HealthAugust 24, 2026

hepatologist

hep-uh-TOL-uh-jist

Definition

A physician or medical specialist who focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'hepar' meaning 'liver' and the suffix '-logist' indicating one who studies a specific field. It entered medical terminology to distinguish specialists in liver pathology from general gastroenterologists.

In the news

The article features Dr. Brian T. Lee, a transplant hepatologist, who provides medical guidance on how dietary choices like sugar intake directly impact liver health.

‘I’m a Hepatologist—This Is the Grocery Store Food I Never Buy’

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