Hector E. Nazario, MD

Hector Nazario, MD is a highly experienced transplant hepatologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a wide range of liver conditions and diseases. As Chief of Hepatology at Methodist Dallas Medical Center and a physician partner at The Liver Institute, Dr. Nazario specializes in advanced liver disease treatment and liver transplant services. He currently has offices in Dallas, Amarillo, Ft Worth, and Plano.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Hector Nazario

• Alcohol-Associated Liver Diseases (ALD)
• Ascites management
• Bile duct diseases
• Cirrhosis
• Drug-induced liver injury (DILI)
• Fatty liver disease
• Hemochromatosis
• Hepatic encephalopathy
• Hepatitis (including viral hepatitis)
• Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) – liver cancer
• Hepatorenal syndrome
• Liver transplant evaluation and post-transplant care
• Polycystic liver disease
• Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
• Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Dr. Nazario is committed to expanding access to specialized liver care for diverse communities in Dallas and beyond, including Spanish-speaking patients. His dedication extends to establishing a satellite clinic in Puerto Rico, creating vital pathways to liver transplant care in his home country.

Expertise and Background

• Medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico
• Internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Transplant hepatology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas

Dr. Nazario is an active member of leading professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterology Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, ensuring he remains at the forefront of liver disease diagnosis and treatment.

For expert care for liver conditions, contact Dr. Hector Nazario’s office at The Liver Institute.