Dr. Sofia Simona Jakab M.D.
Hepatologist | Hepatology
40 Temple St Yale Digestive Disea New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. Sofia Jakab is a hepatologist practicing in New Haven, CT. Dr. Jakab 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
Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu 1998
Institute of Medicine: Timisoara
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Liver Cancer
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Vascular Disease
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