Liver disease can happen to anyone. Lahey Clinic provides advanced treatments to help you live longer and feel better. In some cases, you may completely recover.
You get personalized care and expertise from our specialists. Our team approach to treat liver disease can help you achieve healing, recovery and the chance to live a full life.
At Lahey, we manage the full range of liver disease. We are experts in hepatology, a specialty focused on the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and pancreas. This specialty is also called hepatobiliary-pancreatic care.
For some liver conditions, you may not feel liver disease symptoms until your illness is serious. Other conditions can lead to complete liver failure, which is life-threatening.
We treat dozens of liver conditions, including:
Your care team will use one or more tests to make a diagnosis. Options include:
If you are at high risk for liver cancer, Lahey provides specialized screenings. You may be at risk if you:
Your treatment options depend on your diagnosis. The liver experts at Lahey provide the best care plan for you.
We treat common and complex liver disease. Your care may include:
We also offer supportive care, such as:
When your liver is failing, your doctor may recommend a liver transplant.
Your transplant team provides top quality care from experts who specialize in liver transplantation. The team includes:
You can trust Lahey with your transplant procedure. We perform more liver transplants than any other healthcare center in New England.
At Lahey, you get care from a team with a deep understanding of how to treat transplant patients. We were the first medical center in New England to perform a:
Today, our live adult donor liver transplant program is the largest in the United States.
If your liver condition is severe, the Lahey Liver Decompensation Clinic can help. Your doctor can refer you to the clinic, which is located in the Division of Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Diseases, by calling 781-744-2500 or faxing 833-461-0694. Providers can also visit the Specialty Referral Page for additional referral information.
When referred to the clinic, you receive:
Your care team is available to answer your questions at any time.
You may benefit from clinic care if you are experiencing liver failure and:
Your doctor may refer you to the Decompensation Clinic if you have:
Your clinic treatment options include:
As a Lahey patient, your care doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. We walk at your side during your recovery. Your care team helps you plan for a safe return home. You can expect:
If you received a liver transplant, we help you:
Experts in our Division of Transplant and Hepatobiliary Diseases specialize in the care of people with kidney, liver, bile duct and gallbladder disorders, and they also offer extensive research, education and training opportunities.
