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Biography: Interests Renal and pancreas transplant Acute kidney injury in native kidney and renal transplant Critical care nephrology Chronic renal allograft dysfunction

Biography: Tushar C. Patel, M.B., Ch.B., is a physician, scientist, educator and administrator. He has a specialty interest in diseases affecting the liver, with expertise in liver cancers and in transplant hepatology. As dean for research, Dr. Patel oversees all research programs and activities at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. Areas of clinical expertise include: Liver cancers, such as hepatocellular cancer and bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) Biliary tract diseases, such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cholangitis Diseases of the liver, such as viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease and cirrhosis Providing team-based care in the Liver Transplant Program to patients with end-stage liver disease Promoting patients' understanding of their diseases and empowering them to become partners in managing their health In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Patel is active in research, education and administration. He has authored expert content and publishes high-impact publications in many different areas related to liver cancers and liver diseases. He serves as a mentor to students, staff and physicians. Interests Clinical and transplant hepatology Liver and biliary cancers

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Biography: Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in Jacksonville, FL. He is 56 years old. Dr. Michael Edwards, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic In Florida.

Biography: Maria L. Yataco, M.D., studies the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, as well as complications and patient outcomes after liver transplantation. Her ongoing research projects include treatment options for nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, cardiopulmonary complications of liver disease and quality improvement projects to reduce hospital readmissions. Focus areas Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Dr. Yataco is investigating the use of obeticholic acid for the treatment of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis. Cardiac and pulmonary complications of liver disease. Dr. Yataco is studying the impact of cardiac and pulmonary complications in liver transplant outcomes. Dr. Yataco has a special interest in cirrhotic cardiomyopathy. Hospital readmission in patients with liver disease. Collaborating with colleagues from the liver transplant team, Dr. Yataco is evaluating strategies to decrease hospital readmissions in patients with liver disease before and after liver transplantation. Significance to patient care Dr. Yataco works toward better strategies for the diagnosis and management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease as well as identifying best practice in the care of patients with chronic liver disease.