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Stephen H Caldwell, MD
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UVA Health Provider

Stephen H Caldwell, MD

Gastroenterology

Primary Location
Today's Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Primary Phone Number
Fax Number
434.244.9445

Additional Locations

Bio & Overview

Stephen Caldwell, MD, is a hepatologist specializing in a nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), including its relationship to so-called cryptogenic cirrhosis, ethnic and familial relationships and the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in the disease. He and his colleagues pioneered work on cellular ballooning and the role of small fat droplets in NASH and have also worked extensively with cyanoacrylates in the treatment of gastric variceal bleeding. He is overseeing a number of treatment trials for NASH and a variety of other liver diseases and is closely involved with a network of physicians and scientists working with coagulation disorders in liver disease.

Dr. Caldwell is a native of Statesville, NC. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest University Medical School. Dr. Caldwell completed his medical residency at a University of Virginia-affiliated program in Roanoke and Salem, VA, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship program at UVA and a hepatology fellowship at the University of Miami. In 1992, he joined the faculty at UVA, helping to develop the hepatology program.

Now a professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Dr. Caldwell is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Academic Information

Department
Medicine
Academic Role
Professor
Division
Gastroenterology
Research Interests
Coagulation in Liver Disease, Steatohepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, portal hypertension, variceal bleeding, hepatocellular cancer, adrenal dysfunction in liver disease, and viral hepatitis
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age Groups Seen
Adults (21-65)
Older Adults (65+)
Primary Education
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals
Fellowships
University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Virginia & University of Miami
Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology), American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Appointment
Director - Clinical Research

Highlights

Awards

  • 2011-2020 Best Doctors in America® List 

Reviews

89 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

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Overall
4.9 Out of 5
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19 Patient Comments

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Dr. Caldwell is an excellent doctor. He is very cautious in his treatment with me as I was very sick from the autoimmune hepatitis and he doesn't want me to go backwards. I appreciate that as I don't want to get sick again either. He tells me his plan for getting me off the medicines I need to get off of and answers any questions I have about test results or his plan.
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Good
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The fellow was great! Dr Caldwell epic!!
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Dr. Caldwell is the very best!!
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I would definitely recommend this office to anyone they're great!
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Have seen Dr. Caldwell since 1996. Trust him with my life. Drive 4 hours to come to UVA and the care you receive is worth every minute of the trip. UVA has the best doctors, staff and facility ever.