Matthew Odenwald, MD, PhD, is an expert hepatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating the full spectrum of liver diseases. Dr. Odenwald provides personalized care for patients with conditions such as hepatitis, fatty liver disease, liver cancer and cirrhosis. He also cares for patients before and after receiving liver transplants.
With his expertise in liver diseases, Dr. Odenwald is committed to offering his patients comprehensive care, including managing symptoms, slowing disease progression and preventing complications. His goal is to tailor treatment plans to each individual patient in order to address their unique needs and circumstances.
Gut Microbiota-derived Acetate Safeguards the Colonic Epithelial Acetyl-CoA Reserve to Avert Colonic Senescence.
Gut Microbiota-derived Acetate Safeguards the Colonic Epithelial Acetyl-CoA Reserve to Avert Colonic Senescence. bioRxiv. 2026 May 19.
PMID: 42239342
Fecal butyrate and deoxycholic acid quantitation for rapid assessment of the gut microbiome.
Fecal butyrate and deoxycholic acid quantitation for rapid assessment of the gut microbiome. PLoS One. 2026; 21(1):e0337727.
PMID: 41511994
Aspirin Use and Mediterranean Diet Adherence as Factors Associated With Overall Mortality in Patients With MASLD in NHANES.
Aspirin Use and Mediterranean Diet Adherence as Factors Associated With Overall Mortality in Patients With MASLD in NHANES. Hepatol Res. 2026 Mar; 56(3):330-338.
PMID: 41319245
Practical Considerations for the Use of Semaglutide in MASH.
Practical Considerations for the Use of Semaglutide in MASH. Am J Gastroenterol. 2026 Jun 01; 121(6):1296-1300.
PMID: 41128632
Fecal metabolite profiling identifies critically ill patients with increased 30-day mortality.
Fecal metabolite profiling identifies critically ill patients with increased 30-day mortality. Sci Adv. 2025 Jun 06; 11(23):eadt1466.
PMID: 40465720
Author Correction: Dietary- and host-derived metabolites are used by diverse gut bacteria for anaerobic respiration.
Author Correction: Dietary- and host-derived metabolites are used by diverse gut bacteria for anaerobic respiration. Nat Microbiol. 2025 Jun; 10(6):1550.
PMID: 40379934
Fecal Butyrate and Deoxycholic Acid Concentrations Correlate With Mortality in Patients With Liver Disease.
Fecal Butyrate and Deoxycholic Acid Concentrations Correlate With Mortality in Patients With Liver Disease. Gastro Hep Adv. 2025; 4(8):100695.
PMID: 40574876
Successful Treatment of Refractory Chylous Ascites With Octreotide in a Patient With Decompensated Cirrhosis.
Successful Treatment of Refractory Chylous Ascites With Octreotide in a Patient With Decompensated Cirrhosis. ACG Case Rep J. 2024 Apr; 11(4):e01322.
PMID: 38560017
Dietary- and host-derived metabolites are used by diverse gut bacteria for anaerobic respiration.
Dietary- and host-derived metabolites are used by diverse gut bacteria for anaerobic respiration. Nat Microbiol. 2024 01; 9(1):55-69.
PMID: 38177297
Fecal metabolite profiling identifies liver transplant recipients at risk for postoperative infection.
Fecal metabolite profiling identifies liver transplant recipients at risk for postoperative infection. Cell Host Microbe. 2024 01 10; 32(1):117-130.e4.
PMID: 38103544