Hepatitis C Specialist for Treating Hepatitis C

Get the expert care you need to manage Hepatitis C with Triboroughgi Gastroenterologist

Hepatitis C is a serious condition that can lead to liver damage if left untreated. At Triboroughgi Gastroenterologist, we specialize in providing effective Hepatitis C treatment with personalized care and advanced technology.

Our team of experienced gastroenterologists will work with you to develop a customized treatment plan that fits your individual needs and provides lasting relief. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, you can trust us to provide the highest quality of care for your Hepatitis C.

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Hepatitis C Specialist: Discover the Benefits of Their Treatments

• Personalized treatment plans tailored to your specific needs.
• Expert care from a team of experienced gastroenterologists.
• Advanced technology for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
• Improved liver function and quality of life.

What type of doctor treats hepatitis?

Hepatitis can be treated by different types of doctors, depending on the type and severity of the disease. Gastroenterologists, hepatologists, and infectious disease specialists are the types of doctors who typically treat hepatitis.

If you’re looking for a trusted and reliable hepatitis C specialist in New York, then you’ve come to the right place. At Triborough GI, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality of care possible. We are located in Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

We serve the surrounding communities. We are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.

Igor Grosman, DO, FASG

Gastroenterologist & Obesity Medicine Specialist

Igor Grosman, DO, FASG, is board certified in both gastroenterology and obesity medicine, serving patients at Triborough GI in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, New York.

Alexander Brun, MD

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Alexander Brun, MD, is a board-certified specialist in internal medicine and gastroenterology. He serves the communities of Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx, New York, at Triborough GI.

Prateek Chapalamadugu, MD

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

Prateek Chapalamadugu, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist at Triborough GI serving the communities of Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, New York.

Nancy Chen, MD

Gastroenterologist, Obesity Medicine & Hepatologist

Nancy Chen, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist at Triborough GI, a gastroenterology clinic with locations in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Staten Island, New York.

Ilona Rabinovich

ANCC Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Ilona Rabinovich is a ANCC board certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). She is dedicated and compassionate with a strong commitment to providing comprehensive healthcare to all.

Konstantin Peysin, DO

Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist

A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Konstantin Peysin currently practicing at Triborough GI, located in Brooklyn, Bronx, and Staten Island, NY

Where are we located?

If you’re looking for a trusted and reliable hepatitis C specialist in New York, then you’ve come to the right place. At triborough GI, we are dedicated to providing our patients with the highest quality of care possible. We are located in Bronx, Brooklyn and State Island. We serve the surrounding communities. We are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule an appointment.

Important information about Hepatitis C

Our doctor Dr. Alexander Brun tells you about this disease, let’s listen to him:

What is Hepatitis C?

A Hepatitis C infection is caused by the Hepatitis C virus, which targets the liver and causes inflammation and irritation that can eventually lead to permanent liver damage. Complications related to Hepatitis C include scarring or cirrhosis of the liver, which can eventually cause liver failure. Rarely, Hepatitis C may lead to liver cancer.

How would I get Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the United States and infects an estimated 170 million people worldwide¹.

Hepatitis C is passed through the blood of an infected individual. Your risks for contracting the virus increase if you:

• Have a history of injecting or inhaling illicit drugs
• Are exposed to infected blood or experience an accidental stick from an infected needle as a health care worker
• Have HIV
• Have received a piercing or tattoo in an unsterile environment
• Received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992
• Received hemodialysis treatments for an extended time
• Were born to a woman with a Hepatitis C infection

You’re also at higher risk for Hepatitis C infection if you were born between 1945 and 1965, which is the age group with the highest incidence of Hepatitis C infection. Persons in this range are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C than those in other age groups.

What are the symptoms of Hepatitis C infection?

You may have Hepatitis C for decades before you begin to experience symptoms that are related to liver failure, which may include:

• Itchy skin
• Nausea, fatigue, and general loss of appetite
• Fever that’s often low-grade but persistent
• Pain in the muscles or joints that’s not explained by exercise or other issues
• Abdominal pain
• Jaundice, which causes yellowing of the skin and whites of your eyes
• Dark-colored urine
• Easy bruising
• Unexplained weight loss
• Confusion, drowsiness, and slurred speech associated with cirrhosis

How is Hepatitis C treated?

Genotype and serum viral load are useful predictors of response to treatment. The combination of pegylated interferon and ribavirin can eradicate the virus in more than 50% of patients. These antiviral treatments reduce liver fibrosis progression and can reverse cirrhosis. Unfortunately, even in developed countries, death due to hepatitis C is increasing because of inadequate detection and treatment².

Hepatitis C is treated with antiviral medications. Traditionally, it took 12 months or longer to clear the virus with these drugs. More recently, oral medications have been introduced that may require treatment for only 2-6 months, but they must be taken daily.

When caught early, Hepatitis C can is curable and serious liver damage is preventable. although several studies have shown that patients with chronic hepatitis C have a reduced quality of life. Reduction in quality of life is not associated with how the infection is acquired or with the severity of the liver disease. Although a history of intravenous drug use is independently associated with reduced quality of life, patients without a history of drug use still show a reduction in quality of life. Quality of life for patients with chronic hepatitis C appears to be worse than for patients with hypertension and comparable to that for patients with type II diabetes³.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Triborough GI has the top NYC gastroenterologists in Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Bronx. Our doctors provide only the most specialized and extensive care. Highly reputable and top rated in NYC, our gastroenterologists will thoroughly examine, diagnose and help treat your Hepatitis C.

Schedule an appointment at (718) 332-0600 today with one of our Triborough GI doctors at our Brooklyn, Staten Island or Bronx locations for any questions or concerns you have regarding Hepatitis C treatment.

References

1. Afdhal, N. H. (2004, May). The natural history of hepatitis C. In Seminars in liver disease (Vol. 24, No. S 2, pp. 3-8). Copyright© 2004 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA…
2. Poynard, T., Yuen, M. F., Ratzin, V., & Lai, C. L. (2003). Viral hepatitis C. The Lancet, 362(9401), 2095-2100.
3. Dieperink, E., Willenbring, M., & Ho, S. B. (2000). Neuropsychiatric symptoms associated with hepatitis C and interferon alpha: a review. American Journal of Psychiatry, 157(6), 867-876.