Dr. Ke-Qin Hu is a board-certified UCI Health internist and hepatologist who is skilled in the treatment of liver diseases and disorders. He emphasizes bridging research advances with bedside patient care.
Heu earned his medical degree and received postgraduate training at Tongji Medical University in Wuhan, China. He completed a residency in internal medicine at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, Calif., and a fellowship in hepatology at the University of Southern California liver unit.
Hu is actively involved in clinical trials for treatment of hepatitis B and C. His clinical research focuses on the outcomes of liver diseases and treatment. His basic research has focused on molecular virology in the diagnosis of hepatitis B and C virus infection as well as the chemoprevention of liver cancer. He has co-authored more than 100 research papers, book chapters and review articles, including publications in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of Clinical Investigation and Hepatology. He is an associate editor and editorial board member for several medical journals.
Hu also is dedicated to community outreach, public education and reducing disparities in healthcare. He is an advisory board member in several local and regional health promotion organizations.
Services:
- Liver and Pancreas
- Chao Digestive Health Institute
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancer Care
Clinical Interests:
hepatitis B, hepatitis C, hepatocellular carcinoma, Hepatology, liver disease
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Professional Positions
- Professor — Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Department of Medicine, UCI School of Medicine
- Director — UCI Health Hepatology Services
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Gender
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Awards
- Physicians of Excellence, Orange County Medical Association — 2006, 2013-2023
- America's Top Doctors (Hepatitis C, Liver Disease), Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., 2013
- Leadership & Achievement in Health Care Profession, Strathmore's WHO'S WHO, 2001
- Research Support Award, 2000
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Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine -
Residencies
- Tongji Hospital - Infectious Diseases and immunology|Huntington Memorial Hospital - Internal Medicine
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Languages Spoken
English
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Fellowships
- Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center - Hepatology|University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Microbiology/Immunology
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Education
- Tongji Medical University
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Academic Profile