News and Highlights
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Service Award Ceremony January 7, 2021 GalleryService Award Ceremony January 7, 2021
Department of Medicine, DOM AIM News, DOM Cardiology News, DOM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism News, DOM Gastrenterology & Hepotology News, DOM Hematology and Oncology News, DOM Infectious Diseases News, DOM Nephrology News, DOM Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy News, DOM Rheumatology News
Service Award Ceremony January 7, 2021
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Leadership Announcement – Adam Mikolajczyk, MD appointed associate program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program
It is a great pleasure to announce Adam Mikolajczyk, MD, assistant professor of clinical medicine, has accepted the associate program [...]
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Save the Date: Ideas on Tap Research Mixer – January 23, 2020 GallerySave the Date: Ideas on Tap Research Mixer – January 23, 2020
Department of Medicine, DOM AIM News, DOM Cardiology News, DOM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism News, DOM Gastrenterology & Hepotology News, DOM Hematology and Oncology News, DOM Infectious Diseases News, DOM Nephrology News, DOM Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep, and Allergy News, DOM Rheumatology News
Brian R. Boulay, MD, MPH Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Mission
We are one of the largest state medical schools in an unparalleled urban location dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical care, advances in cutting edge research and educating future leaders in gastroenterology and hepatology.
Research
We are one of the largest state medical schools in an unparalleled urban location dedicated to promoting excellence in clinical care, advances in cutting edge research and educating future leaders in gastroenterology and hepatology. The research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is focused on Epithelial Transport & Diarrheal Disorders, Cancer Research, Host-Pathogen Interactions & Gut Microbiota, Inflammation and Nutrition & Metabolism.
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Patient Care
The Division of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases at UI Health is staffed by physicians and scientists who specialize in diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestine (colon), and rectum. Also, The Department of Hepatology at UI Health specializes in the treatment and management of all liver disorders, including viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), autoimmune liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver lesions, alcohol liver disease, cirrhosis, and patients in need of liver transplantation.
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Our Clinical Programs
Diagnostic
and
Therapeutic
Endoscopy
Our team of therapeutic endoscopists treats a variety of conditions using cutting-edge techniques and technology to limit risks and provide outstanding results.
Inflammatory
Bowel
Disease
Program
We provide care for patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with an interdisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, IBD pharmacists, colorectal surgeons, and nurse practitioners. We are skilled in seeing patients with IBD in consultation, evaluating patients for IDB, and providing continuity of care for patients with Crohn’s disease, chronic diarrhea, and ulcerative colitis.
GI Cancer
Prevention
Program
In collaboration with the Cancer Center, the GI & Endoscopy Lab offers personalized risk assessment and individual care to patients of all ages who are at an increased risk. The program is led by Dr. Barbara Jung, a gastroenterologist with nationally recognized expertise in high-risk GI cancer management. Genetic testing is offered that can help patients understand their personal cancer risk, and may influence the choices they and their family make about cancer screenings.
Hepatology
Liver
Disease
Our team for Hepatology specializes in the treatment and management of all liver disorders, including viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C), autoimmune liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, primary sclerosing cholangitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver lesions, alcohol liver disease, cirrhosis, and patients in need of liver transplantation.
Liver
Transplantation
The Liver Transplant team at UI Health is one of the most experienced and leading-edge programs in transplant and research. Our Hepatologist’s work with other experts in the field to provide care. We are continuously working on the next advances, and we are a pioneer in living-donor liver transplantation.
Fellowship Program
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at UIC offers 1-3 fellowship positions each year for highly qualified physicians dedicated to obtaining the highest quality training in all aspects of gastroenterology and hepatology. The training occurs in the shadow of one of the most beautiful cities in the United States, providing the trainee and their family with amazing opportunities.
Program Overview
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How to Apply
Interested? Click below to learn more about applying.
Fellows
Meet our current fellows.
Contact Us
Administrative Office
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
840 South Wood Street
CSB Suite 718E (MC 716)
Chicago, IL 60612
Phone: (312) 996-6651
Fax: (312)-996-5103
Clinical Office
Outpatient Care Center
1801 West Taylor Street (MC 744) Suite 1C/B
Chicago, IL 60612
Clinical Office
GI/Endoscopy Procedure Unit
University of Illinois Hospital
1740 W. Taylor St.
Suite 2600 (2nd Floor)
Chicago, IL 60612
Clinical Office
GI/Endoscopy Procedure Unit
South Loop Physicians Group
Suite 205
2600 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612