Michael Kriss, MD
Transplant Hepatology
Locations
Practice Locations
UCHealth Hepatology Clinic - Anschutz Medical Campus
720-848-2280
Provider Expertise
Clinical Interest for Patients
My clinical interests include providing care to patients with chronic liver disease including evaluation of patients for liver transplantation and providing post-transplant care. In addition, I perform endoscopy (upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy) and liver biopsies.
Care Philosophy
I provide comprehensive care for liver diseases to my patients. This is done with a multidisciplinary team of hepatologists, surgeons, radiologists, and interventional radiologists to provide the highest quality of care. I focus on patient education and communication with the goal that my patients develop a deep understanding of their medical condition. I also strive to provide personalized care specific to each individual patient's care goals.
Specialties
- Internal Medicine ( 2011 )
- Transplant Hepatology ( 2018 )
- Gastroenterology ( 2015 )
Conditions & Treatments
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Digestive System
Colonoscopy, Hepatology (Liver Disorders)
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Surgery
Liver Transplant, Living Liver Donation
Education & Training
Medical Schools
MD, Tufts University School of Medicine (2008)
Undergraduate Schools
BA, Washington University in Saint Louis (MO) (2003)
Residency Program
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program (2012)
Fellowships
University of Colorado (2016)
University of Colorado (2015)
Professional Memberships
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), Member
American Society of Transplantation (AST), Member
Research & Grants
Research Interests for Patients
My research interests are focused on developing a better understanding of the immune system within the liver. My work focuses on understanding the effects of curing hepatitis C virus on the liver's immune system. In addition, we are studying how the liver responds to bacterial and viral infections to develop a better understanding of how these infections may exacerbate underlying chronic liver disease.
information for referring providers
Referral Contact Phone
720-848-2280
Clinical Interests for Referring Providers
My clinical interests include management of chronic liver diseases including peri-transplant care of patients with end-stage liver disease as well as management of benign and malignant liver lesions. I also perform endoscopy (upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy) and liver biopsies.
Research Interest for Referring Providers
My research interests are focused on understanding the mechanisms of immunity and inflammation in chronic liver diseases and the peri-transplant setting. Current ongoing projects include: 1) studying kinetics of immune reconstitution in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus treated with direct-acting antiviral therapy; 2) understanding the role of non-parenchymal liver cells in both the innate and adaptive immune response to bacterial and viral pathogens.
