MASLD Series: Liver Disease in Rural Areas – Bridging the Gap in Care for Providers

Date: May 13th  

Time: 12 – 1pm ET

This session offers a focused, research-driven overview of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in rural populations, tailored for providers in the primary care setting. It will examine current evidence on screening, diagnosis, and risk stratification, with attention to management within the clinic setting and criteria for escalation or referral to specialists in the context of limited hepatology access. Opportunities for thoughtful discussion and engagement will be included.

Presenter information: 

Allison Martin, MD, MPH, FACS 
Assistant Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sciences
Duke University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery

Chakradhar M Reddy MD, FACP 
Assistant Professor of Medicine
East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine 
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine 
Vanderbilt University 
GI Associates of North East Tennessee 

Last updated on March 31st, 2026 at 12:34 pm