Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease that occurs when healthy liver cells are replaced by scar tissue.
The internist is the specialist in comprehensive care focused on diseases that affect internal organs and systems.
The gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diseases of the digestive system including esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver.
A hepatologist is a doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats cirrhosis you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.