Nigel Girgrah, MD PhD, practices transplant hepatology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Nigel Girgrah has expertise in chronic and acute liver disease and both pre-liver transplant and post-liver transplant care.

Dr. Nigel Girgrah earned his medical degree and PhD at the University of Toronto in 1993. He became board-certified in Gastroenterology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 1999. He went on to complete further training in hepatology and liver transplantation at the Toronto General Hospital in 2000. Dr. Girgrah actively participates in the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases to stay updated on medical advancements.

Dr. Girgrah is dedicated to addressing the medical needs of our patients while understanding individual concerns and goals. He has been practicing at Ochsner since 2007 and is currently the medical director of Liver Transplantation.

Dr. Girgrah is also the Chief Wellness Officer at Ochsner Health. He leads the efforts of the Office of Professional Well-Being (OPW) at Ochsner Health which is charged with improving the professional fulfillment of their employed physicians, advanced practice providers and healthcare workers focusing on enhanced practice efficiency and personal and team resilience and building an organizational culture that promotes provider well-being. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.