Transplant Hepatologists in Florida

Biography: Dr. Basem Alkurdi,MD,FACS is the Medical Director of Liver Transplant program at the Transplant Institute of Florida at Largo Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Aleppo University School of Medicine in Aleppo, Syria. He completed training in Internal Medicine at Atlantic City Medical Center, in New Jersey and later completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology and advanced training in Transplant Hepatology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is Board certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology.Dr. Alkurdi has extensive experience in managing viral hepatitis, alcoholic, metabolic and genetic liver disease, besides management of complex liver transplant patients. His special interest is management of Cirrhosis complications, liver transplant and viral hepatitis.

Biography: Andrew P. Keaveny, M.D., is a transplant hepatologist and the medical director of the Mayo Clinic Florida Liver Transplant program. His clinical focus includes: Assessment and management of patients with cirrhosis Management of the liver transplant recipient Application of noninvasive testing of liver fibrosis Treatment of viral hepatitis In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Keaveny collaborates with the multidisciplinary liver transplant team in developing treatment pathways and policies that provide optimal patient care. Dr. Keaveny is passionate about postgraduate medical education " he is very active in the education of residents and fellows and has won several teaching awards for his contributions and mentorship. Dr. Keaveny is active in clinical research, focusing on novel therapies in portal hypertension, complications of cirrhosis and outcomes after liver transplantation. He has written numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, edited a book on complications of cirrhosis and is on several editorial boards. He is a member of the major professional societies that focus on liver disease and has served on several committees of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Interests Hepatology End-stage liver disease Management of portal hypertension Assessment of liver fibrosis Liver transplantation Long-term complications after liver transplantation

Biography: Dr. Nicole Loo, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old. Dr. Nicole Loo, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests Liver disease Liver transplantation Cholestatic liver disease Hepatobiliary cancer Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)

Biography: Dr. Roxana Bodin, MD is a board-certified transplant hepatology and gastroenterology attending at HCA Florida Transplant Specialists in Largo, FL. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy Carol Davila in 2001 and completed her residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center NYMC, New York, NY, in 2007. Dr. Bodin further advanced her expertise through fellowship training at Westchester Medical Center, achieving board certification in 2011.In addition to her extensive medical education, Dr. Bodin has received notable awards, including the Excellence in Housestaff Teaching Award and Best PGY1 at NYMC. These recognitions underscore her commitment to medical education and exceptional performance during her residency.Dr. Bodin's impact extends beyond awards, as she plays a pivotal role at HCA Florida Transplant Specialists, where her skills in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology contribute to high-quality patient care. Fluent in Spanish, French, and Romanian. Dr. Bodin is dedicated to excellence, both in medical education and patient care.

Biography: Conditions treated Alcoholic hepatitis Cholestasis of pregnancy Liver problems Procedures performed Liver transplant Interests Liver disease Alcohol related liver disease Liver transplantation Cholestatic liver disease Hepatobiliary cancer

Biography: Interests Liver diseases Liver transplantation Autoimmune liver disease

Biography: Interests Liver transplantation Kidney/pancreas transplantation Hepatobiliary/pancreatic surgery Metastatic colorectal cancer Hepatocellular carcinoma Liver regeneration Ischemia reperfusion injury

Biography: Interests Liver diseases Liver transplantation Acute liver failure Viral hepatitis

Biography: Conditions treated Cirrhosis Hepatitis B Hepatitis infectious disease Portal hypertension Procedures performed Liver transplant

Biography: Maria L. Yataco, M.D., studies the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as complications and patient outcomes after liver transplantation. Her ongoing research projects include treatment options for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cardiopulmonary complications of liver disease and quality improvement projects to reduce hospital readmissions. Focus areas Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Dr. Yataco is investigating the use of obeticholic acid for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Cardiac and pulmonary complications of liver disease. Dr. Yataco is studying the impact of cardiac and pulmonary complications in liver transplant outcomes. Dr. Yataco has a special interest in cirrhotic cardiomyopathy. Hospital readmission in patients with liver disease. Collaborating with colleagues from the liver transplant team, Dr. Yataco is evaluating strategies to decrease hospital readmissions in patients with liver disease before and after liver transplantation. Significance to patient care Dr. Yataco works toward better strategies for the diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as well as identifying best practice in the care of patients with chronic liver disease.

Biography: Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is a Transplant Hepatology Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. She is 42 years old and has been practicing for 16 years. Dr. Shennen Mao, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Tushar C. Patel, M.B., Ch.B., is a physician, scientist, educator and administrator. He has a specialty interest in diseases affecting the liver, with expertise in liver cancers and in transplant hepatology. As dean for research, Dr. Patel oversees all research programs and activities at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Areas of clinical expertise include: Liver cancers, such as hepatocellular cancer and bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Biliary tract diseases, such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cholangitis Diseases of the liver, such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis Providing team-based care in the Liver Transplant Program to patients with end-stage liver disease Promoting patients' understanding of their diseases and empowering them to become partners in managing their health In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Patel is active in research, education and administration. He has authored expert content and publishes high-impact publications in many different areas related to liver cancers and liver diseases. He serves as a mentor to students, staff and physicians. Interests Clinical and transplant hepatology Liver and biliary cancers

Care Philosophy: Dr. Muhammad is dedicated to providing the best, personalized care to his patients in a timely manner. He believes the fastest and best results yield from mutual and active participation between the patient and the care team.

Biography: C. Burcin Taner, M.D., is chair of the Transplant Center at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida, where he directs all solid-organ transplant activities. Dr. Taner provides clinical care for patients undergoing abdominal transplant. Areas of clinic expertise include: Liver transplantation Kidney transplantation Pancreas transplantation Living-donor kidney transplantation Identifying efficient ways for patient care Quality of life in organ transplantation In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Taner is active in research, education, and providing mentorship for residents and fellows. His research areas include liver transplantation outcomes, liver transplantation using liver grafts from donation after cardiac death donors, reasons for graft dysfunction after liver transplantation, and enhanced recovery pathways after organ transplantation. Interests Liver transplantation outcomes Reasons for poor graft function in liver transplantation

Biography: Dr. Pablo Franco, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 46 years old. Dr. Pablo Franco, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Interests kidney, liver and pancreas transplantation

Care Philosophy: Regino Gonzalez-Peralta, MD, is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist with additional board certification in pediatric transplant hepatology. Prior to joining AdventHealth Medical Group, he served as a tenured pediatrics professor, assistant dean and director of pediatric hepatology at the University of Florida and concurrently served as a pediatric hepatologist at Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. A native of Cuba, Dr. Gonzalez-Peralta grew up in Miami and attended Cornell University before pursuing his medical degree at the Universidad Central del Este (Dominican Republic). He undertook his pediatrics residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, and continued as Senior Resident and Co-Chief Resident at the University of Florida before being selected for a prestigious fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology. His clinical and research interests include childhood HBV and HCV infection, pediatric liver transplant, Wilson disease, alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency, pediatric hepatology and clinical trials.

Biography: Taisa Kohut, MD, is a triple board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist and hepatologist who earned a medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Kohut completed her pediatric residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, followed by a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship and a pediatric transplant hepatology fellowship at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, PA. Most recently, she served as an assistant professor of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She feels called to pediatric hepatology due to her strong desire to serve others and improve the lives of children and their families with acute and chronic liver disease.