Elliot Benjamin Tapper MD
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Associate Professor, University of Michigan
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1500 e medical center3912 taubmanAnn Arbor, MI 48109
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Education & Training
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2012 - 2013- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2012
Emory University School of MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
MI State Medical License 2016 - 2029
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Inpatient 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification OpTime Surgical 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2017
Clinical Trials
- Tackling 30-day Readmissions in Patients With Cirrhosis: The SALTYFOOD Trial Start of enrollment: 2018 Apr 24
- A Trial of Post-Discharge Transitional Care for Patients With Chronic Liver Disease Start of enrollment: 2023 Sep 01
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Lactulose for the Prevention and Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy.Lauren Kasmikha, Xi Chen, Marina Serper, Elliot B Tapper
Liver International. 2026-08-01 - A global consensus on the critical care management of acute-on-chronic liver failure patients: the APASL ACLF Beijing Position Paper.Tao Chen, Ashok Choudhury, Wei Liu, Meng Zhang, Wenhui Wu
Hepatology International. 2026-07-30 - Trajectory of Ascites Pressure and Outcomes of Patients With Cirrhosis Undergoing Paracentesis.Nikhilesh R Mazumder, Max Macgregor, John D Rice, Elliot B Tapper, Anna S Lok
Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology. 2026-07-21
Journal Articles
- Frailty, Psychoactive Medications, and Cognitive Dysfunction Are Associated with Poor Patient‐Reported Outcomes in CirrhosisElliot B Tapper, Neehar D Parikh, Anna S Lok, Hepatology
- Hepatic Encephalopathy Impacts the Predictive Value of the Fried Frailty IndexChristopher J Sonnenday, Elliot B Tapper, American Journal of Transplantation
Press Mentions
Lactulose and Tai Chi Show Promise Preventing Falls for Cirrhosis PatientsNovember 12th, 2025- Michelle Trachtenberg Received a Liver Transplant Before She Died. Here's What to Know About the SurgeryFebruary 27th, 2025
- Stretching, Meditation Cut Muscle Cramp Severity in Cirrhosis PatientsAugust 28th, 2024
Grant Support
- Improving Hepatic Encephalopathy Through a Pharmacist-Delivered Program to Optimize Encephalopathy Management (POEM): a Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation StudyINDIANA UNIVERSITY INDIANAPOLIS2026–2031
- Clinical Research in Digestive Diseases (CRDD) Training ProgramUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2003–2028
- Statin Therapy for patients with compensated CirrhosisUNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR2021–2026
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