Dr. Arun Sanyal

Dr. Arun Sanyal, MD

Dr. Arun Sanyal is a hepatologist at VCU Health (Virginia Commonwealth University) in Richmond, Virginia. He is known for fatty liver disease (MASLD/NASH).

Dr. Sanyal is a professor of medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University and one of the most cited researchers in fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD). He has led large NIH-funded studies and drug trials that shaped how the more serious, inflamed form of the disease (MASH, formerly NASH) is diagnosed and treated.

About Dr. Arun Sanyal

• Full Name: Arun Sanyal, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Fatty liver disease (MASLD and MASH); cirrhosis; liver clinical trials
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: English and Bengali (confirm with the office)
• Gender: Male
• 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: VCU Health (Virginia Commonwealth University)
• Address: VCU Medical Center, 1250 East Marshall Street, Richmond, VA 23298
• Phone: 804-828-9000 (VCU Health main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: vcuhealth.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. Arun Sanyal:

• Fatty liver disease (MASLD) and MASH
• Liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
• Clinical trials of new fatty liver medicines
• Complications of advanced liver disease

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his VCU 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: VCU Medical Center; Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Insurance

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Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Arun Sanyal is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask VCU Health (Virginia Commonwealth University)’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Leadership roles in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
• Leader in NIH-funded fatty liver research networks and international MASH drug trials
• Very large peer-reviewed publication record

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• VCU Health physician profile (vcuhealth.org)
• AASLD leadership listings
• 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. Arun Sanyal known for?

Dr. Arun Sanyal is known for fatty liver disease (MASLD/NASH).

Where does Dr. Arun Sanyal practice?

He practices at VCU Health (Virginia Commonwealth University) in Richmond, Virginia.

What conditions does Dr. Arun Sanyal treat?

He focuses on fatty liver disease, liver scarring and cirrhosis.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Arun Sanyal?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with VCU Health (Virginia Commonwealth University) before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with VCU Health.