About doctor
Gerond Lake-Bakaar, MD., PhD., is CEO and Founder of FindADoc, Inc. He is a distinguished figure in the field of medicine with a career spanning several decades. An Emeritus Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Lake-Bakaar has dedicated his professional life to the advancement of medical knowledge and patient care (Amazon). He is board-certified in gastroenterology, hepatology, and transplant hepatology and has developed extensive expertise in hepatology, focusing on liver diseases. Dr. Lake-Bakaar's academic and clinical journey began after his graduation from King's College, University of London, which laid the foundation for his impressive medical career (Healthgrades). He was MRC Lecturer to Dame Sheila Sherlock and Berson Fellow to Roslyn S. Yalow (Nobel Laureate, 1974). Throughout his career, Dr. Lake-Bakaar has been actively involved in both clinical and laboratory research, contributing significantly to the medical community's understanding of liver diseases. While at Cornell University Medical Center and Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, he worked closely with Charles M. Rice, PhD (Nobel Laureate, 2020) on hepatitis C. His work has been recognized as distinguished by his peers and the broader medical community, a testament to his commitment to excellence in healthcare and research (MediFind). Currently, Dr. Lake-Bakaar serves as Transplant Hepatologist in the Department of Transplant Hepatology, Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital Medical Center, Denver, Colorado. His contributions to medical literature are substantial, having been cited over 2000 times, which reflects his influence and the lasting impact of his work (ResearchGate). Dr. Lake-Bakaar's experience and expertise continue to guide the next generation of medical professionals and shape the landscape of gastroenterology and hepatology. He is the author of four textbooks and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the journal Hepatic Medicine: Evidence and Research.
