Elliot B Tapper

Dr. Elliot B Tapper is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School, specializing in Internal Medicine within the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He serves as Academic Chief of Hepatology and Editor-in-Chief of Hepatology Communications.

• Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation
• Precision Health Initiative
• Eisenberg Family Depression Center

His research focuses on improving outcomes for cirrhosis patients through clinical trials, big data analysis, and mind-body interventions. He has pioneered tools for home-based management of cirrhosis and developed food-as-medicine strategies.

Recent publications highlight trends in quality of life metrics, depression/anxiety comorbidities, and noninvasive diagnostics for liver disease progression.

Scientific Awards

• FAASLD (Fellow of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases)
• Andrews Family Research Professor of Hepatology

Dr. Tapper's work has been funded by the National Institutes of Health, PCORI, and industry partnerships. He leads randomized trials on symptom control and adverse event prevention.