Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia, M.D. Transplant Hepatologist

Primary Appointment Location

Gastroenterology Clinic
4110 Outpatient Circle
Outpatient Center
Suite 3160
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number: 501-603-1900
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Overview

Areas of Expertise: Digestive Health; Organ Transplantation; Gastrointestinal Cancer Care
Accepting New Patients: Yes
Provides Second Opinion: Yes
Patient Type: Adults
Language: English

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About Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia

Dr. Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia is a fellowship-trained transplant hepatologist at UAMS Health. Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia has been instrumental in the development and improvement of the liver tumor and liver transplant programs currently in place at UAMS of which he is also a member. He is credited with being the key contributor in the creation of the liver tumor program as well as the Ascites Clinic. In conjunction with his clinical duties, Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia performs patient-based research related to liver disease and liver transplantation.

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Clinical Focus

Management of all forms of liver disease including alcohol related disease, alcohol hepatitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver tumors, liver transplantation, problems related to ascites, and specifically staging and interventions related to hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinoma.

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Jan Freeby received a liver transplant at UAMS that changed his life forever. Jan shares how hope, resilience, and the gift of life guided him forward.

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Transforming GI & Liver Care in Arkansas (Video)

In this video, Dr. Garcia shares his vision for expanding and elevating care across the entire spectrum of digestive and liver diseases.

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Inside the Liver Transplant Process at UAMS (Video)

At UAMS Health, liver transplantation is approached through a truly comprehensive, team-based model designed to support patients through every step.

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Mauricio Garcia, M.D. (Video)

Dr. Mauricio Garcia specializes in the care of patients with chronic liver diseases and liver cancer.

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Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia's Academic Background

Dr. Mauricio Garcia Saenz de Sicilia is an associate professor of internal medicine and the division chief of gastroenterology at UAMS.

He is fellowship-trained in advanced transplant hepatology from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico and completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Instituto Nacional De Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion in Mexico City. He is board-certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology and a member of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

Administrative Roles

Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Division Chief

Faculty Appointments

Department of Internal Medicine — Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology: Associate Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship: University of Nebraska
Advanced Transplant Hepatology
Fellowship: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
Gastroenterology
Residency: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán
Internal Medicine
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Mexico

Professional Certifications

Mexican Board of Gastroenterology
Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine — Gastroenterology

Associations

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases
American Gastroenterological Association
American College of Physicians
American Society of Transplant Surgeons

Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia's Research

Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia’s research interests are related to liver transplant and immunosuppression, viral hepatitis C, and hepatocellular carcinoma.

His research has led him to publish a total of 17 full length articles and 23 abstracts on multiple topics in the field. Dr. Garcia Saenz de Sicilia received an American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) poster of distinction award.