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American Liver & Metabolic Center

Concierge medical practice specializing in liver health and metabolic wellness. Same-day comprehensive assessments with expert analysis.

Serving Boston, MA and surrounding areas

500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 879-8926
info@american-liver.com
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The Hepatology Partner Your Practice Can Count On

We work with you, not instead of you. Your patients receive expert liver evaluation with same-day results, and you receive detailed consultation reports with actionable recommendations - keeping you informed and in control.

Call Direct Referral Line(617) 879-8926Online Referral Form

Are you a patient? You can book your liver health assessment directly.

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Medical professionals collaborating on patient care

98% Referral Satisfaction

From referring physicians

Physician Referral Contact

Contact Us to Refer a Patient

Dedicated contact channels for referring physicians. No waiting, no transfers - direct access to our referral coordination team.

Direct Referral Line

(617) 879-8926(617) 879-8926

Mon-Fri: 8 AM - 6 PM EST

Urgent cases: Same-day response

Referral Fax

(617) 945-4501

Secure fax for patient records

Processed within 24 hours

Referral Email

referrals@american-liver.com

Secure email for referrals

Response within 24 hours

Office Location

500 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215

Prudential Center, Back Bay

Call Referral Line Now(617) 879-8926Online Referral FormEmail Referral Team
Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST |Referral Line: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM EST

Welcome, Colleague

At the American Liver & Metabolic Center, we understand the challenges you face when managing patients with complex liver conditions. We're here to be your trusted partner, providing specialized care that complements your primary care expertise.

Every referral you send us is treated with the utmost care and professionalism, with comprehensive communication back to you throughout the patient's journey.

Clinical Outcomes & Performance Data

Evidence-based results that demonstrate the value of early intervention and comprehensive care

87%
Patient Compliance
vs 23% traditional care
72%
Metabolic Improvement
within 6 months
94%
Diagnostic Accuracy
confirmed by follow-up
48hrs
Urgent Access
vs 6+ months elsewhere
Diagnostic Capabilities

Advanced Laboratory Testing

  • • Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
  • • Liver function tests (ALT, AST, ALP, Bilirubin, Albumin)
  • • Lipid profile and advanced lipid markers
  • • HbA1c, fasting glucose, insulin resistance markers
  • • Inflammatory markers (CRP, ESR)
  • • Viral hepatitis panel (HBV, HCV)
  • • Autoimmune markers (ANA, ASMA, LKM)
  • • Iron studies and genetic markers

Advanced Imaging

  • • High-resolution liver ultrasound
  • • Doppler flow studies
  • • Elastography (FibroScan) when indicated
  • • Quantitative fat assessment
Turnaround Times
Blood Work
Same Day
Results available during visit
Imaging
Real-time
Immediate interpretation
Consultation
60 min
Complete evaluation
Report to PCP
24 hrs
Detailed summary

Compare to Traditional Care:

  • • Hepatology referral: 6+ months wait
  • • Multiple appointments over 3-6 months
  • • Fragmented communication
  • • Patient often lost to follow-up

Why Choose ALMC for Your Referrals?

We provide the specialized expertise your patients need while maintaining the collaborative relationship you value.

Board-Certified Specialists

Our hepatologists and gastroenterologists bring decades of specialized experience in liver disease, NASH, cirrhosis, and metabolic disorders.

Same-Day Results

Complete blood work and imaging results available during the visit. Urgent referrals seen immediately, routine appointments within 1-2 weeks.

Comprehensive Reports

Detailed consultation reports with proprietary ALMC Liver Score (0-10 scale), evidence-based recommendations, and actionable care plans sent within 24 hours.

Advanced Diagnostics

State-of-the-art FibroScan, advanced imaging, and comprehensive metabolic assessments all under one roof.

Patient-Centered Care

Compassionate care with patient education, lifestyle counseling, and family involvement when appropriate.

Collaborative Approach

We work with you, not instead of you. Patients return to your care with clear follow-up plans and ongoing support.

Meet Your Specialist

Expert Care from a Board-Certified Specialist

Your patients receive personalized care from Dr. Taras Halan, combining academic excellence with compassionate patient-centered medicine.

Dr. Taras Halan, MD - Internal Medicine & Hepatology

Dr. Taras Halan, MD

Attending Physician

Internal Medicine & Hepatology

Internal MedicineHepatology
Education & Training
Academic excellence and specialized training
Magna Cum Laude, TNMU National Medical University
Duke-trained in metabolic public health
Residency: Berkshire Medical Center

Dr. Halan's training combines rigorous academic preparation with hands-on clinical experience in metabolic health and liver disease management.

Professional Memberships
Active in leading medical organizations
American College of Gastroenterology
American Medical Association
AASLD Member

These memberships ensure Dr. Halan stays current with the latest advances in hepatology and metabolic medicine.

Why This Matters for Your Referrals

Evidence-Based Care

Duke-trained methodology ensures your patients receive care grounded in the latest research and clinical guidelines.

Comprehensive Approach

Internal medicine foundation combined with hepatology expertise means holistic patient evaluation.

Trusted Partnership

Professional memberships reflect commitment to excellence and collaborative care with referring physicians.

When to Consider Referral

We welcome referrals for both diagnosed conditions and patients with concerning symptoms that warrant specialist evaluation.

Diagnosed Conditions
Hepatitis B or C (active or chronic)
NAFLD/NASH or suspected fatty liver
Cirrhosis (any stage)
Autoimmune liver diseases
Metabolic syndrome with liver involvement
Wilson's disease or hemochromatosis
Concerning Symptoms
Persistently elevated liver enzymes
Unexplained fatigue with metabolic markers
Abdominal pain (RUQ) with normal imaging
Jaundice or abnormal bilirubin
Suspected drug-induced liver injury
Family history of liver disease

Specialty-Specific Referral Guidance

Tailored partnership approaches for primary care physicians, internists, and endocrinologists

Primary Care Physicians
Your frontline partner for liver health screening

Common Referral Scenarios

  • Incidental finding of elevated liver enzymes on routine labs
  • Patients with unexplained fatigue and metabolic risk factors
  • Fatty liver noted on abdominal imaging
  • Family history of liver disease requiring screening

How We Support Your Practice

  • • Same-day comprehensive evaluation eliminates diagnostic delays
  • • Clear, actionable reports within 24 hours
  • • Patients return to your care with defined management plans
  • • Direct physician-to-physician communication

"ALMC has become my go-to for any patient with concerning liver findings. The turnaround time and report quality are exceptional."

- Dr. Sarah M., Family Medicine, Boston

Internal Medicine Physicians
Comprehensive metabolic health partnership

Common Referral Scenarios

  • Complex metabolic syndrome with suspected liver involvement
  • NAFLD/NASH requiring fibrosis staging and risk stratification
  • Patients with multiple comorbidities affecting liver health
  • Drug-induced liver injury evaluation

How We Support Your Practice

  • • Advanced FibroScan and elastography for accurate staging
  • • Integrated approach addressing cardiovascular-liver connection
  • • Medication review for hepatotoxicity concerns
  • • Collaborative management of complex multi-system patients

"For my complex metabolic patients, ALMC provides the specialized liver expertise I need while keeping me in the loop on all decisions."

- Dr. Michael R., Internal Medicine, Cambridge

Endocrinologists
The critical diabetes-liver health connection

Common Referral Scenarios

  • Type 2 diabetes patients with elevated liver enzymes
  • NAFLD/NASH in diabetic patients requiring specialized management
  • GLP-1 therapy candidates with liver health concerns
  • Insulin resistance with suspected hepatic steatosis

How We Support Your Practice

  • • Specialized diabetes-liver disease expertise
  • • GLP-1 therapy optimization for liver and metabolic health
  • • Coordinated care for insulin resistance and hepatic steatosis
  • • Joint management protocols for complex diabetic patients

"The diabetes-liver connection is critical. ALMC understands this and provides the hepatology expertise my diabetic patients need."

- Dr. Jennifer L., Endocrinology, Newton

Why Specialists Trust ALMC

70%
of Type 2 diabetics have NAFLD
Early detection is critical
48hrs
Urgent referral access
vs 6+ months elsewhere
24hrs
Report turnaround
Detailed consultation notes
95%
Referring physician satisfaction
Would refer again

Comprehensive Reports with Proprietary ALMC Liver Score

Detailed, actionable reports with proprietary ALMC liver score that enhance your patient care

24-Hour Consultation Report with Proprietary ALMC Liver Score

Clinical Summary

  • • Chief complaint and history of present illness
  • • Comprehensive review of systems
  • • Physical examination findings
  • • Assessment and clinical impression

Diagnostic Results

  • • Complete laboratory analysis with reference ranges
  • • Imaging findings with measurements
  • • ALMC Risk Score calculation (0-10 scale)
  • • Risk stratification and prognosis

Treatment Recommendations

  • • Specific therapeutic interventions
  • • Lifestyle modification protocols
  • • Medication recommendations when appropriate
  • • Follow-up schedule and monitoring plan
Sample Report Excerpt
PATIENT: [Patient Name]
DOB: [Date]
REFERRING PHYSICIAN: Dr. [Your Name]
DATE OF SERVICE: [Date]
CLINICAL IMPRESSION:
Moderate hepatic steatosis with early metabolic dysfunction.
ALMC Risk Score: 18/36 (Moderate Risk)
KEY FINDINGS:
• ALT 67 U/L (elevated, consistent with hepatocellular injury)
• Hepatic steatosis 35% by ultrasound
• HbA1c 6.2% (pre-diabetic range)
• No evidence of fibrosis on elastography
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Mediterranean diet implementation
2. Structured exercise program (150 min/week)
3. Recheck labs in 3 months
4. Consider metformin if no improvement

What Sets Our Comprehensive Reports Apart

Same-Day Results

Complete blood work and imaging results available during the patient's visit - no waiting weeks for answers. Comprehensive reports delivered to you within 24 hours.

Clinical Depth

Board-certified hepatologist interpretation with evidence-based recommendations tailored to each patient's specific risk profile using our proprietary ALMC Liver Score.

Actionable Plans

Clear, specific recommendations you can implement immediately, with detailed protocols and monitoring guidelines for collaborative care.

Patient Outcomes & Success Stories

Real results from collaborative care

Early Intervention Success
Case Profile
45-year-old male, elevated ALT, fatigue
6-Month Outcomes:
  • • ALT normalized (67 → 28 U/L)
  • • 15% weight loss achieved
  • • HbA1c improved (6.2% → 5.4%)
  • • Patient reports significant energy improvement
PCP Feedback: "Excellent collaboration. Clear plan made implementation easy."
Complex Case Management
Case Profile
52-year-old female, NASH, diabetes, hypertension
12-Month Outcomes:
  • • Fibrosis progression halted
  • • Diabetes control improved (HbA1c 8.1% → 6.8%)
  • • Blood pressure normalized
  • • Avoided progression to cirrhosis
PCP Feedback: "Comprehensive approach prevented multiple hospitalizations."
Preventive Care Impact
Case Profile
38-year-old male, family history, obesity
Prevention Success:
  • • Early steatosis detected and reversed
  • • Metabolic syndrome prevented
  • • 20% weight loss sustained
  • • Annual monitoring established
PCP Feedback: "Caught it early. Patient avoided years of complications."

Evidence-Based Outcomes from Medical Literature

90%+
NAFLD reversible
with early intervention
5-10%
Weight loss target
significantly improves fatty liver
50-60%
NASH reversible
with comprehensive treatment
70-80%
Type 2 diabetics
have fatty liver disease

Sources: Lancet Gastroenterology 2023, Journal of Hepatology 2023, American Diabetes Association 2024

How to Refer a Patient to ALMC

Our streamlined 5-step referral process ensures your patients receive same-day liver health assessments with comprehensive reports back to you within 24 hours.

  1. 1

    Submit the Referral

    Call our direct physician referral line at (617) 879-8926, fax patient information to (617) 945-4501, or complete our online referral form. Include relevant lab values, imaging results, and clinical notes.

  2. 2

    Patient Scheduling (Within 24-48 Hours)

    Our care coordination team contacts your patient within 24 hours to schedule their comprehensive liver health assessment. Urgent referrals are seen the same day or next business day.

  3. 3

    Same-Day Comprehensive Evaluation

    Your patient receives a complete 60-minute assessment including blood work, liver ultrasound, and specialist consultation - all in a single visit with same-day results.

  4. 4

    Detailed Report Sent Within 24 Hours

    You receive a comprehensive consultation report including the proprietary ALMC Liver Score (0-10 scale), complete lab analysis, imaging findings, risk stratification, and specific treatment recommendations.

  5. 5

    Ongoing Collaborative Care

    Patient returns to your care with a clear follow-up plan. We remain available for questions, provide progress updates, and coordinate any additional specialist care needed.

1

Submit Referral

Phone, fax, or online form

2

Patient Scheduled

Within 24-48 hours

3

Same-Day Evaluation

60-minute comprehensive assessment

4

Report to You

Within 24 hours

5

Collaborative Care

Ongoing support & updates

Quick Reference: Referral Contact Information

Phone
(617) 879-8926(617) 879-8926
Fax
(617) 945-4501
Email
referrals@american-liver.com
Quick Referral Form
Complete this form and click submit to open your email client with the referral details pre-filled.
Submit Referral via EmailCall Direct Line InsteadOr call: (617) 879-8926

Direct Healthcare Provider Contact

Dedicated lines for referring physicians - no waiting, no transfers.

Direct Referral Line

(617) 879-8926(617) 879-8926

Available 8 AM - 6 PM, Monday - Friday

Physician Email

referrals@american-liver.com

Secure communication for referrals and consultations

After Hours

(617) 879-8926(617) 879-8926

For urgent referrals requiring immediate attention

Ready to Partner With Us?

Join the growing network of primary care physicians who trust ALMC for exceptional liver and metabolic care. Your patients deserve specialized expertise, and you deserve a reliable partner.

Call Our Referral Line(617) 879-8926Schedule a Meet & Greet

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Clinical Resources for Referring Physicians

Educational materials to share with your patients

Article
Liver Disease Overview

Comprehensive guide to liver conditions for referring physicians.

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Article
NAFLD/NASH Clinical Guide

Clinical presentation and management of fatty liver disease.

Read Article
Article
Cirrhosis Management

Advanced liver disease care and monitoring protocols.

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Article
Specialized Liver Care Model

How ALMC's dedicated approach improves patient outcomes.

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