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Hepatologists (Liver Specialists) in St. Louis, MO

19 listed in St. Louis, MO · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 19 hepatologists, or liver specialists, in the St. Louis area, most of them in St. Louis, O'Fallon and Bridgeton. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. 1 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Chaudhary M. Khan, MD

BJC Medical Group at Progress West - Specialists

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.8 (4 Google reviews)

Address
20 Progress Point Pkwy Ste 206, O'Fallon 63368
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (636) 344-1073 Website Directions

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Damon C. Clines, MD

Gateway Digestive & Liver Specialists LLC

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.6 (9 Google reviews)

Address
4510 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis 63108
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 454-6903 Directions

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Eldad S. Bialecki, MD

BJC Medical Group at Progress West - Specialists

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.8 (4 Google reviews)

Address
20 Progress Point Pkwy Ste 206, O'Fallon 63368
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (636) 344-1073 Website Directions

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Kamran Qureshi, MD

Digestive Disease Care Center

Hepatology (Liver)

Address
300 Medical Plz Ste 310, Lake St. Louis 63367
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (636) 625-2662 Directions

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Leen H. Al-Sayyed, MD

BJC Medical Group Gastroenterology at Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Hepatology (Liver)

Address
3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 359c, St. Louis 63131
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 996-3520 Website Directions

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Melvin B. Saltzman, DO

Hepatitis C Clinic at SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Hepatology (Liver)

Address
12277 De Paul Dr Ste 404, Bridgeton 63044
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 770-1000 Website Directions

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Qaiser Jawaid, MD

BJC Medical Group at Progress West - Specialists

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.8 (4 Google reviews)

Address
20 Progress Point Pkwy Ste 206, O'Fallon 63368
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (636) 344-1073 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

Ruben R. Aymerich, MD

SSM Health Medical Group

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.0 (6 Google reviews)

Address
6400 Clayton Rd Ste 216, St. Louis 63117
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (314) 646-7848 Website Directions

Last verified Oct 2026 Report a correction

In the St. Louis area

Our St. Louis listings cover the Missouri side of the metro: St. Louis County, St. Louis City, St. Charles County, Jefferson County, Franklin County and Lincoln County. Providers on the Illinois side, such as Belleville, Edwardsville and Alton, are listed under the Belleville–Metro East area.

Specialist care here is concentrated in a few large health systems: BJC HealthCare with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University physicians, Mercy, SSM Health and St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield. Each has clinics well beyond its main campus, so the same practice may have offices in the city, west St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Independent specialty groups practice alongside them, especially in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield and along the I-70 corridor in St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville.

Most listings are in the City of St. Louis and St. Louis County, with a growing share in St. Charles County. If you live in Jefferson or Franklin County, check Festus and Washington before driving into the city.

Liver specialists in the St. Louis area are concentrated in academic and hospital-based clinics, including Washington University's gastroenterology and hepatology division, SSM Health's hepatitis C clinic at DePaul Hospital and BJC's specialists at Progress West in O'Fallon. Many general gastroenterologists also treat liver disease.

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)