Definition
Hepatologists are physicians who specialize in the care of people with liver disease.
 
 

Referrals
We are specialists and therefore do require a written referral from your primary care provider. Please call your primary care provider and ask for a written referral for services in hepatology at the University of Washington. We are unable to accept self-referrals. Due to the large number of people referred, our current waiting time for a clinic appointment is 4 months.
 
 

Important Telephone Numbers

• New patients only: 206-598-4886
  
• Return/follow-up patient appointments: 206-598-4615
  
• Hepatitis Information Line: 206-221-4655

 

Other Resources
The following information is a current brief summary of available resources regarding hepatitis C virus. There are several links to other sites included in the web sites.
 

• Hepatology Website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwhep/
• UW Gastroenterology Website: http://www.uwgi.washington.edu/
• American Liver Foundation: 1-800-223-0179
• Hepatitis Hotline: 1-888-4-HEP-ABC or 1-888-443-7222

 

If you would like a UW Physician
We are unable to provide primary care services, such as immunizations, routine check-ups, medication refills, etc. Please call your primary care provider for these needs. If you do not have a primary care provider, and would like one within the university system, please call: 1-888-4-UW-DOCS or 1-888-489-3627.