Dr. Alvin Y Au MD FACG
Hepatologist | Hepatology
1360 Bailey Dr Hanford CA, 93230Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Alvin Au is a hepatologist practicing in Hanford, CA. Dr. Au specializes in the study of body parts such as the liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas. Hepatologists manage disorders in these areas and are specifically known for treating viral hepatitis. Patients who have received liver transplants also follow up with hepatologists after their procedure.
Education and Training
Univ of Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1983
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Avocado soybean unsaponifiables (ASU) suppress TNF-alpha, IL-1beta, COX-2, iNOS gene expression, and prostaglandin E2 and nitric oxide production in articular chondrocytes and monocyte/macrophages.
- Inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 expression and prostaglandin E2 production in chondrocytes by avocado soybean unsaponifiables and epigallocatechin gallate.
- Silybin inhibits interleukin-1beta-induced production of pro-inflammatory
- Hepatoprotective effects of S-adenosylmethionine and silybin on canine hepatocytes in vitro.
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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ADVENTIST MEDICAL CENTERl
115 MALL DRIVE HANFORD CA 93230