Dr. Kris Kowdley, MD

Dr. Kris Kowdley is a hepatologist at Liver Institute Northwest in Seattle, Washington. He is known for cholestatic liver disease.

Dr. Kowdley directs Liver Institute Northwest in Seattle, a clinical practice and research centre for liver disease. He is known for research on primary biliary cholangitis, primary sclerosing cholangitis and iron overload (hemochromatosis).

About Dr. Kris Kowdley

• Full Name: Kris Kowdley, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Cholestatic liver disease (PBC and PSC); hemochromatosis; fatty liver disease; viral hepatitis
• Current Role: Director, Liver Institute Northwest; clinical professor (affiliations being confirmed)
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: 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: Liver Institute Northwest
• Address: Liver Institute Northwest, Seattle, Washington (street address being confirmed)
• Phone: Being confirmed; use the contact details on the official website
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: liverinstitutenw.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. Kris Kowdley:

• Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
• Hemochromatosis and iron overload
• Fatty liver disease
• Clinical trials for liver disease

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates 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: Liver Institute Northwest, Seattle

Insurance

Find MD Health has not confirmed Dr. Kris Kowdley’s plan-by-plan participation. Liver Institute Northwest publishes the commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products it contracts with on its insurance pages, but an individual physician’s participation can differ from the hospital’s. Call the office with your member ID before booking. Source: Liver Institute Northwest insurance information; reviewed October 1, 2026.

Fees

No self-pay consultation price for Dr. Kris Kowdley is published. US hospitals publish price-transparency files and offer cost estimates; ask Liver Institute Northwest’s patient financial services for an estimate. Payment methods and cancellation terms are set by the practice.

Professional Information

• Principal investigator in many PBC and PSC drug trials
• Co-author of ACG guidance on hereditary hemochromatosis

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Liver Institute Northwest website
• 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. Kris Kowdley known for?

Dr. Kris Kowdley is known for cholestatic liver disease.

Where does Dr. Kris Kowdley practice?

He practices at Liver Institute Northwest in Seattle, Washington.

What conditions does Dr. Kris Kowdley treat?

He focuses on PBC, PSC, iron overload and fatty liver disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Kris Kowdley?

Use the Book An Appointment button on this page to send a request, then confirm the location, referral needs and availability with Liver Institute Northwest before you visit.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Liver Institute Northwest.