Dr. Maria L. Yataco MD
Hepatologist | Hepatology
4500 San Pablo Rd S Jacksonville FL, 32224About
Dr. Maria Yataco is a hepatologist practicing in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Yataco specializes in the study of body parts such as the liver, the biliary tree, the gallbladder and the pancreas. Hepatologists manage disorders in these areas and are specifically known for treating viral hepatitis. Patients who have received liver transplants also follow up with hepatologists after their procedure.
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Professional Memberships
- Member AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Member AASLD
Fellowships
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, UNIVERISTY OF TENNESSEE, MEMPHIS, TN 2008
- GASTROENTEROLOGY, HEPATOLOGY - LIVER TRANSPLANT, JACKSONVILLE, US 2006
- Fellow - Hepatology/ Liver Transplant: Graduate Education, Mayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- Fellow - Gastroenterology: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine, Memphis
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