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John Vierling, MD, Gastroenterology, Houston, TX

JohnM.VierlingMD, FACP, FAASLD, AGAF

Gastroenterology • Houston, TX

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Professor of Medicine and Surgery; Chief of Hepatology; Director of Advanced Liver Therapies. Baylor College of Medicine

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  • Office

    6620 Main St
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-798-2500
    Fax+1 713-798-2505

Summary

  • Dr. John Vierling is a gastroenterologist in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and has been in practice 45 years. He specializes in hepatology & liver transplantation and is experienced in general gastroenterology, hepatology, transplant hepatology, and biliary tract disease.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1977 - 1978
  • National Institutes of Health
    National Institutes of HealthNone, USPHS Surg-04; Clinical Associate, Liver Unit, 1974 - 1977
  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
  • Stanford University School of Medicine
    Stanford University School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 1979 - 1993
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Who's Who in the World Marquis, 2015-2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2023
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011-2012

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Trends in Outcomes for Marginal Allografts in Liver Transplant  
    John M Vierling, Abbas Rana, JAMA Surgery

Other

Press Mentions

  • Can Ramadan Fasting Hold the Key to Improved Health? A Houston Doctor Aims to Find Out
    Can Ramadan Fasting Hold the Key to Improved Health? A Houston Doctor Aims to Find OutMay 12th, 2020
  • Athenex Announces Expansion of Board of Directors
    Athenex Announces Expansion of Board of DirectorsMarch 21st, 2019
  • FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Intercept's Ocaliva
    FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Intercept's OcalivaJune 1st, 2016
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Grant Support

  • Hepatic Lesions In Murine Chronic Graft VS Host DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1999–2001
  • Hepatic Lesions In Murine Chronic Graft-Vs-Host DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1989–1991
  • Hepatic Lesions In Murine Chronic Graft-Vs-Host DiseaseNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases1986–1989

Professional Memberships

Dr. John Vierling, Dr. John Vierling, MD, Dr. J Vierling, Dr. John M. Vierling