Best Liver Specialist (Hepatologist) in Dhaka & Bangladesh

About liver specialists in Bangladesh

A hepatologist is a liver specialist. Hepatitis B, fatty liver and cirrhosis are common in Bangladesh, and many people with liver disease have no symptoms until it is advanced, so tests are often the first sign.

Hepatologists in Bangladesh usually hold an MD (Hepatology). Hepatitis B can be prevented with a vaccine, and fatty liver often improves with weight loss, exercise and good diabetes control.

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Liver specialists by district

HealthCareBD lists 26 liver specialists in 6 districts of Bangladesh. Dhaka has the most (18), followed by Khulna (3) and Mymensingh (2). Choose your district to see liver specialists with chambers near you, their degrees and visiting hours.

What does a liver specialist treat?

• Hepatitis B and hepatitis C
• Fatty liver (NAFLD)
• Cirrhosis and its complications
• Jaundice
• Liver abscess
• Liver cancer (with oncologists)

When should you see a liver specialist?

• Positive HBsAg or anti-HCV test
• Raised liver enzymes (SGPT/ALT) on a blood test
• Fatty liver reported on ultrasound
• Yellow eyes, dark urine or a swollen abdomen

Common tests a liver specialist may order

• Liver function tests
• HBsAg, HBV DNA and anti-HCV
• Ultrasound of the liver
• FibroScan
• Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP)

Bring previous reports to your appointment. Recent tests done at another reputable centre are often accepted, which can save you time and money.

How to choose the right liver specialist

Qualifications: Liver specialists in Bangladesh usually hold MD (Hepatology), FCPS (Medicine) with hepatology training. Each doctor's degrees are shown on their profile above.

Registration: every MBBS and BDS doctor must be registered with the Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC). You can check a doctor's registration number on the BMDC website.

Hospital and chamber: a liver specialist attached to a medical college or large hospital has easy access to tests and admission if you need them. For regular follow-up, a chamber close to home with convenient visiting hours often matters just as much.

Experience with your problem: many specialists have a special interest within their field. Read the designation and degrees on each profile, and ask at the first visit how often the doctor treats your condition.

Hospitals and centres with several liver specialists

• Mymensingh Medical College Hospital — 2 liver specialists
• Samorita Hospital Ltd. — 2 liver specialists
• Trishna Clinic & Diagnostic Center — 2 liver specialists

Getting an appointment

Most liver specialists in Bangladesh see patients by serial at their chamber. Each profile on HealthCareBD shows the chamber name, address and visiting days and hours; doctors who have verified their profile also show their serial number and a WhatsApp booking button. Serials for popular specialists often fill up a day or more in advance, so book early, arrive a little before your time, and bring your previous prescriptions, test reports and the medicines you are currently taking.

Frequently asked questions