Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 22, 2026
Abnormal Liver Tests: What High ALT, AST, or Bilirubin Means
High liver enzymes on a blood test are common. Learn what ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin mean, common causes like fatty liver and hepatitis, and next steps.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 22, 2026
Autoimmune Hepatitis, PBC, and PSC
Autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) are immune-related liver diseases. Learn symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Jun 17, 2018
Cirrhosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Cirrhosis is advanced scarring of the liver. Learn the causes, warning signs, how it is diagnosed, and treatment options that protect the liver and prevent complications.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 24, 2026
Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD) and Liver Elastography (FibroScan)
What fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH) is, how liver elastography (FibroScan) checks for fat and scarring, and today's treatments, including Rezdiffra and Wegovy.
Tim (Tien-Chun) Chen, MD · Oct 24, 2026
B型肝炎：檢測、治療與肝癌篩檢
B型肝炎在華人社區很常見，而且通常沒有症狀。了解哪些人應該檢測、如何治療，以及肝癌篩檢的重要性。Temple City 會說國語的腸胃科醫生。
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 24, 2026
Hepatitis B: Testing, Treatment, and Liver Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B is common in Asian American communities and often has no symptoms. Learn who should be tested, how it's treated, and why liver cancer screening matters.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 24, 2026
Hepatitis C: A Curable Liver Infection
Hepatitis C can now be cured in 8 to 12 weeks with pills. Learn who should be tested, what treatment involves, and what to expect after cure.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 22, 2026
Liver Cancer Screening: Who Needs It and How Often
People with cirrhosis or chronic hepatitis B have a higher risk of liver cancer. Learn who should be screened, the ultrasound and AFP schedule, and why early detection matters.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 22, 2026
Liver Elastography (FibroScan): A Painless Test for Liver Fat and Scarring
Liver elastography (FibroScan) measures liver stiffness and fat in about 10 to 30 minutes, with no needles. Who needs it, how to prepare, and what results mean.
Ken D. Nguyen, MD · Oct 24, 2026
Viêm Gan B: Xét Nghiệm, Điều Trị và Tầm Soát Ung Thư Gan
Viêm gan B rất phổ biến trong cộng đồng người Việt và thường không có triệu chứng. Tìm hiểu ai nên xét nghiệm, cách điều trị và tầm soát ung thư gan. Bác sĩ nói tiếng Việt tại Temple City.PPO & Medicare welcome
Our board-certified gastroenterologists are in network with most PPO plans, including Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and UnitedHealthcare, plus Medicare. Most PPO plans need no referral, and healthy adults 45 and older can often schedule a screening colonoscopy without an office visit.