Gastroenterology is the study of the function and diseases of the digestive system, including the liver. Our gastroenterologists are specially trained to take care of transplant patients.
Kermit Vincent Speeg, Jr., MD PhD
Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Liver Transplant Program
Dr. Speeg received his graduate degree from Rice University in Houston, Texas and his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, Texas. He completed his internship, residency and gastroenterology training at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. He manages the pre-operative assessment of liver transplant candidates and post-operative phases including medical follow-up in the outpatient settings.
Juan Guerrero, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Hepatologist, Liver Transplant Program
Dr. Guerrero received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee in 1999. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is a member of the American College of Physicians and the American Medical Association. Dr. Guerrero is currently conducting several clinical trials to help improve the care of post-transplant patients.
