Advanced Liver Program
The Advanced Liver Program is staffed by nationally and internationally renowned hepatologists who work hard to develop novel treatments for more than 100 diseases known to affect the liver. Such a range of conditions requires an equally diverse group of specialists. Our specialists are equipped with experience, knowledge and clinical skills needed to ensure treatment success and advance treatment practices. Some of the most relevant conditions treated by the program include:
- Adult live donor right-lobe liver transplant
- Cholestatic liver diseases
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
- Portal hypertension
- Viral hepatitis
Liver Transplant
Our physicians at the Hume-Lee Transplant Center are pioneers in both the treatment of liver diseases and liver transplantation. Their dedication to offering transplantation and other treatment options for those with End Stage Liver Disease is paramount to the successes at VCU Medical Center.
Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health

Be part of our revolution
The Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health is revolutionary by design. By connecting research, education and care, we uncover life-changing breakthroughs and help them reach patients sooner. Our integrated infrastructure makes it possible. Our unmatched experts in liver and metabolic health make it happen. Founded by a $104 million gift by R. Todd Stravitz, M.D., a hepatologist in VCU’s Department of Internal Medicine and former medical director of liver transplant at VCU Medical Center, the Institute is creating unequaled capacity for research and innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you or your physician can make an appointment by calling this toll-free number: 833-828-5487. Please be sure to use the area code 833.
The institute is where our patients are. Our physicians see patients at multiple VCU Health clinics. Soon, we will open an outpatient clinic in the Adult Outpatient Pavilion. We recently opened a state-of-the-art liver comprehensive care unit in the hospital for inpatient care.
The gift allows us to expand patient care, invest in new research, clinical trials and help us train more scientists and medical students in the field of liver disease. If you would like to make a donation and join the institute’s revolution in patient care, visit this site for information.
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