Liver Disease (Hepatology)

It’s common to worry about liver disease, including fatty liver and hepatitis. But with treatment from consultants at Cleveland Clinic London, liver disease is often reversible. We successfully treat people with advanced liver disease as well as those with early-stage disease.

People put their trust in us because we deliver skilled, comprehensive and compassionate care. Whether you want a liver health assessment or require life-saving therapies, we are here for you.

Liver disease (hepatology) services include: 

• Expert consultants: Highly skilled hepatologists with decades of experience guide assessments and treatment. You can count on us for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate, tailored therapies, like diet and lifestyle changes for early-stage disease. We also excel in preventing and managing liver failure.
• Fibroscan testing: We use this painless, rapid ultrasound test instead of a surgical procedure to check for signs of liver damage. It measures liver stiffness (thickening or scarring), helping us diagnose and manage certain liver conditions.
• Multidisciplinary approach: Hepatologists, hepato-pancreatico-biliary surgeons, radiologists and nurses coordinate your care. This same team of experts is by your side whether you need inpatient or outpatient services, providing you with seamless care. Cleveland Clinic London is one of the only providers in the U.K. with these capabilities.
• Quick, convenient access: An initial hepatology consultation is often available within two business days. If you need help between appointments, our nursing team is easy to reach. You can also access medical records, order repeat prescriptions and schedule appointments via MyChart, our online health information system. 

Our expertise spans all types of liver disease, including common and complex conditions, such as:

• Alcohol-associated liver disease.
• Autoimmune diseases like primary biliary cholangitis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Cirrhosis and advanced chronic liver disease.
• Fatty liver disease.
• Liver and hepatobiliary cancer.
• Liver failure (acute and acute-on-chronic liver failure).
• Medication- or drug-induced liver disease.
• Pancreatic disease, like pancreatitis.
• Viral hepatitis.
• Complications of other medical issues, such as diabetes and haemochromatosis.

Comprehensive Liver Disease (Hepatology) Services

At Cleveland Clinic London, you receive services from a team that cares about you as an individual. Liver disease is nothing to be embarrassed about. The sooner you receive treatment, the lower the risk of permanent liver injury and related complications.

We provide a sensitive and respectful environment and do our best to help you feel comfortable talking to us. Our team honours your privacy and ensures you receive exceptional services at every step.

Liver disease assessment and diagnosis

You can often receive initial testing, including fibroscan and liver function tests, and expert consultation in a single visit. During the consultation, we explain test findings and what they mean for your health.

When initial findings are unclear or we suspect a complex condition, we may recommend additional testing, including an MRI scan or liver biopsy. Hepatologists discuss results with the multidisciplinary team and develop a personalised care plan with your input.

Standard liver disease treatments

Many conditions, including fatty liver disease, improve with lifestyle changes. These include:

• Eating a diet low in salt, sugar and fat.
• Exercising regularly.
• Maintaining a healthy weight.

Treatment often includes periodic monitoring to assess progress and detect the early signs of complications.

Cleveland Clinic London offers more of the services you need to be successful. A registered dietitian helps you determine a nutritious eating plan and how to overcome challenges. If you need help losing weight, we offer a broad range of services, including personalised weight management programmes and bariatric surgery.

Therapies for advanced liver disease

We help many people with advanced liver disease stay comfortable and avoid complications with help from interventional radiologists. They use real-time imaging and tiny instruments to carry out minimally invasive procedures through a small nick in the groin or neck. You may benefit from an interventional radiology procedure to treat high pressure in blood vessels in or near the liver.

Advanced liver disease can cause unpredictable symptom flare-ups, requiring immediate care. You receive services from consultants experienced in the unique needs of patients with this type of liver disease. Critical care consultants and expert endoscopists guide specialized therapies. You stay in one of our dedicated intensive and high-dependency care units.

Our expertise also includes caring for people with liver failure. We offer the highest level of treatment, including intensive care. You have access to all the consultants and therapies you need. If you need liver transplantation, we arrange assessments and advise you on how to prepare for surgery.

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Learn More About Our Liver Disease (Hepatology) Services

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