Any Hepatologist in the BIG O.C. ???

[WOG1964]

Hi everyone,

Well my sister is in need of a Hepatologist in Orange County California. Does anyone have any recommendations? Want to lead her down the right track, just like you all did for me. I have been looking and still searching.

[Anthrosleuth]

A "Gastro" is NOT a Hepatologist (Liver Specialist) !!  Gastro is Stomach and typically has no credentials for Liver Disease treatments or diagnosis.

[SurfsideGal]

Anthrosleuth, This thread is a few years old. And, your statement about gastroenterologists is not true. Gastros are well versed in all digestive diseases, including liver disease,  but do not have the "extra" focus on the liver. They are very capable of treating hepatitis C patients unless that patient has end stage liver disease. In fact there are many more gastros treating HCV patients  than are hepatologists as there are not so many hepatologists in the U.S. They are usually found at only academic medical centers.

[ActingBrandNew]

The "BIG OC" is about 30 miles from the "Itty Bitty" Los Angeles where Im at....maybe even closer depending on exactly where. Here are 2 great Hepatologist. Its worth the drive AND you can inquire about trials there as well.

http://www.usc.edu/health/internal/divisions/gi/

Jeffrey A. Kahn, MD

Keck Hospital of USC
1500 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Areas of Treatment:

Transplant hepatology
Gastroenterology
Hepatitis C

Saro Khemichian, M.D.

Keck Hospital of USC
1500 San Pablo St.
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Areas of Treatment:

Gastroenterology
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
chronic liver disease
Liver transplantation

Title:

Chief, Hepatitis Treatment Center

[OC]

Dr. Pockros, in La Jolla.

peace

[can-do-man]

"Dr. Gish has got to be one of the best in the nation."

I agree with OH, if that is in your area, (San Diego) I doubt you would find anyone any better.....

[pooh55811]

Just to give credit where credit is due, OrphanedHawk started that thread to which I provided a link. Name of the thread, "Who is your good doctor?

Thanks, OH. I know that list/thread has helped many.

[orphanedhawk]

Dr. Gish has got to be one of the best in the nation.
I believe he's down in San Diego now but I'd suggest doing a google search.
Good luck.

[WOG1964]

Thank you sooooooo much! I am emailing her now!

[mzkity]

There is one in on the list in Fountain Valley Dr.Ronald Policastro, I looked him up he has good reviews. Never heard of him but you lived here you know its huge!
My gastro is
Hyder Z. Jamal
4300 Rose Drive, Suite G
Yorba Linda,
714 528 4211
Another good choice would be UC Irvine
Finding a good doc is not easy, but I was rushed because I chose a horrible doc to begin with. I was lucky and went with hubby's doc. Worked out fine for me. Tell her to take some time and even though there gatro's they may not be that interested in hep c.
I'm going to go over the list Pooh has provided the link for and see if I missed any! Good luck to sis!!

[pooh55811]

After I posted the link last night I did look at it and there are 3-4 from  Orange Co. on that list so you may want to take a look at it.

[WOG1964]

Oh, i forgot. She lives in Santa Ana but can go to any surrounding cities if needed.

[WOG1964]

Hey mzkity,

Thought your name sounded like a California Girl! LOL. I was born and raised there. Moved to San Antonio going on 7 years now. Miss the BIG O.C. though. Thanks so much. I will let her know. I am so glad i am one step ahead of her so that I can help her. Crazy!

DECLARE YOUR VICTORY!

[pooh55811]

You may want to look at this very long list of doctors who have been recommended by forum members. Maybe there is someone from Orange Co. on this list:

http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Hepatitis-C/Who-is-your-good-doctor-/show/1715783

[mzkity]

Forgot to say I'm in north county.

[mzkity]

Hey there!! Give me a city and I might be able to help. Just DO NOT go with Dr. Chapman in Placentia.