Hepatology

Some disorders require the experience and resources available at a specialty center such as the Bobbie and Marvin Fink Family Liver Center. Parallel with our focus on unique or advanced diseases, our physicians and primary nurses ensure that each patient receives personalized care. Our goal is to provide a consistent level of care and improved quality of life for our patients and their families.
Our Services

Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a complication of many liver diseases including cirrhosis due to viral Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, or alcohol-induced liver disease. There are many therapeutic options available for these tumors, which can be treated with medication, resection, transplantation, minimally invasive ablation techniques (ethanol injection) and cryotherapy (freezing) or a combination of these approaches.

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis/Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
These cholestatic aliments of the liver are difficult to treat and often lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. Often, these disorders require liver transplantation; however, newer therapies are now available.

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis B virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis B can be either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the hepatitis B virus. Acute infection can - but does not always - lead to chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a long-term illness that occurs when the hepatitis B virus remains in a person's body. Chronic hepatitis B is a serious disease that can result in long-term health problems, and even death.

Hepatitis C
Due to the fact that there is no vaccine yet available to immunize against this virus, we strongly believe that early detection and treatment are vital. We have a long history in developing new treatments for this difficult to treat disease and are internationally recognized for our efforts. New protocols for the treatment of Hepatitis C are continually being generated and offered only to Liver Program patients.

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is a term used to describe the accumulation of fat in the liver of people who drink little or no alcohol. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is common and, for most people, causes no signs and symptoms and no complications. But in some people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the fat that accumulates can cause inflammation and scarring in the liver. This more serious form of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is sometimes called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). At its most severe, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease can progress to liver failure.

Cirrhosis
This condition - permanent scarring of the liver -- often represents the end stage of many liver diseases including alcohol, autoimmune hepatitis, hepatitis C, and chronic cholestatic disorders. Cirrhosis results in:
o Jaundice (yellow eyes)
o Gastrointestinal (internal) bleeding
o Encephalopathy (inability to think clearly)
o Edema (swelling and fluid retention)
o Infection

Our Team
Our physicians help patients to make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. We have a remarkable long-term survival record and an exceptional system for post-transplant follow-up care.
Our Locations

Outpatient Care Center
1801 West Taylor
Suite 1-B
Chicago, IL 60612

To request an appointment, please call 866.600.CARE