At Weill Cornell Medicine, our care team includes highly trained and accomplished surgeons and other doctors, nurses and experts who specialize in liver, hepatobiliary and pancreas care. By collaborating, we provide the highest level of care to help our patients achieve the best possible health and well-being.
We partner with our patients through every stage of care so you feel supported at all times.
Why Choose Weill Cornell Medicine?
An Expert Surgical Team
Exceptional surgeons: Our surgeons are experts in liver, hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery. Our surgeons have specialized training in the most advanced procedures and techniques to treat liver, hepatobiliary and pancreas conditions.
The Weill Cornell Medicine team consists of the nation’s top surgeons who are dedicated to your care, comfort and well-being.
Comprehensive care: All surgical treatments are customized for your specific condition and long-term health goals. Whenever appropriate, we use minimally invasive procedures and other techniques.
Innovative research and training: In addition to caring for our patients, our surgeons also conduct research to improve care for liver, hepatobiliary and pancreas conditions. As a scientifically based, academic institution, we are setting the newest standards for care. Our team also trains surgeons to become the next leaders in liver, hepatobiliary and pancreas surgery.
Collaborative Care From Multidisciplinary Specialists
As our patient, you are cared for by a specialized, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to liver conditions and transplantation, as well as hepatobiliary and pancreas care. Our unique team provides comprehensive support for surgical, medical and emotional care.
Your care team includes:
- Hepatologists
- Nurse practitioners who specialize in liver disease and transplants specifically
- A nurse waiting list coordinator to support patients during their time on the waiting list
- A living donor specialist who helps answer questions about the process of living donation, as well as coordinates with social workers dedicated to the donor and recipient respectively
- A dedicated scheduler who works with all the departments to schedule tests on behalf of patients
- Pharmacists who explain how the medications may support your health, as well as any potential side effects
- A nutritionist
- A social worker
- A financial coordinator
- A psychiatrist
- Surgeons
Your care team will also include other Weill Cornell Medicine doctors who specialize in your specific condition. For example, patients with advanced liver conditions may also receive care from a cardiologist (heart specialist) with expertise with liver conditions.
You may receive care from doctors who are experts in cardiology, neurology, rheumatology and others specialties to achieve optimum health.
In addition to the multidisciplinary team, the treatment team in the hospital comprises of physician assistants who have been trained in liver transplant, liver surgery and hepatology management. The team treats and follows the patients from admission, and every step of the way to discharge. This team works closely with the other disciplines and serves as the go-to for patients, nurses, hepatologists, surgeons and other consultants.
