Gastroenterology

Conditions and Services

We are proud to offer gastroenterology options that are not available at most hospitals and welcome the opportunity to provide a second opinion for anyone concerned with their GI diagnosis or care.

Stronger than Crohn’s

As one of the largest Crohn’s and colitis treatment centers in the world, we relentlessly research and implement new medical and surgical innovations to help patients achieve remission.

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Treatment Plans As Unique As Our Patients

Many gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders require long-term care. For newly diagnosed patients, learning how to manage a chronic GI disease can be overwhelming and frustrating. Our gastroenterology specialists partner with patients at every stage of their lives to help them through each new challenge, however big or small.

US News and World Report 2020-21 Badge for Gastroenterology
Nationally Ranked in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery

According to U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Rankings

Newsweek world best hospital gastroenterology 2021
World's Best Hospitals for Gastroenterology

Newsweek ranked UChicago Medicine as one of top 50 best hospitals in the world for gastroenterology care.

Dr. Sonia Kupfer
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We’re committed to advancing discoveries that transform our patients’ lives and expand our physicians’ knowledge.

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Traveling to Receive Care?

Destination UChicago Medicine is a new program providing concierge services for patients traveling from beyond our service areas.

Our Gastroenterology Locations

Telemedicine at UChicago Medicine

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Schedule a GI Video Visit

For your convenience and safety, we offer secure and easy virtual visits for most non-urgent visit types. Our digestive disease care providers can assess your symptoms, make a diagnosis, recommend treatment and send prescriptions to your pharmacy.

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Get a Second Opinion Online

Whether you are facing a complex health issue or difficult treatment decision, getting a second opinion can help you make an informed decision about your care. Get an online second opinion from one of our experts without having to leave home.

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Submit an E-Visit

Complete an online questionnaire (e-visit) through your MyChart account to get a same-day diagnosis and a treatment plan from UChicago Medicine clinicians for common conditions.

Why Choose Gastroenterology at UChicago Medicine

Not only do we have the best minds in medicine, but also our state-of-the-art facilities and technology aid our gastroenterology specialists in every evaluation, treatment and procedure.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Senior Faculty at the DCAM hospital building
Dr. Yalini Vigneswaran and a GERD patient
Dr. Russell Cohen with an IBD patient
Eugene B. Chang, MD, GI and IBD researcher
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Dr. Vivek Prachand walking with a patient in the CCD
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World-Renowned GI Experts

At UChicago Medicine, patients benefit from the combined expertise of many of the nation's leading specialists in gastrointestinal diseases. From gastroenterologists and surgeons to hepatologists and nutritionists, our providers from different specialties work together to evaluate patients and develop comprehensive treatment plans.

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Preserving Quality of Life

We provide advanced procedures that effectively treat disease while preserving organ function and minimizing recovery time. For example, our gastrointestinal interventional endoscopists offer nonsurgical diagnostic and treatment options for conditions that are typically treated with invasive surgery at most hospitals.

The Forefront of IBD Care

We are continuing to research the causes and treatments of inflammatory bowel disease and are internationally recognized for our discoveries. Our experts discovered the first gene that increases the risk of Crohn’s disease. Our patients receive the latest medical treatments as well as disease education, dietary counseling and other support services to help them achieve the best quality of life.

Leaders in GI Research

The same experts who are treating patients are guiding the research for tomorrow’s medical breakthroughs. We are dedicated to understanding the causes and treatments of GI diseases because we know our discoveries will shape the future for our patients. Patients have the benefit of participating in clinical trials and promising new therapies. To support these efforts, UChicago Medicine is home to the Digestive Disease Research Core Center, one of only 12 such NIH-supported programs in the nation.

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A State-of-the-Art Hospital

The Center for Care and Discovery is the home for gastrointestinal care at UChicago Medicine. The facility features advanced endoscopy suites, as well as hybrid operating rooms, that enable surgeons and endoscopists to collaborate on multiple procedures at one time. We also provide convenient outpatient care across the Chicago area.

Top-Ranked GI Program

U.S. News & World Report ranks our digestive disorders program among the best in the nation. Our doctors are internationally recognized as leaders in their field and several are often on America's Best Doctors list.

Among the Best in the Nation

GI Research Foundation Events

GI Research Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to support the research of the Digestive Diseases Center.

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Digestive Diseases Center

Our team is dedicated to improving the lives of patients who suffer from digestive diseases. Learn more about the digestive diseases center.

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GI Patient Stories

Stella Stiver in front of the Robie House in Hyde Park
Celiac disease patient Niamh Bourke reading her favorite book with her family
Christina Brodzik, before and after endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty success story
Nicole Leon and baby Baker
Greg and Kelly Karczmar