Wei Zhang, MD, PhD
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4.88 average rating from 30 patient reviews
Specialties
Affiliation
Mass General Brigham
Provider Locations
- Boston, MA
Wei Zhang, MD, PhD, is a transplant hepatologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He directs MGH's Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD) Clinic and leads the LIFT clinic, one of the first dedicated post-transplant ALD programs. By integrating hepatology, psychiatry, and social work, he ensures that patients receive comprehensive, compassionate care to support their recovery and long-term health.
Originally trained in transplant surgery in China, Dr. Zhang transitioned to internal medicine in the U.S., completing his residency at Saint Louis University, followed by a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Florida and a transplant hepatology fellowship at Columbia University. Learning from leaders in hepatology helped shape his patient-centered approach to care. His career is driven by a deep commitment to improving care for patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and ALD, both before and after liver transplant.
His research focuses on optimizing care delivery and reducing stigma in liver disease, including his impactful work on stigmatizing language in transplant communications, which has influenced patient-centered care practices. Dr. Zhang has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers in top journals, including NEJM, Hepatology, Journal of Hepatology, and Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. His contributions have been recognized with multiple awards, including the MGH Gastroenterology Innovation Award, AASLD Emerging Liver Scholar Award, and AASLD Early Career Investigator Award.
At the heart of Dr. Zhang's work is his philosophy: "I don't just treat liver disease - I treat the whole person. My mission isn't simply to extend life, but to ensure every moment is lived with dignity, purpose, and the highest quality possible." This belief shapes his approach to care, ensuring that patients receive not only the best medical treatment but also the mental health and social support they need to live full and meaningful lives.
Education & Training
- Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Columbia Campus, Transplant Hepatology, 2022
- Fellowship: University of Florida - Shands Hospital, Gastroenterology, 2021
- Residency: Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Internal medicine, 2018
- Medical Education: Nanjing Medical University, 2005
Board Certifications
- Transplant Hepatology, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
- Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- Chinese - Mandarin
- English
Age Group Treated
- Adults
Patient Feedback
4.88 average rating from 30 reviews
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Dr. Zhang listens carefully and I feel that he takes my medical conditions seriously. I have great confidence in him and his abilities.
2026-08-19
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Everyone was very nice and professional
2026-07-27
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I can say that I have always received excellent service from this provider.
2026-06-28
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Dr. Zhang addressed my concerns and went over the CT scan results with me in simplistic terms. I appreciate that he follows up with additional tests when necessary.
2026-07-03
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Knowledgeable compassionate Clinician.
2026-05-23
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This is a wonderful care provider. He always answers all of my questions and listens to everything I have to say. He is very attentive to detail and makes sure that he provides me with the best care possible. He always is willing to search out alternatives or look at ways to make sure that I get the care that I need. And he is very professional and very intelligent and I'm just very thankful for this care provider.
2026-05-25
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Dr Zhang closely monitors my test results and the status of my AIH condition. He continually evaluates my treatment plan, and adjusts to achieve lower medication loads where possible, and improved quality of life.
2026-04-28
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We would just like to say that Dr. Zhang was a wonderful doctor. He listened to me very carefully and he gave me great advice and he actually made me feel so much better about my situation. And I think that he's an outstanding doctor.
2026-04-20
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Doctor Zhang is Excellent. Thank you
2026-04-18
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The provider was extremely thorough. He was not rushing and spent as much time as we needed. Very impressive.
2026-04-14
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Dr. Zhang is an excellent physician who is able to remember minute details of issues discussed during previous appointments & always spends plenty of time during our appointments to answer any questions or address concerns. He never seems rushed, has a great bedside manner & instills confidence in his treatment plan. He is among the best doctors I have ever known.
2026-04-13
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I am very happy and very satisfied with Dr. Zhang. I feel he is very thorough and listens to me intently.
2025-12-24
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I participated in the LIFT program and they really care about my progress and any problems I have. I'm so happy with them that I even went to the appt on my birthday! I always feel great after talking with them and they really make me feel that I have done and continue to do the work to stay on the path to wellness.
2025-12-21
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Dr. Zhang is the best doctor in the whole wide world.
2025-11-27
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Dr. Zhang is amazing and I would completely recommend him. [redacted]
2025-10-19
Accepted Insurance
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- Medicaid RI
- Wellpoint
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid VT
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicaid CT
- WellSense
- Maine Community Health Options
- Multiplan
- Medicare
- Senior Whole Health
- Fallon Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Aetna
- Humana
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- MassHealth
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- Tufts Health Plan