Dr. Paul Kwo

Dr. Paul Kwo, MD

Dr. Paul Kwo is a hepatologist at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California. He is known for hepatitis C and liver transplantation.

Dr. Kwo is a professor of medicine at Stanford and directs hepatology there. He has been an investigator in many of the trials that brought curative hepatitis C medicines into use and is first author of the ACG clinical guideline on evaluating abnormal liver chemistries.

About Dr. Paul Kwo

• Full Name: Paul Kwo, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Viral hepatitis; liver transplantation; abnormal liver tests; cirrhosis
• Current Role: Professor of Medicine and Director of Hepatology, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Stanford University School of Medicine
• 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: Stanford Health Care
• Address: Stanford Health Care, 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
• Phone: 650-723-4000 (Stanford Health Care main line)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: stanfordhealthcare.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. Paul Kwo:

• Hepatitis C and hepatitis B
• Liver transplant evaluation and care
• Abnormal liver tests
• Cirrhosis

Education and training:

• Medical School, Residency and Fellowship: Institutions and dates are listed on his Stanford 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: Stanford Health Care; Stanford University School of Medicine. Previously Indiana University

Insurance

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Fees

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

Professional Information

• First author of the ACG guideline on evaluation of abnormal liver chemistries
• Investigator in pivotal hepatitis C antiviral trials

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• Stanford Health Care physician profile (stanfordhealthcare.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. Paul Kwo known for?

Dr. Paul Kwo is known for hepatitis C and liver transplantation.

Where does Dr. Paul Kwo practice?

He practices at Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California.

What conditions does Dr. Paul Kwo treat?

He focuses on viral hepatitis, abnormal liver tests and transplant care.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Paul Kwo?

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

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