Liver Specialist · Dubai
Hepatologist
in Dubai
A hepatologist and gastroenterologist with a research PhD in Liver Disease, trained at the Leeds Liver Unit and published in The Lancet. Consulting at HealthBay Clinics, Al Wasl, Dubai — for patients who need a specialist who knows liver disease in depth, not just in outline.
Liver Conditions Treated
Hepatology Services in Dubai
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD/MASLD)
Comprehensive evaluation, FibroScan, lifestyle management, and pharmacological treatment for fatty liver and NASH.
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Diagnosis, immunosuppression management, and long-term monitoring of autoimmune liver conditions.
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
UDCA therapy, symptom management (pruritus, fatigue), and clinical trial access. PhD-level research expertise.
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Surveillance, ERCP management of dominant strictures, and coordination of transplant assessment.
Chronic Hepatitis B
Antiviral therapy, monitoring, and prevention of cirrhosis and liver cancer complications.
Chronic Hepatitis C
Curative direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy with 95%+ success rates.
Liver Cirrhosis
Complication management: ascites, varices, hepatic encephalopathy, HCC surveillance.
Liver Transplant Hepatology
Pre-transplant assessment and post-transplant follow-up: immunosuppression, rejection surveillance, long-term care.
Liver Cancer (HCC) Surveillance
6-monthly ultrasound and AFP monitoring in high-risk cirrhotic patients.
IgG4-Related Liver Disease
Diagnosis and steroid management of rare IgG4-related sclerosing cholangitis.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Evaluation, nutritional support, abstinence counselling, and medical management.
Drug-Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
Identification and management of medication-related liver damage.
Why Dr. Vinod Hegade
PhD-Level Liver Expertise
Several years at the Leeds Liver Unit — a high-volume transplant hepatology centre — as a Consultant Transplant Hepatologist meant managing complex liver cases daily: autoimmune conditions, decompensated cirrhosis, post-transplant complications.
A research PhD from the University of Leeds investigated liver disease biomarkers, with publications in The Lancet, Hepatology, and Therap Adv Gastroenterol on primary biliary cholangitis, PSC, and liver transplant strictures.
That combination of academic research and sustained clinical exposure to complex cases is what informs how patients are seen and managed here.
What to Expect
Your Liver Consultation
History & Assessment
Detailed review of symptoms, risk factors, medications, family history, and lifestyle.
Blood Tests & Imaging
Liver function tests, viral hepatitis markers, autoimmune panel, ultrasound, FibroScan.
Diagnosis & Staging
Evidence-based diagnosis with fibrosis staging where relevant (FibroScan/liver biopsy if needed).
Personalised Treatment Plan
Treatment, monitoring schedule, lifestyle advice, and long-term follow-up care.
FAQ
Liver Specialist in Dubai — Common Questions
What does a hepatologist treat?
A hepatologist specialises in diseases of the liver, gallbladder, biliary tract, and pancreas. Conditions include fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD), hepatitis B and C, autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), liver cirrhosis, liver cancer surveillance, and liver transplant follow-up care.
When should I see a hepatologist in Dubai?
You should see a hepatologist if you have abnormal liver function tests, jaundice, persistent fatigue, abdominal pain in the upper right, known hepatitis B or C, fatty liver on ultrasound, a family history of liver disease, or if you are a liver transplant recipient.
Does Dr. Vinod treat fatty liver (NAFLD) in Dubai?
Yes. Fatty liver disease is one of Dr. Vinod's core areas of expertise. He offers FibroScan assessment, evidence-based lifestyle management, and pharmacological treatment where appropriate at HealthBay Clinics, Dubai.
Can hepatitis C be cured in Dubai?
Yes. Modern direct-acting antiviral (DAA) medications cure hepatitis C in 95%+ of patients in as little as 8–12 weeks with minimal side effects. Dr. Vinod Hegade provides full hepatitis C evaluation and curative therapy at HealthBay Clinics.
Can liver cirrhosis be treated?
Cirrhosis cannot be fully reversed once established, but progression can be halted and complications managed. Dr. Vinod provides comprehensive cirrhosis care including HCC surveillance, management of ascites and varices, and liver transplant coordination when needed.
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HealthBay Gastroenterology & Digestive Health · Al Wasl, Dubai · Sun–Fri 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Also offering: ERCP & Biliary Endoscopy · Colonoscopy & Endoscopy · Liver Disease Treatment