Dr. Flavia Oliveira Mendes M.D.
Hepatologist | Hepatology
1475 Nw 12th Ave Miami FL, 33136About
Dr. Flavia Mendes is a hepatologist practicing in Miami, FL. Dr. Mendes 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.
Education and Training
Univ Fed Do Ceara- Cen De Cien- Fortaleza- Ce- Brazil 1997
Universidade Federal do Cear· (UFC) Faculdade de Medicina
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis B
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
- Gas
Internships
- Gastroenterology at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester- 2006
Professional Society Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
Articles and Publications
- Published
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard work, determination, loves what she does.
Hobbies / Sports
- Brazilian Music, Meditation, Capoeira
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Gastroenterology Journal
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