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Timely Arrival Policy

At Liver Specialists of Texas, we are committed to providing high-quality care while respecting the time of all our patients. To ensure we maintain an efficient schedule, we have implemented the following guidelines regarding late arrivals:

Our Policy:

  1. Arrive on Time:
    To provide you with the best care possible, we kindly request that you arrive at your scheduled appointment time. This ensures adequate time for check-in and evaluation.
  2. Grace Period (10–15 Minutes):
    • If You’re Late by 10–15 Minutes:
      • We will do our best to see you, but your visit may need to be adjusted or shortened to stay on schedule.
    • If You’re Late by More than 15 Minutes:
      • You may need to reschedule your appointment or wait for the next available opening, depending on the provider’s schedule.
  3. Call Ahead:
    If you anticipate being late, please call our office as soon as possible. This allows us to adjust the schedule and provide guidance on whether to proceed with your visit or reschedule.
  4. Frequent Late Arrivals:
    Patients with repeated tardiness may need to arrive earlier for future appointments or risk limited scheduling options.
  5. Emergencies:
    We understand that unexpected situations arise. If you’re late due to an emergency, let us know, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.

Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease

Obesity, and all of its related complications, is more serious than most adults in America believe. More than one-third (34.9% or 78.6 million) of U.S. adults are obese. Obesity-related conditions include heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and certain types of cancer, are some of the leading causes of preventable death. We are seeing an increase in the number of young children and adolescents developing obesity, and all of the related complications.

The cost of obesity is staggering, with annual medical cost of obesity exceeding $147 billion in 2008 U.S. dollars. The medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight.

Dr. Galati and the Liver Specialists of Texas team are dedicated to evaluate, treat, and manage all aspects of obesity and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD and NASH), including the complication of cirrhosis and liver failure. Developing a customized plan of care for each patient they see is their objective.

Liver Transplant Resources

Dr. Galati has been involved in Liver Transplantation since 1989. As Medical Director for the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Houston Methodist Hospital, Dr. Galati has cared for thousands of patients with advanced liver disease. In those with the most severe form of advanced liver disease and cirrhosis, liver transplantation is a life-saving surgery. For more information on liver transplantation, click here.

Indications for liver transplant include:

Online LIVER Second Opinion

  • 1

    From the comfort of your home, without the need to spend additional money on travel, lodging, and food, receive and expert second opinion from the expert physicians at Liver Specialists of Texas

  • 2

    There are five steps in the process of requesting a second opinion. We anticipate the steps will take you about 30-65 minutes to complete.

  • 3

    Have your medical records or those of your loved one on hand as you fill out the medical history questionnaire portion of the online process. The medical history questionnaire is detailed so having medical records to quickly reference will help make the process more efficient.

  • 4

    To start the process of an Online Liver Second Opinion, please fill out the initial contact form and fax back to our office. A representative from our office will call you for additional details.