Fatty Liver Clinic
The Fatty Liver Clinic was created in 2002 by Jeffrey Schwimmer, M.D., and Joel Lavine, M.D., and was the first clinic in the United States dedicated to the care of children and adolescents with fatty liver disorders.
The Fatty Liver Clinic specializes in the diagnosis and management of pediatric forms of fatty liver. In children, fatty liver may be associated with genetic disorders, metabolic disorders, lipid disorders, diabetes and obesity.
About Fatty Liver Disease
One form is known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This has become a common cause of chronic liver disease in children. Some children have a more severe form of NAFLD, known as fatty hepatitis or steatohepatitis (NASH).
The management of fatty liver begins with a careful and complete diagnosis. This includes a comprehensive medical history, physical examination and lab testing. Imaging of the liver is commonly done. In many cases a liver biopsy is performed to determine the type of fatty liver, as well as its severity.
Contact Us
- Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
8110 Birmingham Way (Bldg. 28), 2nd Floor
San Diego, CA 92123 - Phone: 858-966-4003
Fax: 858-560-6798 - Click here for all locations.