SCLC NorthGI and Liver Centers

Providers

The same team you know from Southern California Liver Centers.

Physicians and advanced practice providers from the Southern California GI and Liver Centers team. Ask which providers are available at your preferred office.

Dr. Tarek Hassanein

Medical director

Tarek Hassanein, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD

Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology. Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine. Specializes in viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and pre- and post-transplant care. Helped establish three major liver transplant programs.

Physicians

Hepatology and GI

Dr. Deanna Oliver

Deanna L. Oliver, MD, MBA

Chief, Inpatient Hepatology Services

Board-certified internist. UCSD biology, Webster MBA, AUC Medicine, UCSF Fresno residency (chief resident, then assistant program director). Associate Director of Research at Southern California Research Center. Focus: end-stage liver disease and the SCLC palliative-care program.

Dr. Norman Gitlin

Norman Gitlin, MD, FRCP, FACP, FACG

Hepatologist

Former professor of medicine and chief of hepatology at Emory University. Specializes in liver disease, transplantation, drug-induced liver injury, and viral hepatitis.

Dr. Mohammad Soleimanpour

Mohammad R. Soleimanpour, MD, FACP, FACG

Gastroenterologist

Board-certified gastroenterologist with more than 20 years of experience in the San Diego GI community. His work includes gastroenterology care and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Nabil Baig

Nabil Baig, DO

Internal Medicine and Liver Care

Board-certified internal medicine physician with Southern California Liver and GI Centers. Treats liver and GI conditions, including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and fatty liver disease.

Dr. Idrees Suliman

Idrees Suliman, MD

Hepatology and GI

Physician with Southern California GI and Liver Centers.

Dr. Eric Szu

Eric Szu, MD

Hepatology and GI

Physician with Southern California GI and Liver Centers.

Care team

Advanced Practice Providers

Anna Marie Hefner

Anna Marie Hefner, PhD, MaEd, CPNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Pediatric nurse practitioner and fatty-liver specialist. Three consecutive AASLD mid-level awards for lifestyle change in progressive fatty liver. Doctorate at USD on nutrition in end-stage liver disease. Associate Professor, Azusa Pacific.

Renee Pozza

Renee Pozza, PhD, FNP-BC, FAASLD

Director of Nurse Practitioners

Board-certified family nurse practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in hepatology and transplantation. Specializes in viral hepatitis and helping patients stay on their treatment plans.

Dominique Abraham, PA-C

Dominique Abraham, PA-C

Physician Assistant

Dominique Abraham, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant specializing in gastroenterology and hepatology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of California, Irvine, and her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Chapman University.

More about Dominique

Through her clinical training and rotations throughout Orange County, she gained experience caring for patients from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of medical conditions, strengthening her commitment to providing comprehensive, evidence-based care.

Dominique is dedicated to developing strong patient relationships and providing individualized care that empowers patients to take an active role in their health. She values clear communication, patient education, and a collaborative approach to achieving the best possible outcomes. Outside of the office, she enjoys running, spending time at the beach, and being with family.

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