Hepatology

HepatologistOccupationNamesDoctor, Medical SpecialistOccupation typeSpecialtyActivity sectorsMedicineDescriptionEducation required Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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 Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

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 Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)

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 Bacculareus Medicinae, Bacculareus Chirurgiae (M.B.Ch.B)

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 Internal Medicine Specialiazation

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 Gastroenterology Subspecialization

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 Extra training as a Gastroenterologist in Hepatology and Transplant HepatologyFields ofemploymentHospitals, clinics
Hepatology is the branch of medicine that studies the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas as well as managing their disorders. Although traditionally considered a field of skills of gastroenterology, rapid expansion has led in some countries to doctors specializing solely on this area, who are called hepatologists.
Category:Gastroenterology