Dr. Vivek Ramesh Huilgol MD
Hepatologist | Hepatology
1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans LA, 70121About
Dr. Vivek Huilgol is a hepatologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Huilgol 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.
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The Flinders Univ of So Australia, Sch of Med MD
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