
What is Hepatology?
“Hepat” stands for Liver. Hepat- comes from the Greek hêpar, meaning “liver.”It is often used in medical terms. So a doctor who treats diseases that deals with liver, gallbladder, pancreas and bile duct is known as hepatologist. Hepatology is a field that has emerged from gastroenterology. While some gastroenterology departments still house hepatology, the more liver-focused hepatology