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UCLA Asian Liver Program

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UCLA Asian Liver Program

Asian Liver Disease

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Types of Liver Disease

Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus is the main cause of liver disease in Asians. In the United States, chronic hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer, and is the second leading cause for liver transplantation. Read more about hepatitis B >

Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an inflammation (damage and swelling) of the liver which is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Read more about hepatitic C >

Liver Cancer / Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma is a cancer that arises from within the liver. Read more about liver cancer >

Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver caused by prolonged exposure to viruses, toxins or less commonly by autoimmune inherited metobolic diseas of the liver. Read more about cirrhosis >

Facts about Asian Liver Disease

  • Diseases related to hepatitis B and C are the leading killer among Asians.
  • One out of every ten Asian Americans are already infected with the Hepatitis B virus.
  • Asian Americans have the highest rate of liver cancer of any ethnic group.
  • As many an 1 out of every 10 Asian Americans has chronic Hepatitis B
Learn more about Asian Liver Disease >

Our Program

The UCLA Asian Liver Program is the only program of its kind in Southern California home to the fastest-growing population of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. UCLA Asian Liver Program physicians treat all forms of hepatitis and other diseases of the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Learn more about our program and services > 

Our Specialists

With experts in hepatology, surgery and diagnostic and interventional radiology, UCLA Asian Liver Program provides the full range of diagnostic, medical and surgical care. Meet our expert team >


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UCLA Asian Liver Program
Peter Morton Medical Building
200 UCLA Medical Plaza, Suite 214
Los Angeles, CA 90095 
(310) 825-1412 phone
(310) 267-0555 fax
[email protected]

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