boston Hepatologist

Can someone recommend a Hepatologist in the Boston area. I am wk 34 peg and riv  before I stop at 48 wks as my doc wants me to I would like to get a second opinion.  

[FlGuy]

One of the top dogs is Nazem H. Afdahl, M.D.  Google him.

[jmjm530]

Afdhal is one of the best in the country.

Nezam Afdhal
110 Francis Street  
Suite 8E
Boston, MA 02215
Phone: [phone]

http://www.bidmc.caregroup.org/display.asp?leaf_id=11676

[mkp13]

I'm with Dr. Afdhal and think he's great!  He's knowledgeable, caring and listens well.  He's willing to listen to your priorities and treat accordingly.  I'm at the end of week 12 in the 3-arm Vertex trial.  The other guy in the area who seems good and is well-liked is Dr. Gordon at Lahey in Burlington.    --mkp

[Gary906]

I will call Beth Israel hospital and hope I can get an appointment before my treatment ends ( 13 weeks) does it usually take longer than that or not?
                        Gary

[Myown]

I heard about Dr. Afdhal through Jim and went for consult and really liked him alot. He, and Dr. D also, are just real down to earth guys. For 2 "biggies" they are both very approachable and will answer all your questions without having the attitude that you are bothering them - as 'some' of the "not so biggie" doctors have.:o)

Good luck,
MO

[Myown]

I don't remember having to wait long for an appointment. I think it was a month.

[jmjm530]

I will echo MO's comments on the "biggies". From my sampling -- hepatologist and other -- in general, the 'bigger' the reputation, the less the ego. Somewhat ironic, but maybe they have less to prove because they already have the approval of their peers not to mention more of a sense of self worth/confidence in their field. They also seem more open to patient participation even to the point of modifying treatment as long as the ideas are somewhat reasonable. Both of my first two "biggies" were more than open to high-dosing riba at a time when it wasn't very popular.

The exception seems to be with dermatologists, at least with my small sampling. I found most of them to be a*ssholes and the "biggest" authority I spoke to just happened to be the biggest as*hole.