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Jorge Herrera, MD, Gastroenterology, Mobile, AL

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Gastroenterology Mobile, AL

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

Professor Emeritus, Whiddon College of Medicine, University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL

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  • Office

    75 University Boulevard South
    UCOM 6000
    Mobile, AL 36688
    Phone+1 251-660-5555

Summary

  • Dr. Jorge Herrera practiced as a gastroenterologist and hepatolgist in Mobile, AL for 35 years. He received his medical degree from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Internal Medicine residency in Denver, Colorado and Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology in Washington DC.
    Dr. Herrera is currently retired from clinical practice but continues to offer consultative services in hepatology and mentoring of gastroenterology trainees.

Education & Training

  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1984 - 1986
  • Fitzsimons Army Medical Center
    Fitzsimons Army Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1979 - 1982
  • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
    University of Puerto Rico School of MedicineClass of 1979
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoBS, Pre-Med, Magna Cum Laude, 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 1989 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1988 - 1989
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Gastroenterologist in Mobile, AL – The Leading Physicians of the World 2013
  • Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2007
  • Best Doctors in America 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Lack of Patient Compliance in Real-World Practice Negatively Affects Sustained Viral Response Rates to Direct Acting Agent Therapy for Hepatitis C  
    Jorge Herrera, MD, Digestive Diseases and Sciences

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Tolerability and Efficacy of Direct Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C in Clinical Practice
    Sbahi H, Henrderson P, Herrera J, 78th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, San Diego, CA, 10/1/2013
  • Tolerability and Efficacy of Direct Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C in Clinical Practice
    Sbahi H, Henrderson P, Herrera J, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2013
  • A surprising etiology of dysphagia in a patient with known Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Keller CB, Herrera J, Annual Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, San Antonio, TX, 10/1/2010
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Lectures

  • Side effects and management of current HCV therapy 
    Washington, DC - 4/1/2013
  • Evaluation of Liver Lesions 
    Washington, DC - 4/1/2013
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Surgery, embolization or Drug Therapy – How to tailor treatment to the patient 
    Washington, DC - 4/1/2013
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Press Mentions

  • Practical Guide to HCV Therapy in 2017
    Practical Guide to HCV Therapy in 2017February 12th, 2019
  • Scientists See Success in First Human Trial of Hepatitis C Vaccine
    Scientists See Success in First Human Trial of Hepatitis C VaccineNovember 9th, 2014

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish