

Gastroenterology
Brendan McGuire, MD
Professor of Medicine, Medical Director of Liver Transplantation, Liver Center Director
Brendan M. McGuire, MD, MS, serves as Liver Center Director and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), specializing in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology. He focuses on managing end-stage liver disease, treating specific conditions such as cirrhosis, ascites, esophageal varices, acute liver failure, hepatitis C cirrhosis, and porphyria. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. McGuire has participated in the care of more than 2,50
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- University of Pittsburgh — M.D., 1992
- Pennsylvania State University — M.S., Biomedical Engineering
- University of Notre Dame — B.S., Chemical Engineering
- University of Minnesota Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, 1993-1996
- University of Minnesota Medical Center — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1991-1993
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice