Guy W. Neff, MD, MBA, FAASLD

Chief Executive Officer, Principal Investigator

Dr. Guy Neff is the Founder, CEO, and Principal Investigator of Covenant Metabolic Specialists. With a career defined by leadership in hepatology and transplant medicine, Dr. Neff is driven by a singular mission: to help individuals prevent the devastating consequences of metabolic disease through proactive care and breakthrough therapies. Under his direction, Covenant has become a trusted leader in the research and treatment of conditions such as MASH (Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis), empowering patients with access to cutting-edge interventions long before complications arise.


A recognized authority in liver health, Dr. Neff consults for multiple top-tier pharmaceutical companies, guiding the development of next-generation treatments for metabolic and liver diseases. His unique combination of clinical expertise and research insight has positioned Covenant at the forefront of innovation in this rapidly evolving field.


Dr. Neff earned his medical degree from the Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency in Internal Medicine. He then pursued specialized training in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, followed by a prestigious fellowship in Endoscopy, Hepatology, and Transplant Medicine at the University of Miami. There, he served as Assistant Professor of Medicine before joining the University of Cincinnati as Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation. He later led the hepatology program at LifeLink in Tampa, Florida as Chief of Hepatology and Medical Director of Liver Transplantation.


Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Neff has authored over 150 publications and remains an active member of the International Liver Transplantation Society, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the European Association for the Study of the Liver.


Covenant Metabolic Specialists represents the culmination of decades of clinical leadership, academic contribution, and a steadfast commitment to improving lives. Through his work, Dr. Neff continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in metabolic health – ensuring that patients receive not only the best care available today but also the promise of a healthier tomorrow.

Clinic Location:

Sarasota, FL

&

Fort Myers, FL

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