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Liver Clinic
INTRODUCTION
Digestive Health Physicians is a six physician gastroenterology
practice which began its original development here in Lee County more than 20 years
ago. All of our physicians are university trained experts in the field of
digestive and liver disease. In order to provide a higher level of quality care
for our patients with liver disease, we have organized the DHP Liver Clinic.
Although all our physicians manage liver disease, the Liver Clinic has allowed
two of our physicians to focus their expertise on this group of often very
complex patients. This clinic is the first of its kind in the
region.
The DHP Liver Clinic offers evaluation and treatment of the broad range of
liver diseases. We are involved in several research protocols for treatment of
Hepatitis C, and have a large experience in management of this and other
liver diseases.
Paul L. Yudelman and Juan G. Herrera are university-trained gastroenterologists who
have a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment
of acute and chronic liver diseases of all varieties. They will supervise the
DHP Liver Clinic. Our Physician Assistant, Richard Ornato, PAC, has
extensive experience in management of patients undergoing treatment of
Hepatitis
C.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluation and treatment of all
forms of acute and chronic liver disease to patients of Southwest Florida.
To provide accurate, timely, and easy-to-understand educational materials
to our patients and their families.
SCOPE OF THE PRACTICE
The DHP Liver Clinic will address the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of
acute and chronic liver disease. This includes diseases such as:
Acute
and chronic viral hepatitis A, B, C.
Autoimmune
hepatitis.
Metabolic/inherited
disorders such as Wilson's, Hemochromatosis.
Alcoholic
liver disease.
Drug-induced
hepatitis.
Chronic
Cholestatic hepatitis such as biliary cirrhosis-and Sclerosing cholangitis.
Non-alcoholic
Steatohepatitis (NASH).
We will treat all forms of cirrhosis and its complications such as ascites,
varices, encephalopathy, and nutritional factors.
LAB WORK, X-RAYS, LIVER BIOPSY
The DHP Liver Clinic is a specialized ambulatory clinic that can arrange for
all lab work necessary in the proper diagnosis and treatment of liver disease.
Our fulltime nurse supervisor, will assist in setting up any necessary blood
testing, as well as a variety of imaging studies such as ultrasound, CT Scan,
MRI, or nuclear medicine films. Percutaneous liver biopsy will be done by your
physician or, a specially selected radiologist. Interpretation of these biopsies
will be done by your hepatologist, a skilled local pathologist with expertise in
liver disease, and if needed, outside experts.
MEDICAL TREATMENT
We are committed to "cutting edge" treatment of liver disease. The
clinic has been involved in clinical research and is familiar with protocols being used at some of the
most prestigious liver centers throughout the United States. All patients will
be evaluated carefully to decide on the safest, most optimal therapy for their
liver disease process.
INSURANCE/FINANCIAL ISSUES
All questions regarding insurance coverage or other financial issues can be
addressed to our full-time insurance department at 939-9939.
DHP-LIVER CLINIC DIRECTORS
Paul L. Yudelman, M.D.
Education:
College: B.A. (Honors) Oxford University, Oxford, England
Medical School: University of London, London, England
Internship: University College, London, England
Northhampton General Hospital, Northhampton, England
Residency: VA-Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Fellowship: Duke University, Durham, NC
Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Geriatrics, American Board of Internal Medicine
Juan G. Herrera, M.D.
Education:
College:
University of California, Riverside, California
Medical School:
University of California, Irvine, California, M.D.
Internship:UCLA-San Fernando, Sepulveda, California
Residency:
UCLA-San Fernando, Sepulveda, California
Fellowship:
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
Certification:
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
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