease Care?

Our experts at the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases:

Provide the latest liver disease treatments and care that's right for you.
Help you choose your plan of action and make lifestyle changes to manage your disease.
Connect you with the skilled doctors in the UPMC Liver Cancer Center and the UPMC Liver Transplant Program, if needed.

Contact the UPMC Center for Liver Diseases

To make an appointment, call 412-647-1170.