In 1985, Barnes-Jewish Hospital became the 16th hospital in the world with a dedicated liver transplant program and the first in Missouri to perform a successful liver transplant. Since then, the hospital has continued to be a world leader in liver transplantation and the management of end stage liver and hepatabiliary diseases including hepatacellular cancer and cholangiocarcinoma.
With some of the best survival rates, Washington University transplant specialists have performed more than 1,200 adult liver transplants since the program's inception. The gastroenterology program ranks among the top programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Liver Transplant Specialists
A specialized team of liver transplant specialists, surgeons, hepatologists, nurses and more focus only on patients undergoing liver transplantation. Together, they bring their expertise, knowledge and understanding to each patient in our program.
Board Certified Specialties:
Transplant Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery
Dr. Chapman specializes in liver transplantation in adults and children (living donor, living adult donor and adult-to-adult donor), hepatobiliary surgery and liver surgery. Recognized as a "Best Doctor in America" in the August 2010 issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Board Certified Specialties:
Gastroenterology, Hepatology/Liver, Transplantation-Medical
Dr. Crippin specializes in liver transplant, liver disease, hepatitis and cirrhosis. Recognized as a "Best Doctor in America" in the August 2010 issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Board Certified Specialties:
Transplant Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. Doyle specializes her practice in liver transplantation, living donor transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, gallbladder surgery and pancreatic surgery.
Board Certified Specialties:
Gastroenterology, Hepatology/Liver, Transplantation-Medical
Dr. Korenblat specializes in gastroenterology and liver diseases. Recognized as a "Best Doctor in America" in the 2010 issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Mauricio Lisker-Melman, MD
Board Certified Specialties:
Gastroenterology, Hepatology/Liver, Transplantation-Medical
Dr. Lisker-Melman specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology. You must have a referral from your primary care physician when you make your appointment with Dr. Lisker-Melman. Recognized as a "Best Doctor in America" in the 2010 issue of St. Louis Magazine.
Board Certified Specialties:
Transplant Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery
Dr. Lowell specializes in liver, kidney and small bowel transplants in children and adults.
Board Certified Specialties:
Transplant Surgery, General Surgery
Dr. Shenoy primarily restricts his practice to liver surgery and transplants, kidney and small bowel transplants and vascular access surgeries.