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Kevork Peltekian

Former Head, Division of Digestive Care & Endoscopy at Capital District Health Authority

Dr. Kevork Peltekian is a highly accomplished hepatologist and liver transplant expert with extensive experience in the field of liver disease.1 He has served as the Medical Director of the Liver Transplantation Team at the Atlantic Multi-Organ Transplantation Program since 1998.1

Dr. Peltekian received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut and completed his postgraduate training in internal medicine and gastroenterology at Dalhousie University, followed by a fellowship in hepatology and liver transplantation at the Toronto Hospital.1

As a pioneer in liver disease treatment in Atlantic Canada, Dr. Peltekian was the only full-time hepatologist in the region until 2004.1 He has been instrumental in advocating for patients with liver disease, promoting research, education, and efficient patient care.

Throughout his career, Dr. Peltekian has held several prestigious positions, including:

  1. Chairman and CEO of the Canadian Liver Foundation
  2. President of the Canadian Association for Study of Liver (CASL)
  3. Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Dalhousie University

His research primarily focuses on fatty liver disease and hepatitis C infection in Atlantic Canadians, resulting in over 70 peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.1

Dr. Peltekian is known for his engaging public speaking on hepatology and liver transplantation, often incorporating humor into his presentations. He is also an early adopter of technology, having implemented a web-based patient management system in his practice and actively engaging on social media as @LiverSensible on Twitter since 2009.1

For his contributions to the fight against liver disease and volunteer work, Dr. Peltekian was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.1

Highlights

Oct 4 · medicine.dal.ca
Transplantation - Department of Urology - Dalhousie Medical School
Jun 7 · medifind.com
Kevork M. Peltekian | Halifax, NS - MediFind
Transplant - Legacy of Life - LibGuides at Nova Scotia Health
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Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada