Gastroenterologist or a Hepologist? -

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Hi

A Gastroenterologist deals with the whole digestive system.

A Hepatologist deals with the liver primarily.

So a Hep-doc is more likely somewhat better educated about HCV than a Gastro-doc.

A Hep-doc would also possibly be more aware of things like liver cancer [HCC].

BUT

There are more Gastro-docs, especially in smaller citys.

And Gastro-docs are pretty well educated too.

I use a Gastro-doc, as the nearest Hep-doc to me is 100+ miles away.

She handles a lot of HCV cases, and seems to know her stuff about HCV.

[ I imagine so do most Gastro-docs.]

Im pretty satisfied with my Gastro-doc.

She answers my questions fully, and works with me.

If I lived in a place where I had a choice tho, I would be tempted to try the Hep-doc over the Gastro-docs first.

Possibly, most Heppers see a Gastro-doc....but Im guessing.

love

don in ks

From: nelson958 <spudhead88@...>Subject: [ ] Do most use a Gastroenterologist or a Hepologist? Date: Monday, October 4, 2010, 7:44 PM

Just wonder what most people think would be the better one to rely on for care of this disease.Thanks for sharing.------------------------------------