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Liver Institute of Virginia
As little as 20 years ago, liver symptoms were difficult to diagnose and effective treatments were few. Today, many liver disorders can be treated and some can even be cured. Various liver medications and other treatments can prevent liver disease from progressing to cirrhosis, prevent liver failure and prevent the need for liver transplantation. They can also result in greater control of disease, higher cure rates, and fewer side effects. Treating liver disease has been shown to significantly improve the quality of life for patients and reduce mortality.
Dr. Mitchell Shiffman, our liver specialist and expert on the treatment and care of liver diseases in Virginia and his medical team have an extraordinary reputation for helping patients living with Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, fatty liver disease, liver cancer and primary biliary liver cirrhosis, as well as other diseases of the liver. In addition to these treatments, Dr. Shiffman and his team offer additional liver health services including:
- Hepatitis vaccinations
- Pre-transplantation care and coordination
- Management of chronic liver disease and liver disease symptoms
A leader in the care of patients with liver disease, Mitchell Shiffman, MD and his staff have developed long-standing relationships with pharmaceutical companies and have significant experience in conducting clinical trials to their patients’ benefit. At Liver Institute of Virginia, clinical research positively influences outcomes by providing their patients with potentially highly effective medications that would not be available by prescription for several additional years.
Dr. Shiffman is a nationally and internationally known presenter to peer audiences on liver medicine topics, including treatment protocols, chronic liver disease management, and pre-transplantation care. Patient education is an equal priority: look for seminars, screenings and The Liver Institute of Virginia's participation in Bon Secours health events. The Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLDF) has designated Dr. Shiffman's Liver Institute of Virginia as a Center of Exellence in Liver Disease.
The Liver Institute of Virginia, a part of the Bon Secours Health System of Virginia, opened for patient care in April 2010. Dr. Mitchell Shiffman and his associates are now providing medical care for patients with all forms of acute and chronic liver disease. This includes treatment for all forms of chronic viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis and its complications, and hepatocellular carcinoma. They also provide care before and following liver transplantation eliminating the need for patients to travel long distances for care at various liver transplant centers.
The mission of the Liver Institute of Virginia is to offer the best and most comprehensive care for patients with liver disease. Our goal is to educate patients about liver disease and liver disease symptoms that are affecting their health. We offer patients the newest and most effective treatments for liver disease by participating in clinical trials.
Our Locations
The Liver Institute of Virginia has two offices. Our Hampton Roads office is located at Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Newport News and our Richmond office is located in St. Mary's Hospital.
Hampton Roads, Virginia
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Medical Pavilion
12720 McManus Blvd. Suite 313
Newport News, VA 23602
phone: (757) 947-3190
fax: (757) 947-3195
office hours: 8:00-4:30 Tuesday, Wednesday, some Fridays
Richmond, Virginia
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Medical Office Building North
5855 Bremo Road, Suite 509
Richmond, VA 23226
phone: (804) 977-8920
fax: (804) 282-2918
office hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday, Thursday, some Fridays
