Yuko Kono, MD, PhD, FAIUM, FAASLD

Yuko Kono, MD, PhD is a highly skilled Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist based in San Diego, CA. With specialized training and experience in managing liver health, Dr. Kono focuses on hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) surveillance, diagnosis, management, general hepatology, and liver transplantation. She is a professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine and is part of the multidisciplinary liver cancer clinic, providing patients with specialized and coordinated care. Dr. Kono's expertise also extends to contrast-enhanced ultrasound imaging, allowing for accurate diagnosis and monitoring of cancer treatment response.

With a medical and doctoral degree from Kyoto University in Japan, Dr. Kono has extensive knowledge in general hepatology, interventional radiology, liver biopsy, abdominal ultrasound, percutaneous alcohol injection (PEI), and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma patients. She is a fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (FAIUM) and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (FAASLD). Dr. Kono's commitment to providing the best care and advancing research in liver health makes her a trusted and respected liver specialist in the San Diego area.

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