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Liver Disease Program

The Liver Disease Program at National Jewish Health in Denver, Colorado, helps patients get answers, receive expert care, and take control of their liver health. Each year, thousands of adults trust our team for diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support. Patients travel from across the Rocky Mountain region to see our liver specialists.

Liver disease is becoming more common in Colorado and throughout the United States. Factors such as alcohol use, obesity, and some dietary supplements can increase the risk of liver disease. The good news is that when liver disease is found early, about 90% of cases can be treated, and many liver conditions can be reversed.

Our goal is to help you protect your liver, improve your health, and prevent serious complications. We start by finding the cause of your symptoms and making an accurate diagnosis. Then, we create a personalized treatment plan designed around your needs and health goals.

Liver Disease Program Highlights

  • Access to the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures
  • Advanced testing to identify the cause and stage of your liver disease
  • Cancer screening and preventive care
  • Expert care from a fellowship-trained, board-certified liver specialist
  • Hands-on education to help you understand and manage your condition
  • Nutritional counseling to support liver health and overall wellness
  • Ongoing monitoring to track your progress and adjust treatment as needed
  • Personalized treatment plans tailored to your condition and lifestyle
  • State-of-the-art imaging, including FibroScan®, CT, MRI, and MRI elastography
  • Whole-person care that supports your physical, emotional, and social well-being


Personalized Medicine and Care


Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a care plan built around their individual needs. Our multispecialty team works together to provide coordinated care and support throughout your treatment journey.

Your care team may include liver specialists, nurses, registered dietitians, and other healthcare professionals who help you understand your condition and treatment options. We take the time to answer your questions and give you the tools you need to make informed decisions about your health.

We diagnose and treat all types of liver disease, including:

  • Alcohol-related liver disease
  • Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency liver disease
  • Autoimmune or inflammatory liver diseases
  • Biliary tract disease
  • Cirrhosis of the liver
  • Fatty liver disease (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease)
  • Fibrocystic diseases
  • Genetic liver diseases
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Hepatitis
  • Liver cancer

Your treatment plan will address both your liver disease and your overall health. We will teach you how to manage your condition at home, make healthy lifestyle changes, and reduce your risk of future complications. Our goal is to help you feel your best, stay healthier longer, and live a full, active life.


Doctors

Kathleen Yan

Kathleen Yan, MD

Clinical Trials


For more than 100 years, National Jewish Health has been committed to finding new treatments and cures for diseases. Search our clinical trials.


Reasons to Choose National Jewish Health

  • The leading respiratory hospital in the nation and the only one devoted fully to the treatment of respiratory and related illnesses
  • Ranked #1 or #2 in Pulmonology by U.S. News & World Report for 26 consecutive years
  • Ranked in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation by HCAHPS
  • Physicians consistently recognized among the best in the nation by multiple services, including Best Doctors in America and Castle Connolly
  • Among the top 6% of organizations funded for research by the NIH, providing patients access to hundreds of active clinical trials
  • 124-year history of focus on care, research and education serving patients from around the world with lung, heart, immune and related disorders
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Nationally Recognized Expertise


National Jewish Health is recognized for its expertise in gastrointestinal disease. Our specialties include liver disease, GERD and colon cancer screening.


Benefit from the Latest Research


Our physician-scientists and researchers are leaders in liver disease research that improves patient lives. This research includes:

  • Creating studies to better understand how liver disease overlaps with immune, inflammatory, metabolic pathways and respiratory disease
  • Developing new diagnostic tests
  • Identifying new treatments

Clinical Trials & Research Studies

Clinical trials help determine new treatment options for diseases and conditions. Patients with liver have access to clinical trials and should speak with their physician to determine what trials might work best for them.



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You may be referred by your doctor, or you can make an appointment without a referral.