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Hepatology Clinical Care

Faculty physicians in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology who specialize in hepatology are renowned nationally as leading authorities in the field and are engaged in the comprehensive care of patients with liver disease. Our hepatology team ranks among the nation's largest general hepatology groups, boasting a roster of 18 physicians and advanced practice providers (APPs) together providing specialized hepatology care. Raj Vuppalanchi, MD currently serves as the director of hepatology while Marco Lacerda, MD serves as the medical director for the liver transplant program. As the only academic hepatology group in Indiana, we endeavor to enhance health care delivery using comprehensive and innovative strategies within both traditional inpatient and outpatient settings.

Looking for patient care?

To schedule an appointment, contact Indiana University Health at (317) 944-0980 or access the Find a Provider portal.

Focus Areas

As the sole academic hepatology group in Indiana, our physicians and APPs strive to optimize the care of patients with chronic liver disease through the implementation of novel healthcare delivery models. Our faculty lead several clinics dedicated to specific liver diseases that are based on the diverse clinical and research interests of the division.

Clinical Liver Research

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a leading liver research institute in the country, conducting over 100 active studies, including NIH-funded and investigator-initiated trials. Our significant advancements in Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH) and Steatotic Liver Disease research, along with our expertise in drug safety, position our investigators as key opinion leaders. We are at the forefront of developing new treatments for liver conditions such as Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC), Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), cirrhosis, Autoimmune Hepatitis (AIH), and alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), contributing greatly to the field while improving patient care for Hoosiers and others affected by liver disease.

Learn more about clinical liver research

Urgent questions or concerns regarding outpatient referrals?

Please contact Mary Kiefer, RN, BSN, the clinical nurse navigator with hepatology.