Dr. Patrick Kamath

Dr. Patrick Kamath, MD

Dr. Patrick Kamath is a hepatologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is known for cirrhosis and the MELD score for liver transplant allocation.

Dr. Kamath is a Mayo Clinic hepatologist who led development of the Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score. MELD began as a way to predict survival after TIPS procedures and became the system used to prioritise patients on the US liver transplant waiting list.

About Dr. Patrick Kamath

• Full Name: Patrick Kamath, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Cirrhosis; portal hypertension; liver transplantation; prognostic models in liver disease
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester
• 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: Mayo Clinic
• Address: Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905
• Phone: 507-284-2511 (Mayo Clinic Rochester main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: mayoclinic.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. Patrick Kamath:

• Cirrhosis and portal hypertension
• Liver transplant evaluation
• Variceal bleeding and TIPS decisions
• Ascites

Education and training:

• Medical Degree and Training: Trained in India and at Mayo Clinic; institutions and dates 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: Mayo Clinic, Rochester; Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science

Insurance

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Fees

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

Professional Information

• Lead developer of the MELD score
• Extensive research on portal hypertension and cirrhosis outcomes
• Former editor roles in hepatology journals

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Mayo Clinic physician biography (mayoclinic.org)
• 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. Patrick Kamath known for?

Dr. Patrick Kamath is known for cirrhosis and the MELD score for liver transplant allocation.

Where does Dr. Patrick Kamath practice?

He practices at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

What conditions does Dr. Patrick Kamath treat?

He focuses on cirrhosis, portal hypertension and transplant evaluation.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Patrick Kamath?

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

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