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Maisha N Barnes MD

Maisha N. Barnes, MD

  • Transplant Hepatology | Gastroenterology
Position Transplant Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist

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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."

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    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

    Specialties
    • Transplant Hepatology (Board Certified)
    • Gastroenterology
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