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Physicians who treat Hepatitis C

Sacramento, CA

Robert Gish, MD / Adil Ed Wakil, MD / Stephen Steady, MD

Gastroenterologist / Hepatologists

1315 Alhambra Blvd., Suite 210
2340 Clay Street
CPMC 3rd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95816

Comments: Dr. Gish is one of several Hepatologists in his group and the specialty is Hepatitis C and Liver Transplantation. Also Clinical Trials.

Neville R. Primstone, MD

Gastroenterologist

UC Davis Medical Center
4150 V Street, Ste 3500
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916.734.3751

Comments: Specializes in Hepatitis C.

Tommy Poirier, MD

Gastroenterologist

3160 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95816
Phone: 916.733.3400

Comments: He is very "to-the-point." Seems to be very knowledgeable. Works under Mercy medical Group. A member of CHW Medical Foundation. Dr. Poirier is a Board Certified Diplomate of American Academy of Gastroenterology. He treated me with Interferon injections. Unfortunately, the injections had severe side-effects such as Hyperthyroidism and then Hypothyroidism, and lastly, Graves Disease. I am currently waiting to get a referral from Dr. Poirier to a San Francisco specialist to further my treatment. Dr. Poirier treatment my scar tissues and the inflamation of the liver.

Disclaimer: The physicians included in this website are those who received personal recommendations submitted by fellow hepatitis patients. The author of this website cannot assure the accuracy of information provided them by third parties, since opinions are subjective and may be incomplete. The omission from this website of particular physicians does not mean that they are not competent or reputable. Author is not always informed of doctors no longer in practice, therefore we recommend checking to see if the patient recommended physician is still available.

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