Madhavi Rudraraju, MD
Founder & Medical Director, Alamo Liver Institute
Transplant Hepatologist
· San Antonio, Texas
★ Fatty Liver Disease / MASH
Dr. Madhavi Rudraraju, MD is the founder and Medical Director of Alamo Liver Institute. She is a quadruple board-certified physician in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology, and Obesity Medicine. With over 16 years of clinical experience, she specializes in the evaluation and management of complex liver conditions — including cirrhosis, liver failure, viral and autoimmune hepatitis, fatty liver disease, and advanced transplant-related care.
Known for her evidence-based, patient-centered approach, Dr. Rudraraju helps patients understand their diagnosis and take an active role in their care. Her treatment philosophy centers on direct communication, precision medicine, and close collaboration with referring physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
Dr. Rudraraju has held several key leadership roles in liver disease and transplant hepatology. She served as Medical Director of the Liver Disease and Transplant Program at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant, Chief of the Transplant Service Line for the Medical Executive Committee, and Center Medical Director for the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). She has also served as a National and Regional Review Board Member for UNOS.
She has also served as Vice President for Clinical and Research Affairs at Texas Gastro Research.
During her research tenure at Pinnacle Clinical Research, Dr. Rudraraju served as Chief Medical Officer. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to liver disease research, she received the 2022 Summit Apex Award for Excellence in NASH Research.
Her primary areas of expertise include fatty liver disease/MASH/NASH, metabolic liver diseases, and viral hepatitis. Her extensive research experience allows her to remain at the forefront of emerging therapies, advanced diagnostics, and evolving standards of care in liver disease. She has contributed to multiple publications in the MASH and liver disease field.
Through Alamo Liver Institute, Dr. Rudraraju brings world-class liver disease expertise directly to patients in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Clinical Research Experience
2022 Summit Apex Award — Excellence in NASH ResearchDr. Rudraraju has served as Principal Investigator for more than 160 FDA-regulated clinical trials targeting MASH/NASH, primary biliary cholangitis, obesity, hepatic impairment, hepatorenal syndrome, alcohol-associated liver disease, hepatic encephalopathy, severe hypertriglyceridemia, cardiovascular outcomes, inflammatory bowel disease, and other indications.
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic Arizona Fellowship — Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Fellowship — Gastroenterology & Hepatology
- University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Residency — Internal Medicine
- Andhra Medical College, India Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Graduated in the top 5% of her class
Board Certifications
Certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties:
- Transplant Hepatology
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
- Obesity Medicine
Awards & Honors
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2022 Summit Apex Award for Excellence in NASH Research Recognized for outstanding leadership and contributions to NASH/MASH clinical research
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Richard F. Harty Award Outstanding Fellow in Gastroenterology
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Gold Medal in Pathology Ranked first in Pathology in medical school
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Gold Medal in Otorhinolaryngology Ranked first in the branch in medical school
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Top 5% of Medical School Class Andhra Medical College, India
Professional Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD)
- European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL)
Affiliations
- Transplant Center at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant
Outside of Medicine
Outside of medicine, Dr. Rudraraju enjoys gardening and spending time with family and friends. She is passionate about clean, organic eating and environmental responsibility. She encourages others to recycle, grow food, and make choices that are kind to the planet.
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