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Michael Volk, MD, Gastroenterology, Temple, TX, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

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Gastroenterology • Temple, TX

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Chair of Medicine, Baylor Scott and White

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Summary

  • Michael L Volk, MD, MSc, FAASLD, is Chair of Medicine at Baylor Scott and White, Central Texas Region. Previously he was Chief of Gastroenterology/Hepatology and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at Loma Linda University Health in California. He received his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville and fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. Dr Volk specializes in improving medical decision-making and healthcare delivery for patients with chronic liver disease. As a researcher, he has published more than 150 papers and received multiple research grants, and as a clinician, he was frequently voted one of the Best Doctors in Hepatology.

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan Health System
    University of Michigan Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2001 - 2004
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 2015 - 2023
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2006 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2001 - 2004
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Transplant Hepatology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Q&A: Rifaximin plus or Minus Lactulose Reduces ED Visits for Hepatic Encephalopathy
    Q&A: Rifaximin plus or Minus Lactulose Reduces ED Visits for Hepatic EncephalopathyNovember 18th, 2021
  • OmniLife and Loma Linda University Transplant Institute Solidify Research Partnership to Drive Innovation
    OmniLife and Loma Linda University Transplant Institute Solidify Research Partnership to Drive InnovationSeptember 14th, 2021
  • 1,000 Liver Transplants Have Improved Patients’ and Their Families’ Lives
    1,000 Liver Transplants Have Improved Patients’ and Their Families’ LivesJune 3rd, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Decision Making About Organ Quality In Liver TransplantationNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2010–2012

Committees

  • Member, Practice Guidelines Committee, American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2016 - Present

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Michael Volk, Dr. Michael Volk, MD, Dr. M Volk, Dr. Michael Lucas Volk