Liver Disease & Transplant Hepatology at University Hospital

At University Hospital, we provide expert, compassionate care for patients living with liver disease and those who need liver transplantation. Our team of specialists has decades of experience treating all types of liver conditions including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

We understand that managing liver disease can be overwhelming. That’s why our doctors, nurses, and support staff work closely with you and your family every step of the way from diagnosis through treatment, transplant, and long-term care.

Our nationally recognized Liver Transplant Program is known for outstanding success and patient survival rates. We’re proud to offer access to advanced treatments, clinical research, and new therapies, giving our patients more options for better health.

As the teaching hospital for Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, we are also shaping the next generation of liver specialists while serving our community with care that’s personal, accessible, and innovative.

To make an appointment, please call  973-972-2500

Our Staff

Marc Klapholz, MD, FACC, FCSAI, Chief of Service

Paul J Gaglio, MD, FACP, AGAF, FAASLD,  Division Medical Director 

Kaveh Hajifathalian, MD
Vivek Lingiah, MD, Assistant Professor 
Mumtaz Niazi, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Director of Outpatient Hepatology Services
Ana Lucia Romero, MD, Assistant Professor
Zaid Tafesh, MD, MSc, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Associate Director of Hepatology Fellowship 
Weizheng William Wang, MD

Other Contacts:

Julia Torres, Administrative Coordinator,  jmt303@njms.rutgers.edu