Why choose Geisinger for hepatology (liver care)?
Liver disorders can be complex. Getting the care you need shouldn’t be. Through prevention and treatment, our team’s making it easier than ever for you to get care that helps you get your life back. One call is all it takes to get started.
We deliver a full range of services, including treatment for and management of chronic liver disease. Here, you have access to the region’s leading liver disease specialists (hepatologists and liver surgeons). Our combined expertise leads to safer, more effective treatments for all forms of liver disease, including liver failure, hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. We also offer nearly every treatment available, including newly approved medications for hepatitis C and liver transplant surgery.
And with clinics across central and northeastern Pennsylvania, you’ll find convenient locations close to home.
Liver Care Center
Whether your care journey is just starting, you’re looking for a second opinion or you need surgery for a complex liver condition, our specialized Liver Care Center is here for you. Devoted solely to treating liver disease, we offer a comprehensive range of services so you can get the care you need — all in 1 place.
Your team of specialists includes hepatologists, gastroenterologists, liver and liver transplant surgeons, interventional radiologists, pathologists, oncologists, nurse navigators, pharmacists and other support staff who collaborate to develop a personalized plan for you.
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FAQs
What causes liver disease?
Certain behaviors, genetics and risk factors can increase your chances of developing liver disease. These include:
- Excessive alcohol consumption: Drinking alcohol increases your risk of developing liver disease.
- Being overweight: People who have excess body fat — especially around the waist area — are at a greater risk for developing liver or gallbladder issues.
- Infections: Infections in your liver can affect its function.
- Unhealthy behaviors: Certain behaviors, such as intravenous drug use, sharing needles and having unprotected sex all increase your risk of developing liver disease.
- Family history of liver or gallbladder disease: If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with a liver or gallbladder condition, your risk for developing one is higher.
- Other risk factors: Other things that can increase your chance of developing liver disease include environmental exposure to certain industrial chemicals, having diabetes, undergoing dialysis and continued use of certain medications.
How do you diagnose liver disease?
We offer screening tests that use the most advanced technology to better detect liver disease in its earliest stages. Some of the diagnostic tests your doctor may perform on your liver include:
- Liver function test: A test that evaluates how your liver is functioning
- FibroScan®: A noninvasive ultrasound procedure that can identify changes in your liver
- Liver biopsy: A test that uses a thin needle or surgical procedure to remove a small sample of tissue, which is examined under a microscope to detect any cancerous (malignant) cells
- Endoscopy: A minimally invasive procedure in which your doctor inserts a small scope through your mouth to examine the hard-to-see areas of your GI system, including your liver, pancreas and gallbladder
- Blood tests: Tests that can rule out issues with your liver, gallbladder or surrounding organs
- Imaging tests: Diagnostic imaging tests, such as MRIs, CT scans and PET scans, that produce detailed pictures of your GI system
What is hepatology?
Hepatology at Geisinger
Your team provides innovative treatments and care centered around you. We offer:
- The knowledge you need: Your care team is powered by hepatologists, gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists and other specialists with years of training and experience.
- Care designed for you, where you live: With locations throughout central and northeastern Pennsylvania, our team provides consultations and comprehensive care near your neighborhood that’s backed by the expertise and innovation of a nationally recognized health system.
- Comprehensive specialty care: From chemotherapy, radiation and minimally invasive surgery options to national clinical trials and genetic testing, our liver cancer specialists offer innovative treatment options and personalized care.
- Backed by a whole transplant team: For issues affecting your liver, a transplant may offer lifesaving care. If a liver transplant is right for you, we’ll help you find a donor as soon as possible. Learn about transplant surgery.