07/06/2026
Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone—Dr. Richard Manch's 50th year in medicine.
As a founding member of Arizona Liver Health, Dr. Manch helped bring to life a vision that specialized liver care should be accessible within the communities where patients live—not limited to academic medical centers. That vision has grown into the nation's largest outpatient liver program, providing comprehensive care for thousands of patients across Arizona.
Throughout his career, Dr. Manch has played a pivotal role in advancing liver transplantation, pioneering telehealth initiatives, mentoring future hepatologists, and improving the diagnosis and treatment of liver disease. Most importantly, he has remained deeply committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care to every individual he serves.
His leadership, innovation, and dedication have helped shape hepatology in Arizona and continue to inspire our physicians, providers, and staff every day.
"The really cool thing about my medical career is that I enjoy the work more with each day. I seem to have evolved along with the changes going on around me and have been fortunate to be able to be in a practice environment which provides me continued professional and personal satisfaction. I enjoy my patients and my colleagues greatly and when Mondays come around, I look forward to coming to work. What could be better!" — Dr. Richard Manch
Congratulations, Dr. Manch, on 50 incredible years in medicine. Thank you for your remarkable legacy and for changing countless lives.
Happy 50 Years in Medicine!