Finding the right
specialist for PBC

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With primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), it’s important to be under the care of a liver specialist

Benefits of having them as part of your healthcare team:

They have the training and resources for PBC diagnosis and management
They may know about ongoing studies for PBC that you can participate in, if eligible

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Current PBC treatment not enough?

Up to 50% of people living with PBC are still uncontrolled, even on treatment. There may be more you can do.

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Gastroenterologists and hepatologists are 2 types of liver specialists who work with people living with PBC

Hepatologists

Specialize in conditions of the liver
May be referred to by a primary care physician, gastroenterologist, or other specialist
Will perform a clinical examination and a liver biopsy, if needed, along with other liver tests

Gastroenterologists

Manage diseases of the gastrointestinal tract including stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder
May be referred to by a primary care physician
Will perform a clinical examination and may run tests, including liver panel tests

Choose a doctor who's easy to talk to. Ask questions and [insist on] copies of notes and results.
—Sharon, living with PBC

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Are you keeping up with PBC?

Here’s a short quiz to see whether you’ve taken the right steps to managing your PBC.

Make the most of your appointment time

In this video, Dr. Jennifer Pate, Chief of Psychiatry at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, offers tips for maximizing every visit so you can get all your questions answered.

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You’re not alone in this journey

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All participating parties, including patients, physicians, and experts, were compensated by Intercept Pharmaceuticals.

Finding the right specialist for PBC