Saul Karpen, PhD, MD, FAASLD
Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
5.0(1 review)
Conditions Treated
- Pancreas Inflammation (Pancreatitis)
- Bile Duct Blockage
- Bile Duct Stones
- Gallstones
- Fluid In Stomach (Ascites)
- Liver Failure
- Liver Transplant Recipient
- Liver Inflammation (Hepatitis)
- Liver Cancer
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Diseases
- Liver Transplant Complications (e.g. Rejection)
- Need For Liver Transplant
- Chronic Liver Damage (Cirrhosis)
- Bile Duct/Gallbladder Diseases
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
Specialized Treatments
- Abdomen Fluid Collection (Paracentesis)
- Removal Of Stones From Biliary/Pancreatic Duct
- Iron Tests (e.g. Iron Level, Ferritin, Iron Binding Capacity)
- Liver Transplant Evaluation
- Hepatitis Tests
- Liver Tests (e.g. GGT, Bilirubin)
- Liver Function Tests (e.g. Coagulation Tests (PT, PTT))
- Liver Enzyme Levels (e.g. ALT, AST, Alkaline Phosphatase)
- Upper Endoscopy Including Bile Duct & Pancreas (ERCP)
- Stool Test (Fecal Calprotectin)
- Liver Tumor Markers (e.g. AFP)
- Placement & Removal Of Biliary/Pancreatic Duct Stent
- Antibody Levels (e.g. IgG, IgM, IgA)
- Inflammatory Markers (e.g. CRP, ESR)
- Abdomen Ultrasound
- Vitamin Levels (e.g. D, B-12)
- Liver Ultrasound
- Catheter Evaluation Of Bile Ducts
- Evaluation For Liver Scarring (Liver Elastography)
- Abdomen MRI
- Electrolyte Levels (e.g. Magnesium, Phosphorus)
- Upper Endoscopy With Ultrasound
- Thyroid Tests (e.g. TSH, Free T4)
- Liver Transplant Management
- Blood Count (CBC)