Kavish Patidar

Kavish Patidar, D.O., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, with dual appointments in the Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery (Division of Abdominal Transplantation). He practices at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, and holds board certifications in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology.

His research focuses on:

• Hepatorenal syndrome pathophysiology and management
• Acute/chronic kidney disease in cirrhosis
• Liver transplantation outcomes
• Portal hypertension complications
• Alcohol-associated liver disease

Dr. Patidar's recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a consistent emphasis on acute kidney injury in decompensated cirrhosis, terlipressin efficacy, liver transplant optimization, and metabolic liver disease. His work frequently utilizes multicenter cohort data and real-world evidence from consortia like ICA-GLOBAL AKI and HRS-HARMONY.

Honors and awards include:

• Emerging Liver Scholars Award (AASLD)
• Internal Medicine Faculty Award (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Senior/Junior Resident Scholar Prizes (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• HIV and Liver Disease Conference Resident Award

He serves on editorial boards for the American Journal of Gastroenterology and Liver Transplantation, and is an active member of the American Association for Study of Liver Disease, International Club of Ascites, and American College of Gastroenterology.