Perhaps from Dutch schreef line from Middle Dutch scrÄve from scriven to write from Latin scrÄ«bere ; see skrÄ«bh- in Indo-European roots.
Gastroenterologist or Hepatologist. A doctor who specializes on the liver is a hepatologist. Not to be confused with a herpatologist, who studies snakes. The answer depends on the type of problem. In our area, gastroenterologists treat most liver problems, but sometimes the treatment of hepatitis is done primarily by infectious disease specialists.
Thus, the level of experience and expertise among gastroenterologists in diagnosing and treating liver disease varies greatly. It is important for the patient to determine the gastroenterologist's level of expertise in liver disease prior to establishing a long-term medical relationship with this type of doctor.A hepatologist is the most experienced and qualified type of doctor to treat people with liver disease. Replies | Report This | Share this:What type of doctor should treat your liver disease?There are many different kinds of doctors who evaluate and treat people with liver disorders.