Heather Mary Patton MD AGAF, FAASLD (She/Her)
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
Chief, GI Section, VA San Diego Healthcare System
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200 W Arbor Dr# MC8413San Diego, CA 92103
Phone+1 619-543-7544
Fax+1 619-543-7537
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Education & Training
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2004 - 2006
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Internal Medicine, 1998 - 2001
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1998
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2001 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2015
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2013
Clinical Trials
- A Study of Siliphos in Adults With Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
- Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD (Extracorporeal Liver Assist System) in Subjects With Alcohol-Induced Liver Failure Start of enrollment: 2013 Feb 01
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 5 citationsSemaglutide therapy for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: November 2025 updates to AASLD Practice Guidance.Meena B Bansal, Heather Patton, Timothy R Morgan, Rotonya M Carr, Jonathan A Dranoff
Hepatology. 2026-05-01 - Rates and Factors Associated With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis, Stage, Treatment, and Survival.George N Ioannou, Vera Yakovchenko, Tamar Taddei, Alexander Monto, Heather Patton
Gastro Hep Advances. 2026-01-01 - Identifying and Treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease Among At-Risk Veterans.Sebastian Niezen, Timothy R Morgan, Dawn Scott, Vera Yakovchenko, Heather Patton
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2025-11-01
Grant Support
- Clinical Trial: Phase II Trial Of Idb 1016 In Adult Diabetic Patients With NASHNational Center For Research Resources2008–2010
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