Pediatric Hepatologist
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Last updated on 23 Dec 2025
Overview
A Pediatric Hepatologist is a medical specialist focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing liver diseases in children, including conditions such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. They play a crucial role in ensuring proper liver function and health from infancy through adolescence.
Job Description
- Diagnose liver conditions in children through clinical evaluations, imaging, blood tests, and liver biopsy.
- Manage and treat liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and liver cancer in pediatric patients.
- Provide long-term care for children with chronic liver conditions, monitoring for complications like liver failure or transplantation needs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pediatric surgeons, gastroenterologists, and nutritionists, to ensure holistic care.
- Perform liver transplant evaluations and help manage pre- and post-transplant care.
- Educate and counsel families on disease management, preventive measures, and lifestyle modifications to promote liver health.
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