Dr. Rafael C Botero M.D.
Hepatologist | Hepatology
6410 Fannin St 370 Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Rafael Botero is a hepatologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Botero 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
Universidad De Antioquia MD
Universidad de Antioquia Facultad de Medicina 1974
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Should patients with chronic hepatitis C infection be transplanted?
- Is hepatitis B immunoglobulin prophylaxis needed for liver transplantation in the era of new antivirals?
- Significance of overexpression of alpha methylacyl-coenzyme A racemase in hepatocellular carcinoma.
- Chronic cholestasis, paucity of bile ducts, red cell aplasia, and the Stevens-Johnson syndrome. An ampicillin-associated case.
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