I saw Dr. Wakil right after I was discharged after my liver transplant. I was very scared and felt overwhelmed being out of hospital. Sitting in the room nervous; Dr. Wakil came in smiling and beaming at me. He approached me to shake my hand and I could sense the good energy ​emanating from him. He listened and put me at ease. He was able to take away my fear for a bit to let me know I was doing ok. I have never forgotten his generosity and kindness that day. Thank you Dr. Wakil for the great care you gave me . read more

Hepatology Dr.s are very professional but the desk ladies should be replaced because they put my life in danger when they told me they would Fax my good results to my Dr. so I could continue my lifesaving meds. After 4 months I was waiting to restart my Rx. My Dr. said they never received my results. The desk ladies lied. I almost died. read more

Adil S. Wakil, M.D - Hepatologists Near Me - San Francisco, California

I just got home from my appointment with Dr. Wakil and don't want to waste a minute before giving him 5 stars!!!!! I was there to discuss an incidental finding on an MRI. He covered the MRI finding and then gave me so much more. Dr. Wakil was patient with me and all of my questions, he was clear and straight-forward with me about what he thought my goals should be in order to optimize my health, and he didn't make me feel rushed or silly for asking questions like so many practitioners do. It turns out I don't need to see him again which is great but I wish I ran into more doctors like him. THANK YOU DR. WAKIL! read more

I would give zero start if that was an option. This guy thinks he is better than God. His pretentiousness is out of control. I had a gallstone that was causing me health issues and pain. I went to an excellent doctor before seeing Doctor Wakil, but my first doctor did not accept my health insurance. So, I went to see doctor Wakil. Doctor Wakil barely looked into the CT Scan and other health reports, and came up with his bs diagnosis. While telling him what my other doctor diagnosis was, he interrupted me and criticized all doctors in the Bay Area saying that none of the other doctors were good enough, he said is the best option I could find here. He is not to be trusted. According to my former PCP and the other two specialists, I should have my gallbladder removed. But, doctor Wakil said that it was not the case and he would not recommend it. His arrogance and misdiagnose cost me terrible pain and a trip the the ER for an emergencial surgery. DO NOT TRUST DOCTOR WAKIL. He let his ego overtake his sanity and at the end of the day you are screwed. read more

Having spent approximately 14 months of 2022-23 in the SF Sutter CPMC, being treated for Septic Shock, I came to know Dr. Anil Wakil fairly well. He was my main physician for all those months. Although specializing in liver issues, he basically was the focal point for the many operations, procedures,and transplant. He made time to visit or call me to discuss the next step, the risks involved, and when I would be healed significantly to move on to the next surgery; all of which were considered very risky, given my health circumstances. Of course each planned operation , and or procedure, caused serious concerns, but Dr. Wakil seemed to always know what to say to relieve the tension and anxiety. In addition he has a congenial and open relationship with his team members as well as his colleagues in various specialties. After the surgeries they would make a point of ensuring all the correct follow up and rehabilitation was addressed. I truly feel Dr. Wakil, and his team, saved my life. Also, just as important was the care and patient services provided by the CPMC nursing staff, and all of their caregivers, they too need to be acknowledged and thanked. In closing, that was pretty much a miserable year in the hospital, however, Dr. Wakil and all of the CPMC staff did their best to make it tolerable and get me well enough to go home. Thank you all. read more

Dr. Wakil was recommended to me by a friend who's husband had cirrhosis. She said he was wonderful, and I would have to agree. Dr. Wakil was great. My one wish is that, I just wish Dr. Wakil and other doctors at CPMC could recommend alternative treatments, because some of them really do work. My husband had a MELD score of 28, and he was able to get it down to an 8 within 6 months, and I believe this was largely due to alternative treatments he was taking. Dr. Wakil was wonderful and I have recommended him to others. But he did not recommend any alternative therapies, and I believe this is what ultimately enabled my husband to get off every single one of his prescription medications within a year. This is a man who was told (by several doctors, but not Dr. Wakil) that he'd probably have to go on disability, and that his only hope would be to get a transplant. I found over a dozen alternative therapies that are shown to reduce fibrosis in published medical studies. So I really wish the folks at CPMC would recommend some of them. There is one treatment we found that is widely used in Japanese hospitals (the country that is number one in longevity... while America is #38... just be hind Cuba). This treatment has been reported to GREATLY help people who have liver disease... but most doctors don't seem to know about here (though it is recommend by several cardiologists, including the president's cardiologist). I hope that at some point, CPMC will consider using this treatment. It helped my husband considerably. After incorporating this into his regimen, he was able to run a mile in about eight and a half minutes with no training (and the man does not exercise). And again, he is not on a SINGLE medication today. But about Dr. Wakil... the thing I like about him is, in addition to his energetic personality, is that he DID seem to believe the liver has the ability to heal, to some degree. He did not recommend any of the alternative treatments we did, but I do believe he is an expert in his field, and for this reason, I would feel comfortable recommending him to anyone who had liver disease. You should also know, Dr. Wakil is a busy guy, so if you are planning to see him... book an appointment EARLY. read more

Living in a remote area, 5 hours from San Francisco, and having a serious medical issue is really scary, my area does not have the capability to deal with serious health concerns. When I was diagnosed with End Stage Liver Failure, there were no providers within 4-5 hours of my home who had the skills to treat me, or the proper equipment even. Dr. Wakil and his team run a clinic and come from the SF to treat patients every other month or so. It was hard at first, and my first visit scared me. Looking back, I see that they always made sure to fit me in, even if it was going to lose the doctor a lunch break or if he would have to stay late. When Dr. Wakil wasn't available and I was in the emergency, the doctor on call had explicit and correct knowledge to share with the ER doctors, which was a huge consolation, knowing there was a team of doctors who all understood my specific issues and could advocate for me. Dr. Wakil is dedicated, and knowledgable. He doesn't waste time, which can feel cold, but knowing the number of cases he is dealing with & always feeling like he had my case fresh on top of his mind when he met with me makes me say yes! Dr. Wakil is a top-notch doc and I am grateful for his care. read more

On January 2011 I was diagnosed with advanced Non-Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the Liver. My liver was not working properly and the only alternative to an imminent death was a liver transplant. I was referred to Dr. Adil S. Wakil at the CPMC Liver Transplant Department. The first day my wife and I visited the clinic, we were both in a high state of anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. On that first meeting, Dr. Wakil explained the options that were available to me, the process to be followed to be placed in the waiting list to receive a liver, and most of all, he answered all our questions. What my wife and I remember most vividly is walking out of his office with HOPE, and the realization that we were not alone: Dr. Wakil, and his support team would walk with us all the way through this journey. I was scheduled for a rigorous three-day evaluation process which consisted of a series of appointments and very thorough tests to determine if I qualified for a transplant. This screening is necessary because of the shortage of donated organs and the high levels of demand. They must feel confident that the procedure will have the highest possible rate of success. I was assigned a team that consisted of a nutritionist, a surgeon, a social worker, a nurse practitioner, and a health insurance coordinator. In addition, I was offered the option of participating in a support group. The staff took care of contacting the insurance to get the needed authorizations. I was fortunate to qualify to be placed on the waiting list, and after waiting for four years, on January 27, 2015, I got a call that there was a liver available for me. I received my new liver on January 28, 2015. The whole experience for me and my wife, seems in retrospect, almost unreal. Staying alive long enough to get an organ is like running a marathon. You just must keep at it, nonstop. What made it all possible were the doctors and the teamwork involved under the direction of Dr. Adil S. Wakil. Nurse Karen Devaney, the surgeon assigned to me, Dr. John M. Rabkin, and the rest of the support staff run a flawlessly coordinated operation that continuously saves lives. They all deserve our unqualified thanks and eternal gratitude and are not only professionals who know what they are doing, organizers who have all the details of their work under control, but above all, people who treat you not like a number in a file, but as a person who is scared and hoping that the end is not just around the corner. The same was true of the service and nursing staff at the hospital. They were waiting for me when I arrived. I was wheeled into my room where a group of nurses were ready to prep me for the procedure. They had to make sure that my vitals were sound, my heart strong, and my spirit content with what was about to happen. There were only two issues that did cause me some distress. First, was the gown they asked me to wear. I was not totally aware of its design until after I walked down a crowded hallway, and noticed people staring at me with somewhat embarrassed expressions. Only then, did I realize I was giving them a behind the scenes free X-rated show. (I guess these gowns were designed by Versace for someone parading in front of the paparazzi during the Emmy awards). Second, I wanted to keep as souvenirs the staples used to close the wound, but that was not to be, because the latest procedure to close the wound was using a special surgical glue. But that's OK. There is not enough that I can say about Dr. Adil S. Wakil. The days following my hospital release, he and his staff would call me home to check how I was doing. Every time I had a follow-up appointment was like attending a master class. He is well organized, detailed in his analysis, and meticulous taking notes. · He would ask how I was doing as he focused on reviewing my latest lab results. · He would then compare these with previous ones, to detect patterns that assist in foreseeing future developments. · He would study how the results for some functions compared to others, like liver function vs kidney function. This is important since organs do not exist in isolation but relate to one another. · Subsequently, he would review all the antirejection medications and adjust the doses if necessary, as well as discuss the frequency of lab work. · Then came the physical exam. He would review all vitals already added to the file by one of the nurses, and then proceed to check my heart rhythm, my breathing patterns and palpate my abdomen to evaluate the condition of vital organs. He would then put everything in writing. · Finally, he would emphasize the importance of exercise, and remind us of his favorite phrase: "Hunger is the normal state". Those who live in the Bay Area are fortunate to be near three well known transplant centers located at UCSF, Stanford, and CPMC. All I know about the first two is what I read in the press. But, I am unabashedly partial to the transplant program at CPMC and to Dr. Adil S. Wakil. read more

Dr.Marriman was my regular, but after he left, I was referred to Dr.Wakil. He is fine, but he is rude, unkind and demanding to some of his clinic staffs when I was there a few times waiting to be checked out. No to Dr.Wakil. I am seeing Dr.Fredrick now. I think he is the best. I gave him 1 star. read more