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Tarek Hassanein, MD
Hepatologist
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About Tarek Hassanein, MD
Tarek Hassanein, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist who specializes in liver disease. He is focused on the management of viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and care of patients before and after liver transplantation.
Dr. Hassanein earned his medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University in Detroit. He completed a research and clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh. He is board certified in transplant hepatology, gastroenterology and internal medicine.
He is fellow of the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Gastroenterological Association.
UC San Diego Health Links
For more information, see Center for Transplantation.
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans AcceptedMedical Degree
- Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
Residency
- Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI
Fellowship
- University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA
Gender
- Male
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- Transplant Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
Insurance Information
UC San Diego Health accepts most major health insurance plans, but you should verify that your plan covers this provider and all services and locations. The information in the link below does not apply to affiliate providers, who are not employed by UC San Diego Health.
Health Insurance Plans Accepted