Dr. Karen Louise Krok MD
Hepatologist | Hepatology
3400 Civic Center Boulevard Suite 4-370s Philadelphia PA, 19104About
Dr. Karen Krok is a hepatologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Krok 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
B.A. (Biology ),Franklin And Marshall College, MD 1997
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Noninvasive markers of fibrosis for longitudinal assessment of fibrosis in chronic liver disease: are they ready for prime time?
- Perioperative and postoperative use of immunosuppressive agents in liver transplantation.
- Noninvasive markers of fibrosis for longitudinal assessment of fibrosis in chronic liver disease: are they ready for prime time?
- Fellow abroad: part II.
- Management of autoimmune and cholestatic liver disorders.
- Insulin resistance and microalbuminuria are associated with microvascular disease
- Endoscopic management of biliary complications after liver transplantation.
- Hepatic hydrothorax.
- Esophageal capsule endoscopy is not the optimal technique to determine the need for primary prophylaxis in patients with cirrhosis.
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