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Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Function Tests
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Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Function Tests
David Tessler, DO
Not all patients with one or more abnormalities in liver function tests actually have liver disease. When should you and your patient be concerned?
Educational Objectives:
- Evaluate the different laboratory and radiographic markers for liver disease
- Distinguish the differential diagnosis and subsequent workup for liver disease
- Summarize the major liver diseases and treatments
Dr. Tessler is on the Speakers’ Bureau for Abbvie.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
AOMA Grievance Policy: All grievances should be initially directed in writing to the AOMA Executive Director at info@azosteo.org who will share them with the AOMA’s Program Committee. Grievances will receive a response within 30 days of receipt. If you do not receive a satisfactory response, you may notify the Council on Continuing Medical Education, AOA, 142 East Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611.
David Tessler, D.O., FACG, FACOI, Central Arizona Medical Associates
David Tessler, DO is a gastroenterologist at Central Arizona Medical Associates in Mesa, AZ. After finishing his undergraduate studies at University of Michigan, and medical school at Midwestern University-Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Tessler completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Botsford General Hospital and fellowship in gastroenterology at Henry Ford Hospital, both in Michigan. Dr. Tessler is the Co-Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation, serves on the Patient Care Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology, and currently serves as the Medical Director of Central Arizona Endoscopy. He has lived in Arizona since 2005, with his wife, Mary, and 2 children, Evan and Sarah.
Dr. Tessler has no disclosures.
