Dr. Josep Llovet

Dr. Josep Llovet, MD, PhD

Dr. Josep Llovet is a hepatologist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, Spain. He is known for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Professor Llovet runs liver cancer research programmes in both New York and Barcelona. He was lead author of the SHARP trial, which made sorafenib the first drug shown to extend survival in advanced liver cancer, and his laboratory studies the molecular classes of liver cancer to guide new treatments.

About Dr. Josep Llovet

• Full Name: Josep Llovet, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Hepatocellular carcinoma; molecular classification and targeted therapy; clinical trials
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Cancer Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; ICREA Research Professor and group leader, Translational Research in Hepatic Oncology, IDIBAPS; Professor of Medicine, University of Barcelona
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Spanish, Catalan and English (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: Mount Sinai Health System and IDIBAPS
• Address: The Mount Sinai Hospital, 1 Gustave L. Levy Place, New York, NY 10029
• Other Location: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Carrer de Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
• Phone: 212-241-6500 (Mount Sinai Hospital main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mountsinai.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. Josep Llovet:

• Hepatocellular carcinoma
• Advanced liver cancer and systemic therapy
• Liver cancer clinical trials
• Liver cancer molecular profiling

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and PhD: University of Barcelona; dates being confirmed

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Hepatology (Spanish specialist qualification); US board status not confirmed
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the state medical board where the doctor practices
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Tisch Cancer Institute; IDIBAPS; Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; University of Barcelona

Insurance

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Fees

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Professional Information

• Lead author of the SHARP trial of sorafenib (New England Journal of Medicine, 2008)
• Founding member of the International Liver Cancer Association
• Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Hospital Clínic-IDIBAPS researcher listings (clinicbarcelona.org), checked October 1, 2026
• Mount Sinai faculty profile (icahn.mssm.edu)
• NPPES NPI Registry
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Josep Llovet known for?

Dr. Josep Llovet is known for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Where does Dr. Josep Llovet practice?

He practices at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York and IDIBAPS-Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, Spain.

What conditions does Dr. Josep Llovet treat?

He focuses on liver cancer, especially advanced disease and clinical trials.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Josep Llovet?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Mount Sinai Health System and IDIBAPS before you visit.

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Mount Sinai or Hospital Clínic.