Pasadena Liver Health is dedicated to promoting liver wellness through community education, early detection, and compassionate care. Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to prevent, manage, and treat liver-related conditions while improving overall quality of life.

Our MISSION focuses on these key pillars:

  1. Education: Raising awareness about liver health, risk factors, and lifestyle choices that prevent liver diseases.

  2. Prevention: Providing resources for early screenings and interventions to reduce the prevalence of liver-related illnesses.

  3. Access to Care: Ensuring patients have access to affordable, high-quality treatment options.

  4. Community Outreach: Building relationships with the community to foster trust and involvement.

Pasadena Liver Center and the California Liver Research Institute operate collaboratively under the Pasadena Liver Health umbrella, guided by Dr. Edward Mena. 

Pasadena Liver Center serves as a premier clinical hub specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of liver diseases, including hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and other complex conditions. Known for its patient-centered approach, the center combines cutting-edge medical interventions with compassionate care to support individuals at every stage of their liver health journey.

Complementing this clinical focus is the California Liver Research Institute, a dedicated research organization committed to advancing the understanding of liver diseases and developing innovative treatments. Through clinical trials and groundbreaking studies, the institute connects patients with access to emerging therapies while contributing to the global effort to improve liver health outcomes.

Dr. Mena received his Bachelor of Science from UCLA and his Medical Degree from USC Keck School of Medicine. He serves as the Principal Investigator on all of our studies. Dr. Mena is a leading Hepatologist in the area and is the Medical Director of Pasadena Liver Center. He has over 20 years of experience and is dedicated to further research on all aspects of liver disease, including better ways to diagnose and manage liver damage. Dr. Mena has been proudly serving the Los Angeles community, which has earned him public recognition and the following awards:

Hispanic Health Leadership Award by the National Hispanic Health Foundation.
Health Care Visionary by the American Liver Foundation