Dr. Mary Rinella, MD

Dr. Mary Rinella is a hepatologist at University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She is known for fatty liver disease.

Dr. Rinella is a professor of medicine at University of Chicago Medicine, where she moved from Northwestern. She led the international process that renamed NAFLD as MASLD and was first author of the AASLD practice guidance on fatty liver disease.

About Dr. Mary Rinella

• Full Name: Mary Rinella, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Fatty liver disease (MASLD/MASH); liver transplantation; metabolic liver disease
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, University of Chicago Medicine
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Female
• New Patients: Not confirmed; ask the office when you request an appointment
• Telehealth: Not confirmed on the public profiles reviewed; ask the office whether virtual visits are offered
• NPI: Listed in the CMS NPPES NPI Registry; search npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov by name and state to confirm the 10-digit number

Address & Contact

• Practice: University of Chicago Medicine
• Address: University of Chicago Medicine, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637
• Phone: 773-702-1000 (UChicago Medicine main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: uchicagomedicine.org
• Appointments: Use the Book An Appointment button on this page or the booking line on the official website; some services need a referral
• Office Hours: Clinic days vary; confirm with the office

Specialties & Education

Conditions treated, procedures and areas of expertise listed in public professional profiles for Dr. Mary Rinella:

• Fatty liver disease (MASLD) and MASH
• Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
• Liver transplant evaluation
• Metabolic liver disease

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on her UChicago profile and are being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Board Certification: Gastroenterology and/or Transplant Hepatology (American Board of Internal Medicine); confirm current status with the ABIM public verification tool
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: University of Chicago Medical Center; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Previously Northwestern Medicine

Insurance

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Fees

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Professional Information

• Led the multi-society Delphi consensus that introduced the MASLD nomenclature (2023)
• First author of the 2023 AASLD practice guidance on MASLD
• Leadership roles in the AASLD

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• UChicago Medicine physician profile (uchicagomedicine.org)
• AASLD MASLD practice guidance
• NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov)
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Mary Rinella known for?

Dr. Mary Rinella is known for fatty liver disease.

Where does Dr. Mary Rinella practice?

She practices at University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

What conditions does Dr. Mary Rinella treat?

She focuses on fatty liver disease, liver scarring and transplant care.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Mary Rinella?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with University of Chicago Medicine before you visit.

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