Fatty Liver & Weight Assessment Clinic
At the Pediatric Fatty Liver and Weight Assessment Clinic, our team cares for children and teens who have trouble maintaining a healthy weight. Our doctors and dietitians are experts in childhood obesity as well as in the full range of pediatric conditions in which weight can be a key factor, such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, or MASLD (formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD).
Looking at both patients and their families, we evaluate behavior and biochemistry, paying close attention to the links between the two, especially as they apply to energy balance (calories burned compared with calories consumed). Our goal is to help patients manage their weight by learning healthy eating and exercise habits. We also consider drug and surgical therapies, if appropriate.
Our locations offer specialized care for MASLD. This condition, characterized by a buildup of fat deposits that can inflame and damage the liver, is the leading cause of chronic liver disease among children and teens in the United States, and obesity is a major risk factor. While not all overweight kids develop the condition, maintaining a healthy weight and adopting an active lifestyle are vital to liver health.
We know that lifestyle changes can be hard for both children and families, and our team is committed to providing the support and resources necessary to smooth the way.
Our locations (3)
Our team
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Kate Cheng
MD
Gastroenterologist and liver specialist -
Ayca Erkin-Cakmak
MD, MPH
Pediatric endocrinologist -
Alicia Henson
RD, MS
Dietitian -
Susan Hilk
PNP, MSN
Pediatric nurse practitioner -
Liz McMillan
RD
Dietitian -
Prita Mohanty
MD
Pediatic gastroenterologist and hepatologist -
Megan Murphy
RD
Dietitian -
Namrata Patel-Sanchez
MD
Pediatric gastroenterologist -
Emily R. Perito
MD, MAS
Gastroenterologist and liver and pancreas specialist -
Sue Rhee
MD
Gastroenterologist and liver specialist -
Cressy Potter
RD, MS
Dietitian -
Patrika M. Tsai
MD, MPH
Pediatric gastroenterologist -
Carmen Tse
RD, CNSC, MS
Dietitian
Awards & recognition
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Ranked among the nation's best in 11 specialties
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One of the nation's best for gastroenterology & GI surgery
Plan your visit
What to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your child's condition
- List of medications, including dosages, plus any your child is allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
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