Your Liver. My Mission.
The liver is the body’s most forgiving organ, but it is not invincible. I provide precision hepatology—moving beyond basic blood tests to reverse disease, prevent cancer, and manage transplants.
Why You Need a Hepatologist
General doctors see the liver as one part of a system. I see it as the center of your health. A Gastroenterologist handles pipes (stomach/intestines); a Hepatologist handles the chemical factory (Liver). The distinction is critical.
80% of liver damage has NO symptoms. My patients often say, "But I feel fine." By the time you feel pain or see jaundice, the window for easy reversal has closed. My practice is built on Early Detection using technology that sees what eyes cannot.
The Truth Is In The Data (Diagnostics)
Standard Ultrasounds are subjective. They rely on the doctor's eye. I rely on physics. We use Elastography to measure liver stiffness in Kilopascals (kPa).
The "Gold Standard." A 5-minute painless scan that tells us exactly how much scarring (fibrosis) and fat (steatosis) is present.
We check for PNPLA3 gene variants to see if you are genetically "cursed" with a fatty liver, even if you are thin.
A drop in platelets is often the first sign of portal hypertension, years before an ultrasound shows cirrhosis.
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Imaging
Sometimes, we need to go deeper than Fibroscan. For complex cases, we employ advanced imaging to get a precise map of your liver's health.
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MR Elastography (MRE): The most accurate non-invasive tool for staging liver fibrosis, mapping the entire liver.
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Shear Wave Elastography: Integrated into ultrasound to provide real-time stiffness measurements.
MASLD: The Fatty Liver Epidemic
It is not just "a little fat." Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) is the precursor to diabetes, heart attacks, and cirrhosis. The good news? It is the only liver disease we can completely reverse.
My 3-Step Reversal Protocol:
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Pharmacotherapy: Using Saroglitazar and Vitamin E to halt inflammation.
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The Fructose Ban: Eliminating liquid sugars which are immediate liver toxins.
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10% Body Weight Loss: The "Magic Number" proven to melt away fibrosis.
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Black Coffee: 3 cups daily is scientifically proven to reduce liver stiffness.
Nutrition: Fueling Liver Recovery
Diet is not just about restriction; it's about providing the right building blocks for liver repair.
Rich in antioxidants, healthy fats (olive oil, nuts), and lean proteins. Proven to reduce liver fat.
Strict limits on processed foods, saturated fats, and alcohol to reduce liver stress.
Viral Hepatitis: Suppression & Cure
Hepatitis B: The "Sleeping Dragon." We cannot always kill it, but we can cage it. Using antivirals like Tenofovir, we suppress the DNA to zero, preventing cancer.
Hepatitis C: The "Victory of Science." With Direct Acting Antivirals (DAAs), I can offer you a 100% cure rate in 12 weeks. No injections. No side effects.
Living Well With Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring. While the scars are permanent, the liver function can be preserved. My goal is to prevent "Decompensation" (Liver Failure).
- NO Alcohol (Not a drop)
- NO Painkillers (NSAIDs)
- NO Raw Seafood (Vibrio risk)
- Vaccination (Flu/Pneumonia)
- High Protein Diet (Muscle loss)
- 6-Monthly Ultrasound (Cancer)
Prevention: The Best Medicine
The liver is resilient, but it needs protection. 90% of liver diseases are preventable with these four pillars of defense.
Hepatitis B: Mandatory for everyone. 3 doses give lifelong immunity.
Hepatitis A: Essential if you eat outside often.
If you have fatty liver, the safe limit is zero. For others, moderation is key, but genetics play a huge role.
Maintain a BMI < 25. Central obesity (belly fat) is the #1 driver of NASH in India today.
Hepatitis A and E are waterborne. Use filtered water and avoid raw street food during monsoons.
Liver Transplantation & Support
When medicine isn't enough, Transplant is a miracle. We manage the entire spectrum from donor matching to post-op immunosuppression.
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Support Groups: Connecting you with survivors.
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Educational Webinars: Regular sessions on liver health.
Your Liver Deserves an Expert
Do not wait for jaundice. Precision care starts today.
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