Maisha N. Barnes, MD

Position

Transplant Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist

Maisha Barnes, M.D., specializes in the management of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (formerly NASH, now metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis or MASH), viral hepatitis, cholestatic and autoimmune liver diseases, as well as complications of cirrhosis.

Dr. Barnes is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology.

Clinical Interests

• MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis)
• Viral hepatitis
• Cholestatic and autoimmune liver diseases
• Complications of cirrhosis:
  • Portal hypertension
  • Hepatic encephalopathy
  • Hyponatremia
  • Hepatopulmonary hypertension
  • Hepatic hydrothorax
  • Hepatorenal syndrome
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
  • Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
• Pre- and post-liver transplant medical management

Additional Training

• Hospitalist, Attending Physician – Geneva General Hospital
• Hospitalist, Attending Physician – Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital, Geneva, NY

Memberships

• American Medical Association
• American College of Gastroenterology
• American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• American Society of Transplantation
• American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

Awards & Recognitions

• Texas Super Doctors – 2014–2018
• D Magazine Best Doctors – 2020–2024
• Texas Super Doctors Rising Stars – 2015–2018

Personal

In addition to her clinical pursuits, Dr. Barnes enjoys music, reading, Latin dancing, performing arts, cooking, and golf.

“Each patient is the captain of their ship; my role is to safely and efficiently navigate them to their destination of a healthier and happier place.”