Maisha N. Barnes, MD
- Transplant Hepatology | Gastroenterology
Maisha Barnes, M.D., specializes in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NASH (now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis or MASH), viral hepatitis, cholestatic and autoimmune liver diseases as well as complications of cirrhosis.
Dr. Barnes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Clinical Interests
- MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
- Viral hepatitis
- Cholestatic & autoimmune liver diseases
- Complications of cirrhosis such as:
- Portal hypertension
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hyponatremia
- Hepatopulmonary hypertension
- Hepatic hydrothorax
- Hepatorenal syndrome
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- Pre- and post-liver transplant medical management
Education
- Bachelors - University of New York, Albany
- Medical Doctorate - University of Minnesota School of Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine - University of Rochester: Strong Memorial Hospital
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Fellowship: Transplant Hepatology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Additional Training
- Hospitalist, Attending Physician- Geneva General Hospital
- Hospitalist, Attending Physician - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital - Geneva, NY
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Society of Transplantation
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Awards & Recognitions
- Texas Super Doctors - 2018-2014
- D Magazine Best Doctors - 2020-2024
- Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars - 2015-2018
Personal
In addition to her clinical pursuits, Dr. Barnes enjoys music, reading, Latin dancing, performing arts, cooking and golf.
Her medical ethos is "Each patient is the captain of their ship; my role is to safely and efficiently navigate them to their destination of a healthier and happier place."
- At A Glance
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Bio Maisha Barnes, M.D., specializes in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease or NASH (now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis or MASH), viral hepatitis, cholestatic and autoimmune liver diseases as well as complications of cirrhosis.
Dr. Barnes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
Clinical Interests
- MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
- Viral hepatitis
- Cholestatic & autoimmune liver diseases
- Complications of cirrhosis such as:
- Portal hypertension
- Hepatic encephalopathy
- Hyponatremia
- Hepatopulmonary hypertension
- Hepatic hydrothorax
- Hepatorenal syndrome
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
- Pre- and post-liver transplant medical management
Education
- Bachelors - University of New York, Albany
- Medical Doctorate - University of Minnesota School of Medicine
- Residency: Internal Medicine - University of Rochester: Strong Memorial Hospital
- Fellowship: Gastroenterology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
- Fellowship: Transplant Hepatology - University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Additional Training
- Hospitalist, Attending Physician- Geneva General Hospital
- Hospitalist, Attending Physician - Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital - Geneva, NY
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Society of Transplantation
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
Awards & Recognitions
- Texas Super Doctors - 2018-2014
- D Magazine Best Doctors - 2020-2024
- Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars - 2015-2018
Personal
In addition to her clinical pursuits, Dr. Barnes enjoys music, reading, Latin dancing, performing arts, cooking and golf.
Her medical ethos is "Each patient is the captain of their ship; my role is to safely and efficiently navigate them to their destination of a healthier and happier place."
Education Medical School: University of Minnesota School of Medicine - Twin Cities, MN
College: State University of New York at Albany - Albany, NY
Residency: Internal Medicine - Rochester, NY - University of Rochester: Strong Memorial Hospital
Fellowship: Transplant Hepatology - Minneapolis, MN - University of Minnesota
Fellowship: Gastroenterology - Minneapolis, MN - University of Minnesota
Board Certification: Transplant Hepatology
Board Certification: Gastroenterology
Board Certification: Internal Medicine
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