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Hepatologists (Liver Specialists) in Nashville, TN

18 listed in Nashville, TN · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 18 hepatologists, or liver specialists, in the Nashville area, most of them in Nashville and Hendersonville. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Randy Howard, MD

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (52 Google reviews)

Address
107 Glen Oak Blvd Suite 202, Hendersonville 37075
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (615) 826-0710 Website Directions

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Robert W. Herring Jr., MD

Digestive & Liver Health Specialists– Nashville

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.7 (417 Google reviews)

Address
330 Wallace Rd Suite103, Nashville 37211
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (615) 832-5530 Website Directions

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Saras Sharma, DO

Digestive & Liver Health Specialists– Nashville

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.7 (417 Google reviews)

Address
330 Wallace Rd Ste 103, Nashville 37211
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (615) 832-5530 Website Directions

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Scott A. Hande, MD

Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (52 Google reviews)

Address
107 Glen Oak Blvd Suite 202, Hendersonville 37075
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (615) 826-0710 Website Directions

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Stephanie D. Pointer

Digestive & Liver Health Specialists– Nashville

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.7 (417 Google reviews)

Address
330 Wallace Rd Ste 103, Nashville 37211
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
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Call (615) 832-5530 Website Directions

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In the Nashville area

Our Nashville listings cover Middle Tennessee: Davidson County, Rutherford County, Williamson County, Sumner County, Montgomery County, Wilson County, Maury County and Dickson County. That reaches Clarksville to the northwest and Columbia to the south.

Specialist care here runs mainly through a few large health systems: Vanderbilt Health, Ascension Saint Thomas and TriStar, which includes Centennial Heart. Mental Health Cooperative and Centerstone run community mental health centers across the region. Independent groups practice alongside them, such as Heritage Medical Associates for GI care and Midstate Pulmonary for lung care.

Most listings are in Nashville itself, in Davidson County. Murfreesboro, Franklin, Brentwood and Hendersonville have the next-largest groups. Many practices have offices in more than one suburb. If you live in Clarksville, Lebanon, Gallatin or Columbia, check for a local office before driving into the city.

Most liver specialists in our Nashville listings practice in the city itself, at groups such as Digestive & Liver Health Specialists and Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates. A few see patients in Hendersonville. If the wait for a hepatologist is long, a gastroenterologist can often start your care.

How to choose a hepatologist

A hepatologist is a doctor who focuses on the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. People see one for hepatitis B or C, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis, liver cancer and abnormal liver tests [2]. Most get a referral from a primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Know that many GI doctors treat the liver. Hepatology is part of gastroenterology. Most hepatologists trained first as gastroenterologists, and many general GI doctors manage common liver problems such as fatty liver disease and hepatitis C. That's why some doctors in this directory are also listed as gastroenterologists. If your liver problem is mild or stable, a GI doctor may be all you need.

Start with the kind of liver care you need.

  • General hepatologists manage long-term liver conditions, track liver health over time and treat hepatitis.
  • Transplant hepatologists care for people with advanced liver disease, before and after a liver transplant.

Check credentials. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies doctors in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology. A doctor must be certified in gastroenterology before taking the transplant hepatology exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the ABIM website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.

Ask about transplant ties if your disease is advanced. If you have cirrhosis, ask whether the practice works with a liver transplant center. A transplant starts with a referral to a transplant center, where a team decides if you're a candidate [3]. A practice linked to a center can make that step smoother.

Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. HMO plans usually need a referral first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [6].

Plan for distance. Liver specialists are fewer than other doctors, and many work at large hospitals. You may need to travel for a first visit. Ask whether follow-up visits can be done by video or with your local doctor.

Know when not to wait. Cirrhosis can cause bleeding from swollen veins in the esophagus or stomach [4]. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, or black, tar-like stool, needs emergency care, not an appointment [5]. Call 911.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a hepatologist and a gastroenterologist?

A gastroenterologist treats the whole digestive system, including the liver. A hepatologist focuses mainly on the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Most hepatologists trained as gastroenterologists first, and many GI doctors treat common liver problems. If you have advanced liver disease or may need a transplant, a hepatologist is usually the right choice.

Do I need a referral to see a hepatologist?

It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Many liver clinics also ask for a referral and your recent blood tests or scans before they book a first visit, so call ahead and ask.

What happens at a first hepatology appointment?

Expect questions about your symptoms, medications, alcohol use and family history, plus a physical exam. The doctor will review your liver blood tests and may order more labs, an ultrasound or a special scan that measures liver stiffness. Some people need a liver biopsy. Bring your recent test results and a list of your medications.

What is a transplant hepatologist?

A transplant hepatologist cares for people with advanced liver disease or liver failure. They help decide whether someone may need a new liver and care for them before and after a transplant. In the U.S., they're certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine, and they must be certified in gastroenterology first.

How do I know if a hepatologist is board certified?

Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool. It shows whether a doctor is certified in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.

Sources

  1. American Board of Internal Medicine — Verify a physician's certification
  2. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases — Patient resources
  3. NIDDK — Liver transplant
  4. NIDDK — Symptoms and causes of cirrhosis
  5. NIDDK — Symptoms and causes of GI bleeding
  6. Medicare.gov — Doctor & other health care provider services (Part B)