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Theo Heller, MD, Gastroenterology, Bethesda, MD

Theo Heller MD

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation


Chief, Translational Hepatology Section, NIDDK, NIH.

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  • 8600 Old Georgetown RdBethesda, MD 20814

  • Phone+1 301-896-3517

  • Fax+1 301-493-4259

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Education & Training

  • University of Maryland
    University of MarylandFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1997 - 2000
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital
    MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1993
  • University of the Witwatersrand
    University of the WitwatersrandClass of 1989

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1992 - 2026

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Characterization of the Hepatosplenic and Portal Venous Findings in Patients with Proteus Syndrome  
    Theo Heller, MD, American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A
  • Rheological Determinants for Simultaneous Staging of Hepatic Fibrosis and Inflammation in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease  
    Ahmed M Gharib, Theo Heller, NMR in Biomedicine

Press Mentions

  • FDA Rejects Full Approval of Liver Disease Drug
    FDA Rejects Full Approval of Liver Disease DrugNovember 12th, 2024
  • Approved Liver Disease Drug Has No Clinical Benefit, FDA Panel Says
    Approved Liver Disease Drug Has No Clinical Benefit, FDA Panel SaysSeptember 13th, 2024
  • FDA Summit on Gene Therapy Risks Proves Timely
    FDA Summit on Gene Therapy Risks Proves TimelySeptember 7th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Investigation of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASESPresent
  • Investigation of management and disease manifestations of viral hepatitisNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASESPresent
  • Investigation of management and disease manifestations of viral hepatitisNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASESPresent
  • Investigation of non-cirrhotic portal hypertension.NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DIABETES AND DIGESTIVE AND KIDNEY DISEASESPresent

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