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Specializing In
- Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Tests
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Primary Biliary Cirrrhosis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Biography
Dr. Goel is a general and transplant hepatologist who specializes in caring for patients with chronic liver disease, viral hepatitis, fatty liver, autoimmune disorders, hepatocellular cancer and cirrhosis. She cares for patients before and after liver transplantation. Dr. Goel incorporates the most recent, evidence-based medicine in her practice and is passionate about ensuring the safest and highest quality of care for her patients. She engages her patients and their families in understanding the disease and in creating a comprehensive treatment plan. She is committed to teaching the next generation of hepatologists to do the same.
She has a particular clinical interest in the management of patients with autoimmune liver disease including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and sarcoidosis. She is the leading institutional principal investigator for several clinical trials for these rare autoimmune liver conditions. Dr. Goel is also involved in several national and international collaborations to further our research and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis, PBC and PSC.
She has a particular clinical interest in the management of patients with autoimmune liver disease including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and sarcoidosis. She is the leading institutional principal investigator for several clinical trials for these rare autoimmune liver conditions. Dr. Goel is also involved in several national and international collaborations to further our research and treatment of autoimmune hepatitis, PBC and PSC.
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Professional Summary
Professional Education
- Medical Education: Sidney Kimmel Medical College Thomas Jefferson University (2009) PA
- Fellowship: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2016) NY
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology (2016)
- Residency: UCSF Internal Medicine Residency (2013) CA
- B.S., Pennsylvania State University (2005)
- M.D., Jefferson Medical College, Medicine (2009)
- Resident, University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine (2012)
- Chief Resident, University of California San Francisco, Internal Medicine (2013)
- Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, Gastroenterology (2016)
- Chief Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Gastroenterology (2016)
- Advanced Fellowship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, Transplant Hepatology (2016)
- Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine (2012)
- Board Certification, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine (2016)
Honors & Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society,, Jefferson Medical College (2008)
- Annual Division Teaching Award, Stanford Department of Medicine (2020)
- Summa Cum Laude, Jefferson Medical College (2009)
Administrative Appointments
- Associate Program Director, Gastroenterology Fellowship (2017 - Present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Stanford School of Medicine Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2016 - 2022)
- Clinical Associate Professor, SOM Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2022 - Present)
Publications
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An Atypical Cause of a Typical Symptom.
Menezes, A., Goel, A., & Sam, G. (2016). An Atypical Cause of a Typical Symptom. Gastroenterology. -
The features of mucosa-associated microbiota in primary sclerosing cholangitis
Torres, J., Bao, X., Goel, A., Colombel, J.-F., Pekow, J., Jabri, B., … Hu, J. (2016). The features of mucosa-associated microbiota in primary sclerosing cholangitis. ALIMENTARY PHARMACOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS, 43(7), 790–801. -
Early Liver Transplantation for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis in the United StatesA Single-Center Experience
Im, G. Y., Kim-Schluger, L., Shenoy, A., Schubert, E., Goel, A., Friedman, S. L., … Schiano, T. D. (2016). Early Liver Transplantation for Severe Alcoholic Hepatitis in the United StatesA Single-Center Experience. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF TRANSPLANTATION, 16(3), 841–49. -
Reply: To PMID 25045002.
Goel, A., & Terrault, N. (2015). Reply: To PMID 25045002. Liver Transplantation , 21(3), 416-? -
Hepatic Artery and Biliary Complications in Liver Transplant Recipients Undergoing Pretransplant Transarterial Chemoembolization
Goel, A., Mehta, N., Guy, J., Fidelman, N., Yao, F., Roberts, J., & Terrault, N. (2014). Hepatic Artery and Biliary Complications in Liver Transplant Recipients Undergoing Pretransplant Transarterial Chemoembolization. LIVER TRANSPLANTATION, 20(10), 1221–1228. -
Identification of Liver Transplant Candidates With Hepatocellular Carcinoma and a Very Low Dropout Risk: Implications for the Current Organ Allocation Policy
Mehta, N., Dodge, J. L., Goel, A., Roberts, J. P., Hirose, R., & Yao, F. Y. (2013). Identification of Liver Transplant Candidates With Hepatocellular Carcinoma and a Very Low Dropout Risk: Implications for the Current Organ Allocation Policy. LIVER TRANSPLANTATION, 19(12), 1343–1353. -
The Housestaff Incentive Program improving the timeliness and quality of discharge summaries by engaging residents in quality improvement
Bischoff, K., Goel, A., Hollander, H., Ranji, S. R., & Mourad, M. (2013). The Housestaff Incentive Program improving the timeliness and quality of discharge summaries by engaging residents in quality improvement. BMJ QUALITY & SAFETY, 22(9), 768–774. -
A Real-World Evaluation of Repeat Paracentesis-guided Management of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
Goel, A., Biewald, M., Huprikar, S., Schiano, T., & Im, G. Y. (2016). A Real-World Evaluation of Repeat Paracentesis-guided Management of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology. -
A systematic model improves hepatitis C virus birth cohort screening in hospital-based primary care.
Goel, A., Sanchez, J., Paulino, L., Feuille, C., Arend, J., Shah, B., … Perumalswami, P. V. (2016). A systematic model improves hepatitis C virus birth cohort screening in hospital-based primary care. Journal of Viral Hepatitis. -
Improved Post-Transplant Mortality After Share 35 for Liver Transplantation.
Kwong, A. J., Goel, A., Mannalithara, A., & Kim, W. R. (2017). Improved Post-Transplant Mortality After Share 35 for Liver Transplantation. Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.). -
Systematic review with meta-analysis: rifaximin for the prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
Goel, A., Rahim, U., Nguyen, L. H., Stave, C., & Nguyen, M. H. (2017). Systematic review with meta-analysis: rifaximin for the prophylaxis of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. -
Liver Simulated Allocation Modeling: Were the Predictions Accurate for Share 35?
Goel, A., Kim, W. R., Pyke, J., Schladt, D. P., Kasiske, B. L., Snyder, J. J., … Israni, A. K. (2018). Liver Simulated Allocation Modeling: Were the Predictions Accurate for Share 35? Transplantation. -
Timing of Hepatitis C Virus Treatment in Liver Transplant Candidates in the Era of Direct-acting Antiviral Agents.
Cholankeril, G., Joseph-Talreja, M., Perumpail, B. J., Liu, A., Yoo, E. R., Ahmed, A., & Goel, A. (2017). Timing of Hepatitis C Virus Treatment in Liver Transplant Candidates in the Era of Direct-acting Antiviral Agents. Journal of Clinical and Translational Hepatology, 5(4), 363–67. -
Clinical utility of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir in the treatment of adolescents and children with hepatitis C
Yang, C. H. T., Goel, A., & Ahmed, A. (2018). Clinical utility of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir in the treatment of adolescents and children with hepatitis C. Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 9, 103–10. -
Early Liver Transplantation is a Viable Treatment Option in Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis
Puri, P., Cholankeril, G., Myint, T. Y., Goel, A., Sarin, S. K., Harper, A. M., & Ahmed, A. (2018). Early Liver Transplantation is a Viable Treatment Option in Severe Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis. ALCOHOL AND ALCOHOLISM, 53(6), 716–18. -
Practical strategies for pruritus management in the obeticholic acid-treated patient with PBC: proceedings from the 2018 expert panel.
Pate, J., Gutierrez, J. A., Frenette, C. T., Goel, A., Kumar, S., Manch, R. A., … Gish, R. G. (2019). Practical strategies for pruritus management in the obeticholic acid-treated patient with PBC: proceedings from the 2018 expert panel. BMJ Open Gastroenterology, 6(1), e000256. -
Natural History of Primary Biliary Cholangitis in the Ursodeoxycholic Acid Era: Role of Scoring Systems.
Goel, A., & Kim, W. R. (2018). Natural History of Primary Biliary Cholangitis in the Ursodeoxycholic Acid Era: Role of Scoring Systems. Clinics in Liver Disease, 22(3), 563–578. -
Dead Meat: Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir-Induced Statin Myonecrosis.
Wong, K., Podboy, A., Lavezo, J., & Goel, A. (2020). Dead Meat: Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir-Induced Statin Myonecrosis. Digestive Diseases and Sciences. -
Outcomes of Liver Transplantation Among Older Recipients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in a Large Multicenter US Cohort: the Re-Evaluating Age Limits in Transplantation Consortium.
Kwong, A. J., Devuni, D., Wang, C., Boike, J., Jo, J., VanWagner, L., … Goel, A. (2020). Outcomes of Liver Transplantation Among Older Recipients With Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis in a Large Multicenter US Cohort: the Re-Evaluating Age Limits in Transplantation Consortium. Liver Transplantation : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society. -
Provider Attitudes and Practices for Alcohol Screening, Treatment and Education in Patients with Liver Disease: a Survey from the AASLD ALD SIG.
Im, G. Y., Mellinger, J. L., Winters, A., Aby, E. S., Lominadze, Z., Rice, J., … Shah, V. H. (2020). Provider Attitudes and Practices for Alcohol Screening, Treatment and Education in Patients with Liver Disease: a Survey from the AASLD ALD SIG. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association. -
NAFLD and Diabetes are Associated with Post-TIPS Renal Dysfunction: An ALTA Group Study.
Ge, J., Lai, J. C., Boike, J. R., German, M., Jest, N., Morelli, G., … Kolli, K. P. (2020). NAFLD and Diabetes are Associated with Post-TIPS Renal Dysfunction: An ALTA Group Study. Liver Transplantation : Official Publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society. -
Tenofovir Alafenamide Attenuates Effects of Diabetes and Body Mass on Serum Alanine Aminotransferase Activities in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B.
Sripongpun, P., Kim, W. R., Mannalithara, A., Kwong, A., Daugherty, T., Goel, A., & Kwo, P. Y. (2020). Tenofovir Alafenamide Attenuates Effects of Diabetes and Body Mass on Serum Alanine Aminotransferase Activities in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B. Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology : the Official Clinical Practice Journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.
- Detection of Integrin avb6 in IPF, PSC, and COVID19 Using PET/CT »
- Seladelpar in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) »
- ENHANCE: Seladelpar in Subjects With Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) and an Inadequate Response to or an Intolerance to Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) »
- ALTA TIPS: A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients Undergoing TIPS Placement »
- A 5-year Longitudinal Observational Study of Patients With Primary Biliary Cholangitis »
- Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Cilofexor in Non-Cirrhotic Adults With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis »
- Phase 2a Evaluation of Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of PLN-74809 in Patients With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) »
- A Phase 2b Study in Subjects With Alcoholic Hepatitis to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of DUR-928 Treatment »
Practice Locations
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton, CA
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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Redwood City, CA
Digestive Health Center in Redwood City
420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor
Redwood City , CA 94063
Make An Appointment More Clinic Information » Getting Here »Liver (Hepatology) Clinic in Redwood City Redwood City, CA
Redwood City, CA
Liver (Hepatology) Clinic in Redwood City
420 Broadway Street, Pavilion D, 2nd Floor
Redwood City , CA 94063
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Pleasanton, CA
Liver Transplant Clinic in Pleasanton
5565 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton , CA 94588
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(98 reviews)
I'm glad to have her as my doctor.
She was great. Super approachable. I expected this visit to be like “scared straight†but that was not the case at all. She wanted to educate me about the disease and what I can do to make myself healthy. I really appreciated that.
Very attentive and always answers all my questions.
As always, she was engaged, personable and professional. I appreciate her expertise and approach. I feel good about where we are in the treatment on my liver.
Excellent in her field.
Thank you, and it was good to also chat with Aaron.
Dr. Goel answered all my questions and had read my information before the call. I thought she was a very good doctor . I would recommend her to anyone needing a liver doctor
Dr. Goel is the single most caring and attentive doctor I have ever seen for assistance.
She has her series of concerns and does not rush me to cover my questions and concerns.
I know she is busy but I never feel rushed to finalize the video visit. She is a shining star, I have variable reactions with my health issues but she disarms all of them.
I was honestly expecting high level care at Stanford, but Dr. Goel's demeanor, knowledge and confidence exceeds everything I have expected.
She is very calming to me . She was a also very reassuring and always encourages me to call if I have anything at all I need to seek attention for.
Dr was great! Knowledgeable, and had a very good bedside manner
As she always has, Dr. Goel answered my questions completely and offered sound directions that addressed my concerns.
Dr. Goel asks very good questions, explains everything thoroughly, and makes sure she answers all of my questions.
Dr Goal is a good Dr.
Dr. Apama Goel and assistance Victoria treated me with respect and professionalism
Extremely helpful and caring doctor. I am so pleased with our appointment.
I am so pleased to meet her. Together with her physician assistant, Dr. Siddappa they explained very well my concerns. I’m glad to have her in my care team.
It was a pleasure meeting Doctor Goel.
I appreciate her sincere concern.
She is very attentive, personable and professional with good suggestions.
My visit with Dr. Goel was very pleasant and constructive. She gave me very clear instructions and explanations.
She is very caring and competent care provider. I trust her as a medical advisor as well as someone who cares about my health
Dr. Goel is outstanding. I am so glad she has returned following her leave.
Dr. Goel's demeanor and caring is the best I have ever seen. I am genuinely glad to address concerns with her. She listens intently and with concern for my issues.
Excellent Doctor. I appreciate her knowledge, expertise, and warm, friendly manner.
This is my first time meeting her, and I found her to be personable and knowledgeable. She helped me understand some things I had not understood previously. I think she will take good care of me.
Very good and helpful with information about myself thank you
Thank you so much.
I think she’s great.
She is a good doctor
My Dr. Goel , is very very nice and I can explain myself she understood me I like her a lot. I am looking forward for office visits . Next I’ll give her a big hug if I can .
Dr Goel is very easy to speak with and she answered all my questions and concerns.
Thank you!
excellent
Very receptive to questions and gives answers as best she can thank you
Dr. Goel is very easy to talk with. Very pleasant and made me feel comfortable during my visit.
She is so sweet very caring also asks questions about my life not just medical questions I enjoy our relationship very much
Aparna goel is excellent and answered all my questions about my health problems.
Dr. Goal and Ruby were excellent and bough answer all questions
Dr. Goel is a superstar in my opinion. She listens completely and shows great concern for me
Dr. Goel was informed, patient, and a stellar doctor. We are so happy and honored to have been able to meet with her via video considering we live so far. Dr. Goel went above and beyond, and we couldn’t be happier.
She is always very caring and truly knows me as a patient. I appreciate I never feel rushed and always feel my health is important to her. I would highly recommend Dr Aparna Goel
Dr. Goel is excellent and a good doctor. She quickly responds to your need.
It’s nice to see Dr. Goel; she is very helpful.
Very happy with the Dr. She had read my file before the visit and was aware of my problems
She is amazing!! So smart, beautiful, compassionate. What a blessing to have her for my hepatology doctor. ♥ï¸
Dr. Goel is very friendly, personable, patient and would explain what, how and why a certain procedure needs to done or what medication needs to be added or removed. Hope she continues to keep on doing a great job!
Dr Goel is very good Doctor. She is very clear to answer my question . We discussed about the doses of medication . She had good advise and very clear .
She is an attentive and knowledgeable doctor.
#1 Doctor
Very good at answering questions.
She is an excellent doctor.
engaging, thorough
Dr. Goel was quite helpful.
Dr. Goel is genuine, direct and very caring. She's been incredibly helpful thus far and I'm very grateful to be under her care!
Dr Goel was so easy to connect with. She made sure I understood everything and answered all of my questions.
Dr. Goel is an extremely caring, incredibly talented physician. I would reccomend her in the highest regard for any liver support needed. I feel she is entirrly responsible for setting me on the path to get my life back to a liveable level. She is my hero!
She was clear and direct, fully engaged. Really outstanding.
Dr Goel is the best doctor i can have.
Dr Goel was great! She answered all my questions, communicated a clear plan, and discussed any issues or concerns.
Very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough.
Requires more exposure to other cultures, ethnicities and walks of life to provide adequate health care to the general public which could have diverse backgrounds while not patronizing hard working, successful and well educated professionals based on appearance.
Very pleasant and professional
Very thourough and always answers my questions and never makes me feel rushed at all. She seems very knowledgeable and always a pleasure to have an appointment with. I feel my lever of care is always at the most important.
Very good
Dr. Goel is the consummate professional. She and the entire Stanford Liver Team are the reason why I am alive this past 3 1/2 years.
Outstanding.
Like what I have said, I am fully satisfied to my video visit with Dr. Aparna Goel. She answered all questions that concerned my health, so I have nothing to comment or suggest.
Very personable, seems very knowledgeable, was very good with my friend that was sitting in on the visit. I really enjoyed her.
Dr Aparna Goel has been very helpful to understand my health issues and taking the right actions.
Dr. Goel is excellent -- caring, patient, and clear.
As always, Dr. Goel provides a wonderful experience at the liver clinic. Her communication is excellent & I can tell she genuinely cares about my health.
Aparna Goel was extremely helpful and informative. She answered every question and went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and informed.
Appreciate Dr. Goel's patience and interest on my well-being.
I would recommend it for being an excellent hospital; excellent personnel from the cleaning service to the doctors & nurses.
Excellent.
Dr. Goel is excellent! Best medical provider I've ever had.
Dr. Goel continues to be my favorite healthcare provider ever. Always kind, caring & courteous she shows she knows my care & cares about my treatments.
Dr. Aparna Gael was such a pleasure to meet. She's kind, compassionate, listened to me, reviewed and explained my diagnosis, discussed previous treatment and future plan. She was never rushed or made me feel rushed and spent a lot of time in this appointment.
Dr. Goel is hands down the best doctor I have ever had. She always makes sure I am comfortable with our discussions, and listens to all of my concerns.
Care provider was very good = new care provider.
she explained everything in details with concerns for a referral for my surgery.
Dr. Goel is great!!
Dr. Goal is A++.
Dr. Goel called me and explained the results of the tests. She also got in touch with my doctor to discuss what the results would mean for my treatment.
Will oversee all meds prescribed in the future with all 4 doctors. And ordered my meds when my doctor failed to follow up with sending in my prescription for 2 wks. He stepped in and order my nausea medicine.
Yes everything above everybody were very nice. Care much about me. I love it.
Very good.
Dr. Goel and PA Zandian are both caring and professional I always feel better after a visit.
Dr. Goel is excellent! As always.
I love Dr. Goel. She is the best, caring, friendly, very knowledgeable.
She's the best!
I love her! She's very down to earth & cares about her patient & their family.
She answered all my questions and concerns that I had. I would recommend her.
Excellent and professional MD!
Great interaction with Dr. Goel. She answers all the concerns and seems very proactive. I'm extremely glad I visited her.
I think I am getting great care!
EXCELLENT literally best bedside manner. Highest praise for Asparna.
Dr. Goel seems to really care about my health and was very helpful to both me and my husband.
Made me feel very at ease about my condition. Gave me a cure right away.
Compare to other Stanford is the better and get more experience.
Very good.
Oh! THey are so considerate!
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