The American Liver Foundation estimates that up to 100 million Americans have liver disease. While some 4.5 million people have been diagnosed with a form of liver disease, the foundation believes that another 80 million to 100 million U.S. adults have fatty liver disease. Recent studies show that both alcoholic-related and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are on the rise, making dedicated care for patients with liver disease more important than ever.
The Liver Center at GastroIntestinal Specialists is the only one of its kind in northern Louisiana, offering patients specialized liver disease care. The Liver Center is headed by Dr. David Dies and Dr. Humberto Aguilar who are both nationally recognized, fellowship-trained and board-certified liver specialists.
David F. Dies, MD
Dr. David Dies is board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology and hepatology. He has practiced in the Shreveport area since 1994. He is a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and serves on the Board of Directors, in addition to his role as co-director of the Liver Center. He is also the medical director of Liver Transplantation at the Willis-Knighton Regional Liver Transplant Program.
Humberto I. Aguilar, MD
Dr. Humberto Aguilar is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist who began practicing in the Shreveport area in 2001. He is a partner with GastroIntestinal Specialists and co-director of the Liver Center. Dr. Aguilar also serves on the Board of Directors. He is the Principal Investigator and Medical Director of the Louisiana Research Center.
As specialists in their field, our physicians treat the complete range of liver diseases from the most common like fatty liver disease to rare genetic diseases. The Liver Center team of specialists and diagnosticians is experienced in the treatment of all diseases of the liver, including:
- Alcoholic Liver Disease
- Alpha A Antitrypsin Deficiency
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Liver Disease
- Cirrhosis of the Liver
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B and C
- Liver Failure
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Metabolic Liver Disease
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
If you have symptoms or are newly diagnosed with liver disease, then diagnosis and treatment are paramount. Untreated liver disease can lead to liver failure and cancer. For more information about the Liver Center, please contact us at (318) 631-9121.
The team at GastroIntestinal Specialists, A.M.C. treats multiple conditions and diseases of the GI tract. Our board-certified physicians have more than 150 years of combined experience in providing quality care you can trust. To schedule an appointment, call (318) 631-9121 or visit gis.md/appointment-request.