Dr. Ramon Bataller

Dr. Ramon Bataller, MD, PhD

Dr. Ramon Bataller is a hepatologist at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. He is known for alcohol-associated hepatitis and liver disease.

Dr. Bataller returned to Barcelona in 2022 to head the Liver Unit at Hospital Clínic, after leading medical hepatology at the University of Pittsburgh and working at UNC-Chapel Hill. His research on alcohol-associated hepatitis includes histology-based scoring systems used to predict patient outcomes.

About Dr. Ramon Bataller

• Full Name: Ramon Bataller, MD, PhD
• Credentials: MD, PhD
• Specialty: Hepatology (liver disease)
• Subspecialty and Expertise: Alcohol-associated liver disease and alcoholic hepatitis; liver fibrosis; steatotic liver disease; cirrhosis
• Current Role: Head (Chief) of the Liver Unit (Hepatology), Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; IDIBAPS group leader; University of Barcelona
• Years in Practice: Career dates are being confirmed from the official profile
• Languages: Spanish 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: Not applicable (NPI numbers are issued only to US providers)

Address & Contact

• Practice: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
• Address: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Carrer de Villarroel 170, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
• Phone: +34 932 27 54 00 (Hospital Clínic switchboard)
• Fax and Email: No public fax or professional email listed on the profiles reviewed
• Website: clinicbarcelona.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. Ramon Bataller:

• Alcohol-associated hepatitis
• Alcohol-related cirrhosis
• Fatty liver disease
• Liver fibrosis

Education and training:

• Medical Degree: University of Valencia, Spain
• Residency, Hepatology Fellowship and PhD: Hospital Clínic, University of Barcelona (PhD on angiotensin in liver fibrosis)
• Research Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Certifications, License & Affiliations

• Specialty: Gastroenterology and hepatology (Spanish specialist qualification)
• Medical License: Licensed to practice medicine; confirm current status with the Spanish medical college (Colegio Oficial de Médicos) register
• Hospital and Academic Affiliations: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; IDIBAPS; University of Barcelona. Previously University of Pittsburgh/UPMC (2017-2022) and UNC-Chapel Hill

Insurance

Care at the public university hospital is covered by the Spanish National Health System for eligible residents, usually after referral. Private and international patients are handled through the hospital’s private or international office; confirm terms before booking.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published on the public profiles reviewed. Ask the hospital or clinic for current fees, accepted payment methods and the cancellation policy.

Professional Information

• Created histologic scoring systems used to assess prognosis in alcoholic hepatitis
• Former chair of the AASLD Alcoholic Liver Disease Special Interest Group
• Former co-editor of the Journal of Hepatology
• Leads international consortia on alcohol-associated hepatitis

Reviews & Ratings

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Verification

• AASLD speaker biography (aasld.org), checked October 1, 2026
• UPMC and Pitt Liver Research Center announcements (earlier role), checked October 1, 2026
• IDIBAPS seminar listing (clinicbarcelona.org), checked October 1, 2026
• Colegio Oficial de Médicos de Barcelona register
• Profile compiled October 1, 2026. Details marked as being confirmed should be checked against the official sources above.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Ramon Bataller known for?

Dr. Ramon Bataller is known for alcohol-associated hepatitis and liver disease.

Where does Dr. Ramon Bataller practice?

He practices at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain.

What conditions does Dr. Ramon Bataller treat?

He focuses on alcohol-related liver disease, liver scarring and fatty liver disease.

How can I book an appointment with Dr. Ramon Bataller?

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

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Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.