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The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Liver Center specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and research of liver disease and liver disease related disorders.  The Liver Center uses the latest in research and medical technology as a comprehensive approach to liver disease.   We offer the following: 

Inpatient Hepatology service – This service is dedicated exclusively to patients with liver disease and is staffed by a team of hepatologists and nurse specialists . 

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services – are provided as a comprehensive approach to the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of liver disease; including CT, MRI, ERCP, Doppler Ultrasound with angiography and banding of varices. 

Outpatient services -   are provided at the Kirklin Clinic.  We have a comprehensive staff of hepatologist and nurses that work together to support our hepatitis C clinic, cirrhosis clinic and other individual practitioners. 

Transplant Services - we are an integral part of the UAB Liver Transplant Service and provide pre and post transplant care to the liver patient. 

Research – We are constantly developing new techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease through basic scientific research and clinical trials. 

Patient Education – a public health campaign emphasizing the prevention and treatment of liver disease.